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New -York,  August  1,  1831. 

E  tio  fjcrcbn  ccvtitn,  that  this  edition  of  the  Common  Prayer  Book,  Book 
of  Offices,  &c.,  (having  been  compared  with  the  standard  books,  and  corrected  by 
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by  a  suitable  person  appointed  for  that  purpose,  as  the  canon  directs. 

BENJAMIN    T.  ONDERDONK. 

Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the 
State  of  New  -  York. 


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MORXIXG    PRAYER. 


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with  hearty  repentance  and 
true  faith,  turn  unto  him  ;  have 
mercy  upon  you,  pardon  and 
deliver  you  from  all  your  sins, 
confirm  and  strengthen  you  in 
all  goodness,  and  bring  you  to 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer ;  the  People  still  kneeling, 
and  repeating  it  with  hira,  both  here,  and 
wheresoever  else  it  is  used  in  Divine  Ser- 
vice. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  Ave  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine 
is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

IT  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ; 
Ans.    And  our  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 

IT  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  begin- 
ning, is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end. 

Mi n.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be 
praised. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Anthem  ;  except  on  those  days  for  which 
other  Anthems  are  appointed  ;  and  except 
also,  when  it  is  used  in  the  course  of  the 
Psalms,  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  the 
month. 

Venite,.exultemus  Domino. 
O  COME,  let  us   sing  unto 
the   Lord,  let  us  heartily  re- 


joice in  the  strength  of  our 
salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  pre- 
sence with  thanksgiving,  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him 
with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  ; 
and  a  great  King  above  all  gods. . 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  cor- 
ners of  the  earth  ;  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made 
it ;  and  his  hands  prepared  the 
dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship,  and 
fall  down,  and  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God  ; 
and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his 
hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the 
beauty  of  holiness  ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of 
him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh 
to  judge  the  earth ;  and  with 
righteousness  to  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  his 
truth. 

IT  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms, 
as  they  are  appointed,  or  one  of  the  Selec- 
tions of  Psalms  set  forth  by  this  Church  : 
and  at  the  end  of  every  Psalm,  and  likewise 
at  the  end  of  the  Venite,  Eenedicite,  Jubi- 
lute,  Benedictus,  Cantate  Domino,  Bonum  ■ 
es.  vonfiteri,  Deus  misereatur,  Benedic 
Anima  mea — MAY  be  said  or  sung  the 
Gloria  Patri  ;  and  at  the  end  of  the  whole 
Portion,  or  Selection  of  Psalms  for  the  day, 
SHALL  be  said  or  sung  the  Gloria  Patri, 
or  else  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis,  as  follow- 
eth  : 

Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
and  on  earth  peace,  good  Avill 
towards  men.  We  praise  thee, 
we  bless  thee,  Ave  Avorship  thee, 
Ave  glorify  thee,  Ave  give  thanks 
to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O 


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Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God 
the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten 
Son,  Jesus  Christ  ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the 
Father,  that  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  receive  our  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy  ;  thou 
only  art  the  Lord  ;  thou  only,  O 
Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson,  ac- 
cording to  the  Table  or  Calendar ;  after 
which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Hymn. 

U  Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  Minis- 
ter shall  say,  Here  beginneth  such  a  Chap- 
ter, or  Verse  of  such  a  Chapter,  of  such  a 
Book  :  And  after  every  Lesson,  Here  end- 
eth  the  first,  or  the  second  Lesson, 

Te  Deuvi  laudamus. 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  we 
acknowledge  thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship 
thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud; 
the  Heavens,  and  all  the  Pow- 
ers therein. 

To  thee,  Cherubim  and  Sera- 
phim continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God 
of  Sabaoth. 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of 
the  majesty  of  thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the 
Apostles  praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the 
Prophets  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs 
praise  thee. 


MORNING    PRAYER. 


The  holy  Church,  through- 
out all  the  world,  doth  acknow- 
ledge thee, 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite 
majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and 
only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory, 
O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son 
of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon 
thee  to  deliver  man,  thou  didst 
humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a 
virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome 
the  sharpness  of  death,  thou 
didst  open  the  kingdom  of  hea- 
ven to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand 
of  God,  in  the  glory  of  the 
Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt 
come,  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help 
thy  servants,  whom  thou  hast 
redeemed  with  thy  precious 
blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered 
with  thy  saints,  in  glory  ever- 
lasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and 
bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them 
up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name 
ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep 
us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be 
upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trust- 
ed ;  let  me  never  be  confounded. 


MORNING    PRAYER. 


H   Or  this  Canticle. 

Benedicite,  omnia  opera 
Domini. 

O  ALL  ye  Works  of  the 
Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Waters  that  be  above 
the  Firmament,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye 
the  Lord;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Stars  of  heaven,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winds  of  God,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winter  and  Summer, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Frosts,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Frost  and  Cold,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Nights  and  Days,  bless 


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ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  the  Earth  bless  the 
Lord  ;  yea,  let  it  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  green  Things  upon 
earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  magni- 
fy him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Seas  and  Floods,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that 
move  in  the  waters,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  air, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Children  of  Men,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him 
for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever* 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the 
righteous,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 


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praise   him,   and  magnify  him 
for  ever. 

O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men 
of  heart,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
praise  him  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

IT  Then  shall  be  read,  in  like  manner,  the 
second  Lesson,  taken  out  of  the  New  Tes- 
tament, according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar; 
and  after  that,  the  following  Psalm. 

Jubilate  Deo.  Psalm  c. 

O  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all 
ye  lands  ;  serve  the  Lord  with 
gladness,  and  come  before  his 
presence  Avith  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he 
is  God,  it  is  he  that  hath  made 
us,  and  not  Ave  ourselves  ;  Ave 
are  his  people  and  the  sheep  of 
his  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his  gates 
Avith  thanksgiAring,  and  into  his 
courts  Avith  praise  ;  be  thankful 
unto  him,  and  speak  good  of 
his  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his 
mercy  is  everlasting  ;  and  his 
truth  endureth  from  generation 
to  generation. 

IT  Or  this  Hymn. 

Benedictus.  St.  Luke  i.  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel ;  for  he  hath  visited 
and  redeemed  his  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty 
salvation  for  us,  in  the  house 
of  his  servant  David  ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of 
his  holy  Prophets,  Avhich  have 
been  since  the  world  began  ; 

That  Ave  should  be  saved 
from  our  enemies,  and  from  the 
hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

II  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed,  by 
the  Minister  and  the  People,  standing :  Ami 
any  Churches  may  omit  the  words,  Be 
descended  into  hell,  or  may,  instead  of 
them,  use  the  words,  He  went  into  the.place 
of  departed  Spirits,  which  are  considered 
as  words  of  the  same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 


MORNING    PRAYER. 


I    BELIEVE    in    God    the 

Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his 
only  Son  our  Lord  ;  Who  Avas 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was 
crucified,  dead,  and  buried ; 
He  descended  into  hell ;  The 
third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty ;  From 
thence  he  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost; 
The  holy  catholic  Church  ; 
The  communion  of  saints  ;  The 
forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and  the  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all 
things  visible  and  invisible  : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son 
of  God,  begotten  of  his  Father 
before  all  Avorlds  ;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of 
very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  Avith 
the  Father, by  whom  all  things 
Avere  made  ;  Avho  for  us  men, 
and  for  our  salvation,  came 
doAvn  from  heaven,  and  AAras 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  Avas 
made  man,  and  was  crucified 
also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate. 
He  suffered  and  Avas  buried, 
and  the  third  day  he  rose  again, 
according  to  the  Scriptures,  and 
ascended  into  heaven,  and  sit- 
teth on  the  right  hand  of  the 


MORNING    PRAYER. 


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Father;  and  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead  ;  whose 
kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
life,  who  proceedeth  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son  ;  who 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
together  is  worshipped  and 
glorified,  who  spake  by  the 
prophets.  And  I  believe  one 
catholic  and  apostolic  Church. 
I  acknowledge  one  baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins ;  and  I 
look  for  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world 
to  come.     Amen. 

IT  And  after  that,  these  prayers  following,  all 
devoutly  kneeling ;  the  Minister  first  pro- 
nouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you  ; 

Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
1"  Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy 
upon  us ; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean  our 
hearts  within  us  ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  holy 
Spirit  from  us. 

IT  Then  shall  follow  th«  Collect  for  the  day, 
except  when  the  Communion  Service  is 
read;  and  then  the  Collect  for  the  day 
6hall  be  omitted  here. 

IT  A  Collect  for  Peace, 

O  GOD,  who  art  the  author 
of  peace  and  lover  of  concord, 
in  knowledge  of  whom  stand- 
eth  our  eternal  life,  whose  ser- 
vice is  perfect  freedom  ;  defend 
us,  thy  humble  servants,  in  all 
assaults  of  our  enemies  ;  that 
we,  surely  trusting  in  thy  de- 
fence, may  not  fear  the  power 
of  any  adversaries,  through  the 
might  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


IT  A  Collect  for  Grace. 


O  LORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hast  safely  brought 
us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day  ; 
defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy 
mighty  power,  and  grant  that 
this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  nei- 
ther run  into  any  kind  of  dan- 
ger ;  but  that  all  our  doings, 
being  ordered  by  thy  govern- 
ance, may  be  righteous  in  thy 
sight,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  in  Civil  Authority. 

O  LORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, the  high  and  mighty  Ruler 
of  the  universe,  who  dost  from 
thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwell- 
ers upon  earth ;  most  heartily  we 
beseech  thee,  with  thy  favour  to 
behold  and  bless  thy  servant, 
The  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  others  in  authori- 
ty ;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
the  grace  of  thy  holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  always  incline  to 
thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way  : 
Endue  them  plenteously  with 
heavenly  gifts  ;  grant  them  in 
health  and  prosperity  long  to 
live  ;  and  finally,  after  this  life, 
to  attain  everlasting  joy  and 
felicity,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  The  following  Prayers  are  to  be  omitted 
here,  when  the  Litany  is  read. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift, 
send  down  upon  our  Bishops 
and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the 
Congregations  committed  to 
their  charge,  the  healthful  spi- 
rit of  thy  grace ;  and,  that  they 


MORNING    PRAYER. 


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may  truly  please  thee,  pour 
upon  them  the  continual  dew 
of  thy  blessing :  Grant  this, 
O  Lord,  for  the  honour  of  our 
Advocate  and  Mediator  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

O  GOD,  the  Creator  and  Pre- 
server of  all  mankind,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and 
conditions  of  men,  that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
thy  ways  known  unto  them, 
thy  saving  health  unto  all  na- 
tions. More  especially  we  pray 
for  thy  holy  Church  universal ; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and 
governed  by  thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  and  call 
themselves  Christians,  may  be 
led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and 
hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spi- 
rit, in  the  bond  of  peace,  and 
in  righteousness  of  life.  Final- 
ly, we  commend  to  thy  Father- 
ly goodness,  all  those  who  are 
any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed 
in  mind,  body,  or  estate ;  that 
it  may  please  thee  to  comfort 
and  relieve  them,  according  to 
their  several  necessities,  giving 
them  patience  under  their  suf- 
ferings, and  a  happy  issue  out 
of  all  their  afflictions  :  And  this 
we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 

IT   A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of 
all  mercies,  we,  thine  unworthy 
servants,  do  give  thee  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
all  thy  goodness  and  loving 
kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  men. 


We  bless  thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  the  bless- 
ings of  this  life  ;  but,  above  all, 
for  thine  inestimable  love  in 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  for 
the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the 
hope  of  glory.  And,  we  be- 
seech thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that 
our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  may  show 
forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with 
our  lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  ser- 
vice, and  by  walking  before 
thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our 
common  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that 
when  two  or  three  are  gathered 
together  in  thy  name,  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests  ;  fulfil  now, 
O  Lord,  the  desires  and  peti- 
tions of  thy  servants,  as  may 
be  most  expedient  for  them  ; 
granting  us  in  this  world  know- 
ledge of  thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

2  Cot.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.     Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


THE   ORDER 


DAILY    EVENING    PRAYER. 


IT  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Evening  Prayer,  by  reading  one  or  more  of  the  following 
Sentences  of  Scripture. 


THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy 
temple  ;  let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.   Hab.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun 
even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  name  shall  be 
great  among  the  Gentiles  ;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be 
offered  unto  my  name,  and  a 
pure  offering :  for  my  name 
shall  be  great  among  the  Hea- 
then, saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 
O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my 
Redeemer.    Ps.  xix.  14. 

"When  the  wicked  man  turn- 
eth  away  from  his  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  and 
doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul 
alive.  Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgres- 
sions ;  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore me.  Ps.  Ii.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins  ; 
and  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Ps.  Ii.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a 
broken  spirit ;  a  broken  and  a 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt 
not  despise.  Ps.  Ii.  17. 

Rend  your  heart  and  not 
your  garments,  and  turn  unto 


the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  is 
gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness, 
and  repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 
Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  be- 
long mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against 
him ;  neither  have  we  obeyed 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  Our  God, 
to  walk  in  his  laws  which  he 
set  before  us.  Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with 
judgment ;  not  in  thine  anger, 
lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing. 
Jer.  x.  24.  Ps.  vi.  1. 

Repent  ye  ;  for  the  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  at  hand.  St.  Matt. 
iii.  2. 

1  will  arise,  and  go  to  my 
father,  and  will  say  unto  him ; 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against 
heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am 
no  more  worthy  to  be  called 
thy  son.  St.  Luke  xv.  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with 
thy  servant,  O  Lord  ;  for  in 
thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified.  Ps.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin, 
Ave  deceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  if  we 
confess  our  sins,  God  is  faith- 
ful and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness.  1  John  i.  8, 9. 
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EVENING    PRAYER. 


IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren, 
the  Scripture  moveth  us,  in 
sundry  places,  to  acknowledge 
and  confess  our  manifold  sins 
and  wickedness,  and  that  we 
should  not  dissemble  nor  cloak 
them  before  the  face  of  Al- 
mighty God,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, but  confess  them  with  an 
humble,  lowly,  penitent,  and 
obedient  heart ;  to  the  end  that 
we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of 
the  same,  by  his  infinite  good- 
ness and  mercy.  And  although 
we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly 
to  acknowledge  our  sins  before 
God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so 
to  do,  when  we  assemble  and 
meet  together,  to  render  thanks 
for  the  great  benefits  that  we 
have  received  at  his  hands,  to 
set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise, 
to  hear  his  most  holy  word, 
and  to  ask  those  things  which 
are  requisite  and  necessary,  as 
well  for  the  body  as  the  soul. 
Wherefore,  I  pray  and  beseech 
you,  as  many  as  are  here  pre- 
sent, to  accompany  me,  with  a 
pure  heart  and  humble  voice, 
unto  the  throne  of  the  heavenly 
grace,  saying — 

IT  A  general  Confession,  to  be  said  by  the 
whole  Congregation  after  the  Minister,  all 
kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  mer- 
ciful Father ;  We  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thy  Avays  like 
lost  sheep.  We  have  followed 
too  much  the  devices  and  de- 
sires of  our  own  hearts.  We 
have  offended  against  thy  holy 
laws.  We  have  left  undone 
those  things  which  we  ought  to 
have  done  ;  And  we  have  done 
those  things  which  we  ought 
not  to  have  done  :  And  there  is 


no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  (J 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou 
those,  O  God,  who  confess  their 
faults.  Restore  thou  those  who 
are  penitent;  According  to  thy 
promises  declared  unto  man- 
kind, in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  O  most  mer- 
ciful Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That 
we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly, 
righteous,  and  sober  life ;  To 
the  glory  of  thy  holy  name. 
Amen. 

IT  The  Declaration  of  Absolution,  or  Remis- 
sion of  Sins ;  to  be  made  by  the  Priest  alone, 
standing ;  the  People  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fa- 
ther of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  rather  that  he  may 
turn  from  his  wickedness  and 
live,  hath  given  power  and  com- 
mandment to  his  ministers  to 
declare  and  pronounce  to  his 
people,  being  penitent,  the  Ab- 
solution and  Remission  of  their 
sins.  He  pardoneth  and  ab- 
solveth  all  those  who  truly  re- 
pent, and  unfeignedly  believe 
his  holy  Gospel.  Wherefore, 
let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us 
true  repentance,  and  his  Holy 
Spirit ;  that  those  things  may 
please  him  which  we  do  at 
this  present,  and  that  the  rest 
of  our  life  hereafter  may  be 
pure  and  holy;  so  that  at  the 
last  we  may  come  to  his  eternal 
joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

IT  The  People  shall  answer  here,  and  at  the 
end  of  every  Prayer,  Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  hea- 
venly Father,  who,  of  his  great 
mercy,  hath  promised  forgive- 
ness of  sins  to  all  those  who, 


EVENING    PRAYER. 


with  hearty  repentance  and 
true  faith,  turn  unto  him  ;  have 
mercy  upon  you,  pardon  and 
deliver  you  from  all  your  sins, 
confirm  and  strengthen  you  in 
all  goodness,  and  bring  you  to 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer ;  the  People  still  kneeling, 
and  repeating  it  with  him,  both  here,  and 
wheresoever  else  it  is  Used  in  Divine  Ser- 
vice. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine 
is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

IT  Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ; 
Ans.    And  our  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 

IT  Here,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  begin- 
ning, is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end. 

Min.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be 
praised. 

IT  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms, 
as  they  are  appointed,  or  one  of  the  Selec- 
tions,  as  they  are  set  forth  by  this  Church, 
with  the  Doxolojry,  as  in  the  Morning  Ser- 
vice. Then  shall  be  read  the  first  Lesson, 
according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar  ;  after 
which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Psalm,  except  when  it  is  read  in  the  ordi- 
nary  course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nine- 
teenth day  of  the  month. 


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Cantate  Domino.    Ps.  xcviii. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song ;  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand, 
and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salva- 
tion, his  righteousness  hath  he 
openly  showed  in  the  sight  of 
the  Heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mer- 
cy and  truth  toward  the  house 
of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  have  seen  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto 
the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  ;  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the 
harp ;  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and 
shaAvms,  O  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord  the 
King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise  and 
all  that  therein  is,  the  round 
world  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their 
hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord  ;  for 
he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he 
judge  the  world,  and  the  peo- 
ple with  equity. 

IT  Or  this. 

Bonum  est  confiteri.     Ps.  xcii. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give 
thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O 
Most  Highest ; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving  kind- 
ness early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season  ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten 
strings,    and   upon    the    lute  ; 


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upon  a  loud   instrument,   and 
upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made 
me  glad  through  thy  works ;  and 
I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise 
for  the  operations  of  thy  hands. 

IT  Then  a  Lesson  of  the  New  Testament,  as  it 
is  appointed  :  And  after  that,  6hall  be  sung 
or  said  this  Psalm,  except  on  the  twelfth 
day  of  the  month. 

Deus  misereatur.     Ps.  lxvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us 
and  bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  of  his  countenance,  and 
be  merciful  unto  us. 

That  thy  way  may  be  known 
upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and 
be  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  go- 
vern the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring 
forth  her  increase  ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give 
us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us  ;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  shall  fear 
him. 

IT  Or  this. 

Benedic  Anima  mea.    Ps.  ciii. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 
and  forget  not  all  his  benefits  ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving  kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels 


EVENING    PRAYER. 


of  his,  ye  that  excel  in  strength ; 
ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment, 
and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of 
his  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his 
hosts  ;  ye  servants  of  his  that 
do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord, 
all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion.  Praise  thou 
the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  the  Apostles'  Creed,  by 
the  Minister  and  the  People,  standing :  And 
any  Churches  may  omit  the  words,  He 
descended  into  hell,  or  may,  instead  of 
them,  use  the  words,  He  went  into  the  place 
of  departed  spirits,  which  are  considered 
as  words  of  the  same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 

1  BELIEVE    in    God    the 

Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his 
only  Son  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was 
crucified,  dead,  and  buried ; 
He  descended  into  hell ;  The 
third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty  ;  From 
thence  he  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 
The  holy  catholic  Church  ; 
The  communion  of  saints  ;  The 
forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  And  the  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all 
things  visible  and  invisible  : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son 
of  God,  begotten  of  his  Father 
before  all  worlds  ;  God  of  God, 


EVENIVG    PRAYER. 


Light  of  Light,  very  God  of 
very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with  the 
Father,  by  whom  all  things 
were  made  ;  who  for  us  men, 
and  for  our  salvation,  came 
down  from  heaven,  and  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was 
made  man,  and  was  crucified 
also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate! 
He  suffered  and  was  buried, 
and  the  third  day  he  rose  again, 
according  to  the  Scriptures,  and 
ascended  into  heaven,  and  sit- 
teth  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
Father ;  and  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead  ;  whose 
kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
life,  who  proceedeth  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son  ;  who 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
together  is  worshipped  and 
glorified,  who  spake  by  the 
prophets.  And  I  believe  one 
catholic  and  apostolic  Church. 
I  acknowledge  one  baptism  for 
the  remission  of  sins ;  and  I 
look  for  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  the  life  of  the'  world 
to  come.     Amen. 

IT  And  after  that,  these  prayers  following,  all 
devoutly  kneeling;  the  Minister  first  pro- 
nouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you  ; 

Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
1"  Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O   Lord,    show   thy   mercy 
upon  us ; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Min.  G  God,  make  clean  our 
hearts  within  us  ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  holy 
Spirit  from  us. 


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IF  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  day, 
and  after  that,  the  Collects  and  Prayers 
following. 

IT  A  Collect  for  Peace. 

O  GOD,  from  whom  all  holy 
desires,  all  good  counsels,  and 
all  just  works  do  proceed  ;  give 
unto  thy  servants  that  peace, 
which  the  world  cannot  give  ; 
that  our  hearts  may  be  set  to 
obey  thy  commandments,  and 
also  that  by  thee,  we,  being  de- 
fended from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may  pass  our  time  in 
rest  and  quietness,  through  the 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 

IT  A  Collect  for  Aid  against  Perils. 

O  LORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, by  whose  Almighty  power 
we  have  been  preserved  this 
day  ;  by  thy  great  mercy  de- 
fend us  from  all  perils  and  dan- 
gers of  this  night,  for  the  love 
of  thy  only  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  in  Civil  Authority. 

O  LORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, the  high  and  mighty  Ruler 
of  the  universe,  who  dost  from 
thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwell- 
ers upon  earth ;  most  heartily  we 
beseech  thee,  with  thy  favour  to 
behold  and  bless  thy  servant, 
The  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  others  in  authori- 
ty ;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
the  grace  of  thy  holy  Spirit, 
that  they  may  always  incline  to 
thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way  : 
Endue  them  plenteously  with 
heavenly  gifts  ;  grant  them  in 
health  and  prosperity  long  to 
live  ;  and  finally,  after  this  life, 
to  attain  everlasting  joy  and 
felicity,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 
3* 


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EVENING    PRAYER. 


IT  A  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and  People. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  from  whom  cometh 
every  good  and  perfect  gift, 
send  down  upon  our  Bishops 
and  other  Clergy,  and  upon  the 
Congregations  committed  to 
their  charge,  the  healthful  spi- 
rit of  thy  grace  ;  and,  that  they 
may  truly  please  thee,  pour 
upon  them  the  continual  dew 
of  thy  blessing :  Grant  this, 
O  Lord,  for  the  honour  of  our 
Advocate  and  Mediator  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

O  GOD,  the  Creator  and  Pre- 
server of  all  mankind,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and 
conditions  of  men,  that  thou 
wouldest  be  pleased  to  make 
thy  ways  known  unto  them, 
thy  saving  health  unto  all  na- 
tions. More  especially  we  pray 
for  thy  holy  Church  universal ; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and 
governed  by  thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  and  call 
themselves  Christians,  may  be 
led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and 
hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit, 
in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in 
righteousness  of  life.  Finally, 
we  commend  to  thy  Fatherly 
goodness,  all  those  who  are 
any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed 
in  mind,  body,  or  estate  ;  that 
it  may  please  thee  to  comfort 
and  relieve  them,  according  to 
their  several  necessities ;  giving 
them  patience  under  their  suf- 
ferings, and  a  happy  issue  out 
of  all  their  afflictions  :  And  this 
we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 

IT    A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of 
all  mercies,  we,  thine  unworthy 

Here  endeth  the  order  of  Evening  Prayer 


servants,  do  give  thee  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
all  thy  goodness  and  loving 
kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  men. 
We  bless  thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  the  bless- 
ings of  this  life  ;  but,  above  all, 
for  thine  inestimable  love  in 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  for 
the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the 
hope  of  glory.  And,  we  be- 
seech thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that 
our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  may  show 
forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with 
our  lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  ser- 
vice, and  by  walking  before 
thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT   A  Prayer  of  SI.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our 
common  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that 
when  two  or  three  are  gathered 
together  in  thy  name,  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests  ;  fulfil  now, 
O  Lord,  the  desires  and  peti- 
tions of  thy  servants,  as  may 
be  most  expedient  for  them ; 
granting  us  in  this  world  know- 
ledge of  thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.     Amen. 


THE     LITANY, 


OB  GENERAL   SUPPLICATION,    TO  BE  USED   AFTER  MORNING   SERVICE,   ON   SUNDAYS,  WEDNESDAYS, 

AND   FRIDAYS. 


O  God,  the  Father  of 
Heaven ;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God,  the  Father  of 
Heaven ;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world  ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
proceeding  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son  ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
proceeding  from  the  Father 
and  the  Son  ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious 
Trinity,  three  persons  and 
one  God  ;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious 
Trinity,  three  persons  and 
one  God  ;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our 
offences,  nor  the  offences  of  our 
fore-fathers  ;  neither  take  thou 
vengeance  of  our  sins :  spare 
us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  peo- 
ple, whom  thou  hast  redeemed 
with  thy  most  precious  blood, 
and  be  not  angry  with  us  for 
ever  : 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief; 
from  sin  ;  from  the  crafts  and 
assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  thy 


wrath,  and  from  everlasting 
damnation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart ; 
from  pride,  vain-glory,  and 
hypocrisy  ;  from  envy,  hatred, 
and  malice,  and  all  uncharita- 
bleness  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sin- 
ful affections  ;  and  from  all  the 
deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh, 
and  the  devil ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest ; 
from  plague,  pestilence,  and  fa- 
mine ;  from  battle  and  murder, 
and  from  sudden  death ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  con- 
spiracy, and  rebellion ;  from 
all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and 
schism  ;  from  hardness  of  heart, 
and  contempt  of  thy  Word  and 
Commandment ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy 
Incarnation ;  by  thy  holy  Na- 
tivity and  Circumcision ;  by 
thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and 
Temptation  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  thine  Agony  and  bloody 
Sweat ;  by  thy  Cross  and  Pas- 
sion ;  by  thy  precious  Death 
and  Burial ;  by  thy  glorious 
Resurrection  and  Ascension  ; 
and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ; 
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36  THE    LITANY. 

in  all  time  of  our  prosperity ; 
in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the 
day  of  judgment; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee 
to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God  ;  and 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule 
and  govern  thy  holy  Church 
universal  in  the  right  way  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
bless  and  preserve  all  Christian 
Rulers  and  Magistrates  ;  giving 
them  grace  to  execute  justice, 
and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
illuminate  all  Bishops,  Priests, 
and  Deacons,  with  true  know- 
ledge and  understanding  of  thy 
Word ;  and  that  both  by  their 
preaching  and  living  they  may 
set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accord- 
ingly ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee 
to  bless  and  keep  all  thy 
people ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace, 
and  concord ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  us  an  heart  to  love  and 
fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live 
after  thy  Commandments ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  to  all  thy  people  increase 
of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy 
Word,  and  to  receive  it  with 


pure  affection,  and  to  bring 
forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
bring  into  the  way  of  truth,  all 
such  as  have  erred,  and  are 
deceived ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
strengthen  such  as  do  stand,  and 
to  comfort  and  help  the  weak- 
hearted,  and  to  raise  up  those 
who  fall,  and  finally  to  beat 
down  Satan  under  our  feet ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
succour,  help,  and  comfort  all 
who  are  in  danger,  necessity, 
and  tribulation ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
preserve  all  who  travel  by  land 
or  by  water,  all  women  in  the 
perils  of  child-birth,  all  sick 
persons,  and  young  children, 
and  to  show  thy  pity  upon  all 
prisoners  and  captives  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
defend,  and  provide  for,  the 
fatherless  children,  and  widows, 
and  all  who  are  desolate  and 
oppressed ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
forgive  our  enemies,  persecu- 
tors, and  slanderers,  and  to 
turn  their  hearts ; 


We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  and  preserve  to  our  use 
the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth, 
so  that  in  due  time  we  may 
enjoy  them  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  us  true  repentance,  to 
forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negli- 
gences, and  ignorances,  and 
to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of 
thy  holy  Spirit,  to  amend  our 
lives  according  to  thy  holy 
Word; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee 
to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee 
to  hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

IT  The  Minister  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit 
all  that  follows,  to  the  Prayer,  "  We  humbly 
beseech  thee,  O  Father,"  &c. 

[O  Christ,  hear  us. 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

IT  Then  shall  die  M  inister,  and  the  People 
with  him,  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowf:d  be  thy  name; 
Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  Will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;    Give  us  this  day  our 


the  litany.  37 

daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 

Min.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with 
us  according  to  our  sins. 

Ans.  Neither  reward  us  ac- 
cording to  our  iniquities. 

^T  Let  us  pray. 

O  GOD,  merciful  Father, 
who  despisest  not  the  sighing 
of  a  contrite  heart,  nor  the 
desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful ; 
mercifully  assist  our  prayers 
which  Ave  make  before  thee  in 
all  our  troubles  and  adversities, 
whensoever  they  oppress  us ; 
and  graciously  hear  us,  that 
those  evils  which  the  craft  and 
subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man 
worketh  against  us,  may,  by 
thy  good  providence,  be  brought 
to  naught ;  that  we,  thy  servants, 
being  hurt  by  no  persecutions, 
may  evermore  give  thanks 
unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thy  name's  sake. 

O  GOD,  Ave  have  heard  Avith 
our  ears,  and  our  fathers  have 
declared  unto  us,  the  noble 
Avorks  that  thou  didst  in  their 
days,  and  in  the  old  time  before 
them. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

Ans.  As  it  Avas  in  the  begin- 
ning, is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us, 
O  Christ. 


38  THE    LITANY. 

Graciously  look  upon  our 
afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sor- 
rows of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins 
of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear 
our  prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouch- 
safe to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Christ; 
graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord 
Christ. 

Min.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mer- 
cy be  showed  upon  us  ; 

Ans.  As  we  do  put  our  trust 
in  thee.] 

%  Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O 
Father,  mercifully  to  look  upon 
our  infirmities ;  and,  for  the 
glory  of  thy  name,  turn  from 
us  all  those  evils  that  we  most 
justly  have  deserved;  and  grant 
that,  in  all  our  troubles,  we 
may  put  our  whole  trust  and 
confidence  in  thy  mercy ;  and 
evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness 
and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy 
honour  and  glory,  through  our 
only  Mediator  and  Advocate, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT   A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of 
all  mercies,  we,  thine  unworthy 
servants,  do  give  thee  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for 
all  thy  goodness  and  loving 
kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  men. 
We  bless  thee  for  our  creation, 
preservation,  and  all  the  bless- 


ings of  this  life  ;  but,  above  all, 
for  thine  inestimable  love  in 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  for 
the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the 
hope  of  glory.  And,  we  be- 
seech thee,  give  us  that  due 
sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that 
our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  may  show 
forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with 
our  lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  ser- 
vice, and  by  walking  before 
thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our 
common  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that 
when  two  or  three  are  gathered 
together  in  thy  name,  thou  wilt 
grant  their  requests  ;  fulfil  now, 
O  Lord,  the  desires  and  peti- 
tions of  thy  servants,  as  may 
be  most  expedient  for  them ; 
granting  us  in  this  world  know- 
ledge of  thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.     Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Litany. 


PRAYERS   AND   THANKSGIVINGS 


UPON  SEVERAL  OCCASIONS, 

TO  BE  USED  BEFORE  THE  TWO  FINAL  PRAYERS  OF  MORNING  AND  EVENING  SERVICE. 


PRAYERS. 


IT  A  Prayer  for  Congress,  to  be  used  during 
their  Session. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  as  for  the 
People  of  these  United  States 
in  general,  so  especially  for 
their  Senate  and  Representa- 
tives in  Congress  assembled  ; 
that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased 
to  direct  and  prosper  all  their 
consultations,  to  the  advance- 
ment of  thy  glory,  the  good  of 
thy  Church,  the  safety,  honour, 
and  welfare  of  thy  people  ;  that 
all  things  may  be  so  ordered 
and  settled  by  their  endeavours, 
upon  the  best  and  surest  foun- 
dations, that  peace  and  happi- 
ness, truth  and  justice,  religion 
and  piety,  may  be  established 
among  us  for  all  generations. 
These,  and  all  other  necessaries 
for  them,  for  us,  and  thy  whole 
Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the 
name  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  our  most  blessed  Lord 
and  Saviour.     Amen. 

IT  For  Rain. 

O  GOD,  heaventy  Father, 
who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
hast  promised  to  all  those  who 
seek  thy  kingdom  and  the 
righteousness  thereof,  all  things 
necessary  to  their  bodily  sus- 
tenance ;  send  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  in  this  our  necessity,  such 
moderate  rain  and  showers,  that 
we  may  receive  the  fruits  of  the 
earth  to  our  comfort,  and  to  thy 
honour,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


IT  For  Fair  Weather. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  mer- 
ciful Father,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  of  thy  great  good- 
ness, to  restrain  those  immo- 
derate rains,  wherewith,  for  our 
sins,  thou  hast  afflicted  us :  And 
we  pray  thee  to  send  us  such 
seasonable  weather,  that  the 
earth  may,  in  due  time,  yield 
her  increase,  for  our  use  and 
benefit ;  and  give  us  grace,  that 
we  may  learn,  by  thy  punish- 
ments, to  amend  our  lives,  and 
for  thy  clemency  to  give  thee 
thanks  and  praise,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  In  Time  of  Dearth  and  Famine. 

O  GOD,  heavenly  Father, 
whose  gift  it  is  that  the  rain 
doth  fall,  and  the  earth  bring 
forth  her  increase  ;  behold,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  afflictions  of 
thy  people  ;  increase  the  fruits 
of  the  earth  by  thy  heavenly 
benediction  ;  and  grant  that  the 
scarcity  and  dearth,  which  we 
now  most  justly  suffer  for  our 
sins,  may,  through  thy  good- 
ness, be  mercifully  turned  into 
plenty,  for  the  love  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  now 
and  for  ever.     Amen. 

Hi  In  Time  of  War  and  Tumults. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  su- 
preme Governor  of  all  things, 
whose  power  no  creature  is  able 
to  resist,  to  whom  it  belongeth 
justly  to  punish  sinners,  and  to 
(39) 


40  PRAYERS. 

be  merciful  to  those  who  truly 
repent;  save  and  deliver  us,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  from  the 
hands  of  our  enemies  ;  that  we, 
being  armed  with  thy  defence, 
may  be  preserved  evermore 
from  all  perils,  to  glorify  thee, 
who  art  the  only  giver  of  all 
victory,  through  the  merits  of 
thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  For  those  who  are  to  be  admitted  into  Holy 
Orders,  to  be  used  in  the  Weeks  preceding 
the  stated  Times  of  Ordination. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  hea- 
venly Father,  who  hast  pur- 
chased to  thyself  an  universal 
Church,  by  the  precious  blood 
of  thy  dear  Son  ;  mercifully 
look  upon  the  same,  and  at  this 
time  so  guide  and  govern  the 
minds  of  thy  servants,  the 
Bishops  and  Pastors  of  thy 
flock,  that  they  may  lay  hands 
suddenly  on  no  man,  but  faith- 
fully and  wisely  make  choice 
of  fit  persons,  to  serve  in  the 
sacred  ministry  of  thy  Church. 
And,  to  those  who  shall  be  or- 
dained to  any  holy  function, 
give  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
benediction  ;  that  both  by  their 
life  and  doctrine  they  may  show 
forth  thy  glory,  and  set  for- 
ward the  salvation  of  all  men, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  giver 
of  all  good  gifts,  who  of  thy  di- 
vine providence  hast  appointed 
divers  orders  in  thy  Church ; 
give  thy  grace,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  to  all  those  who  are 
to  be  called  to  any  office  and 
administration  in  the  same ;  and 
so  replenish  them  with  the 
truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue 


them  with  innocency  of  life, 
that  they  may  faithfully  serve 
before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy 
great  name,  and  the  benefit  of 
thy  holy  Church,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

II  In  Time  of  great  Sickness  and  Mortality. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the 
Lord  of  life  and  death,  of  sick- 
ness and  health ;  regard  our 
supplications,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee ;  and,  as  thou  hast 
thought  fit  to  visit  us  for  oui 
sins  with  great  sickness  and 
mortality,  in  the  midst  of  thy 
judgment,  O  Lord,  remember 
mercy.  Have  pity  upon  us 
miserable  sinners,  and  with- 
draw from  us  the  grievous  sick- 
ness with  which  we  are  afflicted. 
May  this  thy  fatherly  correc- 
tion have  its  due  influence  upon 
us,  by  leading  us  to  consider 
how  frail  and  uncertain  our  life 
is ;  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  that  heavenly  wis- 
dom, which  in  the  end  will 
bring  us  to  everlasting  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  For  a  Sick  Person. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and 
God  of  all  comfort,  our  only 
help  in  time  of  need ;  look 
down  from  heaven,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  behold,  visit,  and 
relieve  thy  sick  servant,  for 
whom  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Look  upon  him  with  the  eyes 
of  thy  mercy ;  comfort  Mm  with 
a  sense  of  thy  goodness ;  pre- 
serve him  from  the  temptations 
of  the  enemy ;  give  him  patience 
under  his  affliction  ;  and,  in  thy 
good  time,  restore  him  to 
health,  and  enable  him  to  lead 
the  residue  of  his  life  in  thy 


fear,  and  to  thy  glory  :  Or  else 
give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy 
visitation,  that,  after  this  painful 
life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with 
thee  in  life  everlasting,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  For  a  Sick  Child. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  and  mer- 
ciful Father,  to  whom  alone 
belong  the  issues  of  life  and 
death ;  look  down  from  heaven, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with 
the  eyes  of  mercy,  upon  the 
sick  child  for  whom,  our  pray- 
ers are  desired.  Deliver  him, 
O  Lord,  in  thy  good  appointed 
time,  from  his  bodily  pain,  and 
visit  him  with  thy  salvation ; 
that  if  it  should  be  thy  good 
pleasure  to  prolong  his  days 
here  on  earth,  he  may  live  to 
thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of 
thy  glory,  by  serving  thee  faith- 
fully, and  doing  good  in  his 
generation  :  Or  else  receive 
him  into  those  heavenly  habita- 
tions, where  the  souls  of  those 
who  sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus 
enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity. 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the 
"love  of  thy  Son,  our  Saviour, 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

H  For  a  Person,  or  Persons,  going  to  Sea. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  who 
alone  spreadest  out  the  heavens, 
andrulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ; 
we  commend  to  thy  Almighty 
protection,  thy  servant,  for 
whose  preservation  on  the  great 
deep  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Guard  him,  we  beseech  thee, 
from  the  dangers  of  the  sea, 
from  sickness,  from  the  violence 
of  enemies,  and  from  every 
evil  to  which  he  may  be  ex- 
posed. Conduct  him  in  safety 
to  the  haven  where  he  would 


PRAYERS.  41 

be,  with  a  grateful  sense  of  thy 
mercies,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  For  a  Person  under  Affliction. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  and 
Heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
taught  us,  in  thy  holy  Word, 
that  thou  dost  not  willingly 
afflict  or  grieve  the  children  of 
men ;  look  with  pity,  we  be- 
seech thee,  upon  the  sorrows 
of  thy  servant,  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired.  In  thy 
wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to 
visit  him  with  trouble,  and  to 
bring  distress  upon  him.  Re- 
member him,  O  Lord,  in  mercy ; 
sanctify  thy  fatherly  correction 
to  him;  endue  his  soul  with 
patience  under  his  affliction, 
and  with  resignation  to  thy 
blessed  will ;  comfort  him  with 
a  sense  of  thy  goodness  ;  lift 
up  thy  countenance  upon  him, 
and  give  him  peace,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  For  Malefactors,  after  Condemnation.  Or 
else  the  Prayer  in  the  Visitation  of  Prison- 
ers, beginning,  "  O  Father  of  Mercies," 
&c.  may  be  used. 

O  MOST  gracious  and  mer- 
ciful God,  we  earnestly  beseech 
thee  to  have  pity  and  compas- 
sion upon  those  persons  recom- 
mended to  our  prayers,  who 
now  lie  under  the  sentence  of 
the  law,  and  are  appointed  to 
die.  Visit  them,  O  Lord,  with 
thy  mercy  and  salvation  ;  con- 
vince them  of  the  miserable 
condition  they  are  in,  by  their 
sins  and  wickedness ;  and  let 
thy  powerful  grace  produce  in 
them  such  a  godly  sorrow,  and 
sincere  repentance,  as  thou  wilt 
be  pleased  to  accept.  Give 
them  a  strong  and  lively  faith 
in  thy  Son,  our  blessed  Saviour, 


42 

and  make  it  effectual  to  the 
salvation  of  their  souls.  O 
Lord,  in  judgment  remember 
mercy ;  and  whatever  sufferings 
they  are  to  endure  in  this  world, 
yet  deliver  them,  O  God,  from 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 
Pardon  their  sins,  and  save 
their  souls,  for  the  sake  and 
merits  of  thy  dear  Son,  our 
blessed  Saviour  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


IT  The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  after  Child- 
birth ;  to  be  said  when  any  Woman,  being 
present  in  Church,  shall  have  desired  to 
return  Thanks  to  Almighty  God  for  her 
safe  deliverance. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  we 
give  thee  humble  thanks,  for 
that  thou  hast  been  graciously 
pleased  to  preserve,  through 
the  great  pain  and  peril  of  child- 
birth, this  woman,  thy  servant, 
who  desireth  now  to  offer  her 
praises  and  thanksgivings  unto 
thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  she, 
through  thy  help,  may  both 
faithfully  live  and  walk  accord- 
ing to  thy  Avill  in  this  life  pre- 
sent, and  also  may  be  partaker 
of  everlasting  glory  in  the  life 
to  come,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

TI  For  Rain. 

O  GOD,  our  heavenly  Father, 
who  by  thy  gracious  provi- 
dence dost  cause  the  former 
and  the  latter  rain  to  descend 
upon  the  earth,  that  it  may 
bring  forth  fruit  for  the  use  of 
man ;  we  give  thee  humble 
thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  thee, 
in  our  great  necessity,  to  send 
us  at  the  last,  a  joyful  rain  upon 
thine  inheritance,  and  to  refresh 
it  when  it  was  dry,  to  the  great 
comfort  of  us  thy  unworthy 
servants,  and  to  the  glory  of 
thy    holy  name,    through   thy 


mercies  in  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

IT  For  Fair  Weather. 

O  LORD  God,  who  hast 
justly  humbled  us  by  thy  late 
visitation  of  us  with  immode- 
rate rain  and  waters,  and  in 
thy  mercy  hast  relieved  and 
comforted  our  souls  by  this 
seasonable  and  blessed  change 
of  weather ;  we  praise  and 
glorify  thy  holy  name,  for  this 
thy  mercy,  and  will  always 
declare  thy  loving  kindness 
from  generation  to  generation, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

IT  For  Plenty. 

O  MOST  merciful  Father, 
who  of  thy  gracious  goodness 
hast  heard  the  devout  prayers 
of  thy  Church,  and  turned  our 
dearth  and  scarcity  into  plenty; 
we  give  thee  humble  thanks  for 
this  thy  special  bounty ;  be- 
seeching thee  to  continue  thy 
loving  kindness  unto  us,  that 
our  land  may  yield  us  her  fruits 
of  increase,  to  thy  glory  and 
our  comfort,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

IT    For  Peace,   and  Deliverance  from  our 
Enemies. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
art  a  strong  tower  of  defence 
unto  thy  servants  against  the 
face  of  their  enemies  ;  we  yield 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


thee  praise  and  thanksgiving, 
for  our  deliverance  from  those 
great  and  apparent  dangers 
wherewith  we  were  compassed ; 
we  acknowledge  it  thy  good- 
ness that  we  were  not  delivered 
over  as  a  prey  unto  them  ;  be- 
seeching thee  still  to  continue 
such  thy  mercies  towards  us, 
that  all  the  world  may  know 
that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and 
mighty  Deliverer,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  For  Restoring  Public  Peace  at  Home. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  our  hea- 
venly Father,  who  alone  makest 
men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a 
house,  and  stillest  the  outrage 
of  a  violent  and  unruly  people ; 
we  bless  thy  holy  name,  that  it 
hath  pleased  thee  to  appease  the 
seditious  tumults  which  have 
been  lately  raised  up  amongst 
us ;  most  humbly  beseeching 
thee  to  grant  to  all  of  us  grace, 
that  we  may  henceforth  obedi- 
ently walk  in  thy  holy  com- 
mandments ;  and,  leading  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all 
godliness  and  honesty,  may 
continually  offer  unto  thee  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving for  these  thy  mercies 
towards  us,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  For  Deliverance  from  great  Sickness  and 
Mortality. 

O  LORD  God,  who  hast 
wounded  us  for  our  sins,  and 
consumed  us  for  our  transgres- 
sions, by  thy  late  heavy  and 
dreadful  visitation  ;  and  now, 
in  the  midst  of  judgment  re- 
membering mercy,  hast  redeem- 


43 

ed  our  souls  from  the  jaws  of 
death  ;  we  offer  unto  thy  fa- 
therly goodness  ourselves,  our 
souls  and  bodies,  which  thou 
hast  delivered,  to  be  a  living 
sacrifice  unto  thee  ;  always 
praising  and  magnifying  thy 
mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT   For  a  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

O  GOD,  who  art  the  giver  of 
life,  of  health,  and  of  safety  ; 
we  bless  thy  name,  that  thou 
hast  been  pleased  to  deliver 
from  his  bodily  sickness  this 
thy  servant,  who  now  desireth 
to  return  thanks  unto  thee,  in 
the  presence  of  all  thy  people. 
Gracious  art  thou,  O  Lord,  and 
full  of  compassion  to  the  child- 
ren of  men.  May  his  heart  be 
duly  impressed  Avith  a  sense  of 
thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may 
he  devote  the  residue  of  his 
days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and 
obedient  walking  before  thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  For  a  safe  Return  from  Sea. 

MOST  gracious  Lord,  whose 
mercy  is  over  all  thy  works  ; 
we  praise  thy  holy  name  that 
thou  hast  been  pleased  to  con- 
duct in  safety,  through  the 
perils  of  the  great  deep,  this 
thy  servant,  who  now  desireth 
to  return  his  thanks  unto  thee, 
in  thy  holy  Church  :  May  he  be 
duly  sensible  of  thy  merciful 
providence  towards  him,  and 
ever  express  his  thankfulness 
by  a  holy  trust  in  thee,  and 
obedience  to  thy  laws,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


COLLECTS,   EPISTLES,  AND   GOSPELS, 

TO   BE   0SED   THROUGHOUT   THE    YEAH. 


THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  give  us 
grace  that  we  may  cast  away 
the  works  of  darkness,  and  put 
upon  us  the  armour  of  light,  now 
in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life, 
in  which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
came  to  visit  us  in  great  humi- 
lity;  that  in  the  last  day,  when 
he  shall  come  again  in  his  glo- 
rious majesty  to  judge  both  the 
quick  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to 
the  life  immortal,  through  him 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now 
and  ever.     Amen. 

IT  This  Collect  is  to  be  repeated  every  day 
with  the  other  Collects  in  Advent,  until 
Christmas-day. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  xiii.  8. 

OWE  no  man  any  thing,  but 
to  love  one  another ;  for  he 
that  loveth  another  hath  ful- 
filled the  laAv.  For  this,  Thou 
shalt  not  commit  adultery, 
Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou  shalt 
not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear 
false  witness,  Thou  shalt  not 
covet;  and  if  there  be  any  other 
commandment,  it  is  briefly  com- 
prehended in  this  saying,  name- 
ly, Thou  shalt  love  thy  neigh- 
bour as  thyself.  Love  worketh 
no  ill  to  his  neighbour  ;  there- 
fore love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the 
law.  And  that,  knowing  the 
time,  that  now  it  is  high  time  to 
awake  out  of  sleep  ;  for  now  is 
our  salvation  nearer  than  when 
we  believed.     The  niffht  is  far 


spent,  the  day  is  at  hand ;  let 
us  therefore  cast  off"  the  works 
of  darkness,  and  let  us  put  on 
the  armour  of  light.  Let  us 
walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day ; 
not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness, 
not  in  chambering  and  wanton- 
ness, not  in  strife  and  envying. 
But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  make  not  provision 
for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts 
thereof. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxi.  1. 

WHEN  they  drew  nigh  unto 
Jerusalem,  and  were  come  to 
Bethphage,  unto  the  mount  of 
Olives,  then  sent  Jesus  two 
disciples,  saying  unto  them, 
Go  into  the  village  over  against 
you,  and  straightway  ye  shall 
find  an  ass  tied,  and  a  colt  with 
her  :  loose  them,  and  bring 
them  unto  me.  And  if  any 
man  say  aught  unto  you,  ye 
shall  say,  The  Lord  hath  need 
of  them  ;  and  straightway  he 
will  send  them.  All  this  was 
done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled 
which  was  spoken  by  the 
prophet,  saying,  Tell  ye  the 
daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy 
King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek, 
and  sitting  upon  an  ass,  and  a 
colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  And 
the  disciples  went,  and  did  as 
Jesus  commanded  them ;  and 
brought  the  ass  and  the  colt, 
and  put  on  them  their  clothes, 
and  they  sat  him  thereon.  And 
a  very  great  multitude  spread 
their  garments  in  the  way ; 
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45 


others  cut  down  branches  from 
the  trees,  and  strawed  them  in 
the  way.  And  the  multitudes 
that  went  before,  and  that  fol- 
lowed, cried,  saying-,  Hosanna 
to  the  Son  of  David  :  blessed 
is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  ;  Hosanna  in  the 
highest.  And  when  he  was 
come  into  Jerusalem,  all  the 
city  was  moved,  saying,  "Who 
is  this  ?  And  the  multitude  said, 
This  is  Jesus  the  Prophet  of 
Nazareth  of  Galilee.  And  Jesus 
went  into  the  temple  of  God, 
and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold 
and  bought  in  the  temple,  and 
overthrew  the  tables  of  the 
money-changers,  and  the  seats 
of  them  that  sold  doves,  and 
said  unto  them,  It  is  written, 
My  house  shall  be  called  the 
house  of  prayer ;  but  ye  have 
made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN 
ADVENT. 

The  Collect. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast 
caused  all  holy  Scriptures  to  be 
written  for  our  learning;  grant 
that  we  may  in  such  wise  hear 
them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and 
inwardly  digest  them,  that  by 
patience,  and  comfort  of  thy 
holy  Word,  we  may  embrace, 
and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed 
hope  of  everlasting  life,  which 
thou  hast  given  us  in  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xv.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  things 
were  written  aforetime,  were 
written  for  our  learning  ;  that 
we,  through  patience,  and  com- 
fort  of  the  Scriptures,   might 


have  hope.  Now  the  God  of 
patience  and  consolation  grant 
you  to  be  like-minded  one  to- 
wards another,  according  to 
Christ  Jesus  :  that  ye  may 
with  one  mind  and  one  mouth 
glorify  God,  even  the  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Wherefore  receive  ye  one  an- 
other, as  Christ  also  received 
us,  to  the  glory  of  God.  Now 
I  say,  that  Jesus  Christ  was 
a  minister  of  the  circumcision, 
for  the  truth  of  God,  to  con- 
firm the  promises  made  unto 
the  fathers  :  and  that  the  Gen- 
tiles might  glorify  God  for  his 
mercy  ;  as  it  is  written,  For 
this  cause  I  will  confess  to  thee 
among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing 
unto  thy  name  :  and  again  he 
saith,  Rejoice  ye  Gentiles,  with 
his  people  :  and  again,  Praise 
the  Lord,  all  ye  Gentiles  ;  and 
laud  him,  all  ye  people.  And 
again  Esaias  saith,  There  shall 
be  a  root  of  Jesse,  and  he  that 
shall  rise  to  reign  over  the 
Gentiles,  in  him  shall  the  Gen- 
tiles trust.  Now  the  God  of 
hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and 
peace  in  believing,  that  ye  may 
abound  in  hope,  through  the 
power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxi.  25. 

AND  there  shall  be  signs  in 
the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and 
in  the  stars  ;  and  upon  the  earth 
distress  of  nations,  with  per- 
plexity ;  the  sea  and  the  waves 
roaring ;  men's  hearts  failing 
them  for  fear,  and  for  looking 
after  those  things  which  are 
coming  on  the  earth  ;  for  the 
powers  of  heaven  shall  be 
shaken.  And  then  shall  they 
see   the  Son   of  man   coming 


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46 

in  a  cloud  with  power  and 
great  glory.  And  when  these 
things  begin  to  come  to  pass, 
then  look  up,  and  lift  up  your 
heads ;  for  your  redemption 
draweth  nigh.  And  he  spake 
to  them  a  parable,  Behold  the 
fig-tree,  and  all  the  trees  ;  Avhen 
they  now  shoot  forth,ye  see  and 
know  of  your  own  selves,  that 
summer  is  now  nigh  at  hand. 
So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see 
these  things  come  to  pass,  know 
ye  that  the  kingdom  of  God  is 
nigh  at  hand.  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  This  generation  shall  not 
pass  away  till  all  be  fulfilled. 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass 
away ;  but  my  word  shall  not 
pass  away. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD  Jesus  Christ, 
who  at  thy  first  coming  didst 
send  thy  messenger  to  prepare 
thy  way  before  thee ;  grant 
that  the  Ministers  and  Stew- 
ards of  thy  mysteries  may  like- 
wise so  prepare  and  make  ready 
thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts 
of  the  disobedient  to  the  wis- 
dom of  the  just,  that,  at  thy 
second  coming  to  judge  the 
world,  we  may  be  found  an 
acceptable  people  in  thy  sight, 
who  livest  and  reignest  with  the 
Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  Cor.  iv.  1. 

LET  a  man  so  account  of 
us,as  of  the  Ministers  of  Christ, 
and  Stewards  of  the  mysteries 
of  God.  Moreover,  it  is  re- 
quired in  stewards,  that  a  man 


be  found  faithful.  But  with  me 
it  is  a  very  small  thing,  that  I 
should  be  judged  of  you,  or  of 
man's  judgment :  yea,  I  judge 
not  mine  own  self.  For  I  know 
nothing  by  myself,  yet  am  I 
not  hereby  justified  ;  but  he 
that  judgeth  me  is  the  Lord. 
Therefore  judge  nothing  before 
the  time,  until  the  Lord  come, 
who  both  will  bring  to  light 
the  hidden  things  of  darkness, 
and  will  make  manifest  the 
counsels  of  the  hearts :  and 
then  shall  every  man  have 
praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xi.  2. 

NOW  when  John  had  heard 
in  the  prison  the  works  of 
Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  dis- 
ciples, and  said  unto  him,  Art 
thou  he  that  should  come,  or  do 
we  look  for  another  ?  Jesus  an- 
swered and  said  unto  them,  Go, 
and  show  John  again  those 
things  which  ye  do  hear  and 
see :  the  blind  receive  their 
sight,  and  the  lame  walk,  the  3 
lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the 
deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised 
up,  and  the  poor  have  the  Gos- 
pel preached  to  them :  and 
blessed  is  he  whosoever  shall 
not  be  offended  in  me.  And 
as  they  departed,  Jesus  began 
to  say  unto  the  multitudes  con- 
cerning John,  What  went  ye 
out  into  the  wilderness  to  see  ? 
A  reed  shaken  with  the  wind  ? 
But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ? 
A  man  clothed  in  soft  raiment? 
Behold,  they  that  wear  soft 
clothing  are  in  king's  houses. 
But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ? 
A  prophet  ?  yea,  I  say  unto 
you,  and  more  than  a  prophet. 
For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is 


THE    FOURTH    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. CHRISTMAS. 

written,  Behold,  I  send  my 
messenger  before  thy  face, 
which  shall  prepare  thy  way 
before  thee. 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN 
ADVENT. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  raise  up,  Ave  pray 
thee,  thy  power,  and  come 
among  us,  and  with  great  might 
succour  us  ;  that  whereas, 
through  our  sins  and  wicked- 
ness, we  are  sore  let  and  hin- 
dered in  running  the  race  that 
is  set  before  us,  thy  bountiful 
grace  and  mercy  may  speedily 
help  and  deliver  us,  through  the 
satisfaction  of  thy  Son  our 
Lord  :  to  whom,  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end. 
A  men. 

The  Epistle.     Phil.  iv.  4. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord 
alway ;  and  again  I  say,  Re- 
joice. Let  your  moderation  be 
known  unto  all  men.  The 
Lord  is  at  hand.  Be  careful 
for  nothing  ;  but  in  every  thing 
by  prayer  and  supplication, 
with  thanksgiving,  let  your 
requests  be  made  known  unto 
God.  And  the  peace  of  God, 
which  passeth  all  understand- 
ing, shall  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  i.  19. 

THIS  is  the  record  of  John 
when  the  Jews  sent  Priests  and 
Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask 
him,  Who  art  thou  ?  And  he 
confessed,  and  denied  not ;  but 
confessed,  I  am  not  the  Christ. 
And    they  asked    him,    What 


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then  ?  Art  thou  Elias  ?  And  he 
saith,  I  am  not.  Art  thou  that 
prophet  ?  And  he  answered,  No. 
Then  said  they  unto  him,  Who 
art  thou  ?  that  we  may  give  an 
answer  to  them  that  sent  us  : 
What  sayest  thou  of  thyself? 
He  said,  I  am  the  voice  of  one 
crying  in  the  wilderness,  Make 
straight  the  way  of  the  Lord, 
as  said  the  prophet  Esaias. 
And  they  which  were  sent  were 
of  the  Pharisees.  And  they 
asked  him,  and  said  unto  him, 
why  baptizest  thou  then,  if 
thou  be  not  that  Christ,  nor 
Elias,  neither  that  prophet  ? 
John  answered  them,  saying, 
I  baptize  with  water  ;  but  there 
standeth  one  among  you,  whom 
ye  know  not ;  he  it  is,  who, 
coming  after  me,  is  preferred 
before  me,  whose  shoe's  latchet 
I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose. 
These  things  were  done  in 
Bethabara,  beyond  Jordan, 
where  John  was  baptizing. 


THE  NATIVITY  OF  OUR  LORD,  OR 
THE  BIRTH-DAY  OF  CHRIST, 
COMMONLY  CALLED  CHRIST- 
MAS-DAY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  only  begotten  Son 
to  take  our  nature  upon  him, 
and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born 
of  a  pure  virgin  ;  grant  that 
we,  being  regenerate  and  made 
thy  children  by  adoption  and 
grace,  may  daily  be  renewed 
by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  through 
the  same  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


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CHRISTMAS. 


The  Epistle.     Heb.  i.  1. 

GOD,  who,  at  sundry  times, 
and  in  divers  manners,  spake 
in  time  past  unto  the  fathers 
by  the  prophets,  hath  in  these 
last  days  spoken  unto  us  by 
his  Son,  whom  he  hath  ap- 
pointed heir  of  all  things,  by 
whom  also  he  made  the  worlds ; 
who,  being  the  brightness  of 
his  glory,  and  the  express 
image  of  his  person,  and  up- 
holding all  things  by  the  word 
of  his  power,  when  he  had  by 
himself  purged  our  sins,  sat 
down  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
Majesty  on  high  ;  being  made 
so  much  better  than  the  angels, 
as  he  hath  by  inheritance  ob- 
tained a  more  excellent  name 
than  they.  For  unto  which 
of  the  angels  said  he  at  any 
time,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this 
day  have  I  begotten  thee  ?  And 
again,  I  will  be  to  him  a  Father, 
and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son  ? 
And  again,  when  he  bringeth 
in  the  first-begotten  into  the 
world,  he  saith.  And  let  all  the 
angels  of  God  worship  him. 
And  of  the  angels  he  saith, 
Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits, 
and  his  ministers  a  flame  of  fire. 
But  unto  the  Son  he  saith,  Thy 
throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and 
ever;  a  sceptre  of  righteous- 
ness is  the  sceptre  of  thy  king- 
dom. Thou  hast  loved  right- 
eousness, and  hated  iniquity ; 
therefore  God,  even  thy  God, 
hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil 
of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 
And,  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  be- 
ginning hast  laid  the  foundation 
of  the  earth  ;  and  the  heavens 
are  the  works  of  thine  hands  : 
they  shall  perish,  but  thou  re- 


mainest ;  and  they  all  shall  wax 
old  as  doth  a  garment ;  and 
as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  fold 
them  up,  and  they  shall  be 
changed ;  but  thou  art  the 
same,  and  thy  years  shall  not 
fail. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  i.  1. 

IN  the  beginning  was  the 
Word,  and  the  Word  was  with 
God,  and  the  Word  was  God. 
The  same  was  in  the  beginning 
with  God.  All  things  were 
made  by  him  ;  and  without  him 
was  not  any  thing  made,  that 
was  made.  In  him  was  life, 
and  the  life  was  the  light  of 
men.  And  the  light  shineth  in 
darkness,  and  the  darkness  com- 
prehended it  not.  There  was 
a  man  sent  from  God,  whose 
name  was  John :  the  same 
came  for  a  witness,  to  bear  wit- 
ness of  the  light,  that  all  men 
through  him  might  believe.  He 
was  not  that  light,  but  was  sent 
to  bear  witness  of  that  light. 
That  was  the  true  light,  which 
lighteth  every  man  that  cometh 
into  the  world.  He  was  in  the 
world,  and  the  world  was  made 
by  him,  and  the  world  knew 
him  not.  He  came  unto  his 
own,  and  his  own  received  him 
not.  But  as  many  as  received 
him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to 
become  the  sons  of  God,  even 
to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name  :  which  were  born,  not 
of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the 
flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man, 
but  of  God.  And  the  Word 
was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt 
among  us,  (and  we  beheld  his 
glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only 
begotten  of  the  Father)  full  of 
grace  and  truth. 


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THE  SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS 
DAY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  only  begotten  Son 
to  take  our  nature  upon  him, 
and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born 
of  a  pure  virgin ;  grant  that 
we,  being  regenerate  and  made 
thy  children  by  adoption  and 
grace,  may  daily  be  renewed 
by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  through 
the  same  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     GaL  iv.  1. 

NOW  I  say,  that  the  heir, 
as  long  as  he  is  a  child,  differeth 
nothing  from  a  servant,  though 
he  be  lord  of  all ;  but  is  under 
tutors  and  governors,  until  the 
time  appointed  of  the  father. 
Even  so  we,  when  we  were 
children,  were  in  bondage  un- 
der the  elements  of  the  world  ; 
but  when  the  fulness  of  the  time 
was  come,  God  sent  forth  his 
Son,  made  of  a  woman,  made 
under  the  law,  to  redeem  them 
that  were  under  the  law,  that 
we  might  receive  the  adoption 
of  sons.  And,  because  ye  are 
sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the 
Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your 
hearts,  crying,  Abba,  Father. 
Wherefore  thou  art  no  more  a 
servant,  but  a  son;  and  if  a  son, 
then  an  heir  of  God,  through 
Christ. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  i.  18. 

THE  birth  of  Jesus  Christ 

was  on  this  wise  :  When  as  his 

mother  Mary  was  espoused  to 

Joseph,   before  they  came  to- 

3 


gether,  she  was  found  with 
child  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Then  Joseph  her  husband,  be- 
ing a  just  man,  and  not  willing 
to  make  her  a  public  example, 
was  minded  to  put  her  away 
privily.  But  while  he  thought 
on  these  things,  behold,  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  appeared 
unto  him  in  a  dream,  saying, 
Joseph,  thou  son  of  David,  fear 
not  to  take  unto  thee  Mary  thy 
wife ;  for  that  which  is  con- 
ceived in  her  is  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  :  and  she  shall  bring 
forth  a  son,  and  thou  shalt  call 
his  name  Jesus  ;  for  he  shall 
save  his  people  from  their  sins. 
Now  all  this  was  done,  that  it 
might  be  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the 
prophet,  saying,  Behold,  a  vir- 
gin shall  be  with  child,  and 
shall  bring  forth  a  son,  and 
they  shall  call  his  name  Em- 
manuel, which  being  interpret- 
ed, is,  God  with  us.  Then 
Joseph,  being  raised  from  sleep, 
did  as  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
had  bidden  him,  and  took  unto 
him  his  wife;  and  knew  her  not 
till  she  had  brought  forth  her 
first-born  son  ;  and  he  called 
his  name  JESUS. 


THE    CIRCUMCISION    OF  CHRIST. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
madest  thy  blessed  Son  to  be 
circumcised,  and  obedient  to 
the  law  for  man ;  grant  us  the 
true  circumcision  of  the  Spirit, 
that,  our  hearts  and  all  our 
members  being  mortified  from 
all  worldly  and  carnal  lusts, 
we  may  in  all  things  obey  thy 
blessed  will,  through  the  same 


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thy   Son    Jesus    Christ    our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  iv.  8. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  to 
whom  the  Lord  will  not  impute 
sin.  Cometh  this  blessedness 
then  upon  the  circumcision 
only,  or  upon  the  uncircumci- 
sion  also  ?  For  we  say,  that 
faith  was  reckoned  to  Abraham 
for  righteousness.  How  was  it 
then  reckoned  ?  when  he  was 
in  circumcision  or  in  uncircum- 
cision  ?  Not  in  circumcision, 
but  in  uncircumcision.  And  he 
received  the  sign  of  circumci- 
sion, a  seal  of  the  righteousness 
of  the  faith  which  he  had,  yet 
being  uncircumcised ;  that  he 
might  be  the  father  of  all  them 
that  believe,  though  they  be  not 
circumcised;  that  righteousness 
might  be  imputed  unto  them 
also  :  and  the  father  of  circum- 
cision to  them  who  are  not  of 
the  circumcision  only,  but  also 
walk  in  the  steps  of  that  faith 
of  our  father  Abraham,  which 
he  had,  being  yet  uncircum- 
cised. For  the  promise,  that 
he  should  be  the  heir  of  the 
world,  was  not  to  Abraham,  or 
to  his  seed,  through  the  law, 
but  through  the  righteousness 
of  faith.  For  if  they  which 
are  of  the  law  be  heirs,  faith  is 
made  void,  and  the  promise 
made  of  none  effect. 

TJie  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  15. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as  the 
angels  were  gone  away  from 
them  into  heaven,  the  shep- 
herds said  one  to  another,  Let 
us  now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem, 
and  see  this  thing  which  is 
come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord 


THE    EPIPHANY. 


hath  made  known  unto  us.  And 
they  came  with  haste,  and  found 
Mary  and  Joseph,  and  the  babe 
lying  in  a  manger.  And  when 
they  had  seen  it,  they  made 
known  abroad  the  saying  which 
was  told  them  concerning  this 
child.  And  all  they  that  heard 
it  wondered  at  those  things 
which  were  told  them  by  the 
shepherds.  But  Mary  kept  all 
these  things,  and  pondered  them 
in  her  heart.  And  the  shep- 
herds returned,  glorifying  and 
praising  God  for  all  the  things 
that  they  had  heard  and  seen, 
as  it  was  told  unto  them.  And 
Avhen  eight  days  were  accom- 
plished for  the  circumcising  of 
the  child,  his  name  was  called 
JESUS,  which  was  so  named 
of  the  angel  before  he  was  con- 
ceived in  the  womb. 

IT  The  same  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel 
shall  serve  for  every  day  after,  unto  the 
Epiphany. 


THE  EPIPHANY,  OR  THE  MANI- 
FESTATION OF  CHRIST  TO 
THE    GENTILES. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  by  the  leading 
of  a  Star  didst  manifest  thy 
only  begotten  Son  to  the  Gen- 
tiles ;  mercifully  grant  that  we, 
who  know  thee  now  by  faith, 
may  after  this  life  have  the 
fruition  of  thy  glorious  God- 
head, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iii.  1. 

FOR  this  cause,  I  Paul,  the 
prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ  for 
you  Gentiles  ;  if  ye  have  heard 
of  the  dispensation  of  the  grace 
of  God,  which  is  given  me  to 


THE    EPIPHANY. 


you-ward  :  how  that  by  reve- 
lation he  made  known  unto  me 
the  mystery  (as  I  wrote  afore 
in  few  words,  whereby,  when 
ye  read,  ye  may  understand  my 
knowledge  in  the  mystery  of 
Christ)  which  in  other  ages 
was  not  made  known  unto  the 
sons  of  men,  as  it  is  now  re- 
vealed unto  his  holy  Apostles 
and  Prophets  by  the  Spirit  ; 
that  the  Gentiles  should  be 
fellow-heirs,  and  of  the  same 
body,  and  partakers  of  his  pro- 
mise in  Christ,  by  the  Gospel : 
whereof  I  was  made  a  minister, 
according  to  the  gift  of  the 
grace  of  God,  given  unto  me 
by  the  effectual  working  of  his 
power.  Unto  me,  who  am  less 
than  the  least  of  all  saints,  is 
this  grace  given,  that  I  should 
preach  among  the  Gentiles  the 
unsearchable  riches  of  Christ  ; 
and  to  make  all  men  see  what  is 
the  fellowship  of  the  mystery, 
which  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God, 
who  created  all  things  by  Jesus 
Christ  :  to  the  intent  that  now 
unto  the  principalities  and  pow- 
ers in  heavenly  places  might 
be  known,  by  the  Church,  the 
manifold  wisdom  of  God,  ac- 
cording to  the  eternal  purpose 
which  he  purposed  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord  ;  in  whom 
we  have  boldness  and  access 
with  confidence  by  the  faith  of 
him. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  ii.  1. 

WHEN  Jesus  was  born  in 
Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in  the  days 
of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there 
came  wise  men  from  the  east 
to  Jerusalem,  saying,  Where 
is  he  that  is  born  king  of  the 


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Jews  'i  for  we  have  seen  his 
star  in  the  east,  and  are  come 
to  worship  him.  When  Herod 
the  king  heard  these  things,  he 
was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem 
with  him.  And  when  he  had 
gathered  all  the  chief  priests 
and  scribes  of  the  people  toge- 
ther, he  demanded  of  them 
where  Christ  should  be  born. 
And  they  said  unto  him,  in 
Bethlehem  of  Judea  :  for  thus 
it  is  written  by  the  prophet, 
And  thou  Bethlehem  in  the 
land  of  Juda,  art  not  the  least 
among  the  princes  of  Juda ; 
for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a 
Governor  that  shall  rule  my 
people  Israel.  Then  Herod, 
when  he  had  privily  called  the 
wise  men,  inquired  of  them 
diligently  what  time  the  star 
appeared.  And  he  sent  them 
to  Bethlehem,  and  said,  Go,  and 
search  diligently  for  the  young 
child,  and  when  ye  have  found 
him,  bring  me  word  again,  that 
I  may  come  and  worship  him 
also.  When  they  had  heard 
the  king,  they  departed;  and  lo, 
the  star  which  they  saw  in  the 
east  went  before  them,  till  it 
came  and  stood  over  where  the 
young  child  was.  When  they 
saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced  with 
exceeding  great  joy.  And  when 
they  were  come  into  the  house, 
they  saw  the  young  child  with 
Mary  his  mother,  and  fell  down 
and  worshipped  him:  and  when 
they  had  opened  their  treasures, 
they  presented  unto  him  gifts  ; 
gold,  and  frankincense,  and 
myrrh.  And  being  warned  of 
God  in  a  dream,  that  they 
should  not  return  to  Herod, 
they  departed  into  their  own 
country  another  way. 


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THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


THE  FIRST   SUNDAY   AFTER  THE 
EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  receive  the  pray- 
ers of  thy  people  who  call  upon 
thee  ;  and  grant  that  they  may 
both  perceive  and  know  what 
things  they  ought  to  do,  and 
also  may  have  grace  and  power 
faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xii.  1. 

1  BESEECH  you  therefore, 
brethren,  by  the  mercies  of  God, 
that  ye  present  your  bodies  a 
living  sacrifice,  holy,  accepta- 
ble unto  God,  which  is  your 
reasonable  service.  And  be  not 
conformed  to  this  world  ;  but 
be  ye  transformed  by  the  re- 
newing of  your  mind,  that  ye 
may  prove  what  is  that  good, 
and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will 
of  God.  For  I  say,  through 
the  grace  given  unto  me,  to 
every  man  that  is  among  you, 
not  to  think  of  himself  more 
highly  than  he  ought  to  think, 
but  to  think  soberly,  according 
as  God  hath  dealt  to  every  man 
the  measure  of  faith.  For  as 
we  have  many  members  in  one 
body,  and  all  members  have  not 
the  same  office  ;  so  we,  being 
many,  are  one  body  in  Christ, 
and  every  one  members  one  of 
another.  , 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  ii.  41. 

NOW  his  parents  went  to  j 
Jerusalem  every  year  at  the 
feast  of  the  passover.  And 
when  he  was  twelve  years  old, 
they  went  up  to  Jerusalem, 
after  the  custom  of  the  feast. 


And  when  they  had  fulfilled 
the  days,  as  they  returned,  the 
child  Jesus  tarried  behind  in 
Jerusalem  ;  and  Joseph  and  his 
mother  knew  not  of*  it.  But 
they,  supposing  him  to  have 
been  in  the  company,  went  a 
day's  journey,  and  they  sought 
him  among  their  kinsfolk  and 
acquaintance.  And  when  they 
found  him  not,  they  turned  back 
again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking 
him.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that 
after  three  days  they  found 
him  in  the  temple,  sitting  in 
the  midst  of  the  doctors,  both 
hearing  them,  and  asking  them 
questions.  And  all  that  heard 
him  were  astonished  at  his  un- 
derstanding and  answers.  And 
when  they  saw  him  they  were 
amazed  :  and  his  mother  said 
unto  him,  Son,  why  hast  thou 
thus  dealt  with  us  ?  behold,  thy 
father  and  I  have  sought  thee 
sorrowing.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  How  is  it  that  ye  sought 
me  I  wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be 
about  my  Father's  business  I 
And  they  understood  not  the 
saying  which  he  spake  unto 
them.  And  he  went  down  with 
them,  and  came  to  Nazareth, 
and  was  subject  unto  them:  but 
his  mother  kept  all  these  say- 
ings in  her  heart.  And  Jesus 
increased  in  wisdom,  and  sta- 
ture, and  in  favour  with  God 
and  man. 


THE     SECOND     SUNDAY     AFTER 
THE    EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  dost  govern  all  things 
in   heaven  and   earth ;    merci- 
fully hear  the  supplications  of 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


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thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy 
peace  all  the  days  of  our  life, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xii.  6. 

HAVING  then  gifts,  differing 
according  to  the  grace  that  is 
given  to  us,  whether  prophecy, 
let  us  prophesy  according  to 
the  proportion  of  faith ;  or 
ministry,  let  us  wait  on  our 
ministering ;  or  he  that  teach- 
eth,  on  teaching ;  or  he  that 
exhorteth,  on  exhortation :  he 
that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with 
simplicity  ;  he  that  ruleth,  with 
diligence ;  he  that  showeth 
mercy,  with  cheerfulness.  Let 
love  be  without  dissimulation. 
Abhor  that  which  is  evil,  cleave 
to  that  which  is  good.  Be 
kindly  affectioned  one  to  an- 
other with  brotherly  love,  in 
honour  preferring  one  another  : 
not  slothful  in  business  ;  fer- 
vent in  spirit ;  serving  the 
Lord  ;  rejoicing  in  hope  ;  pa- 
tient in  tribulation  ;  continuing 
instant  in  prayer  ;  distributing 
to  the  necessity  of  saints  ;  given 
to  hospitality.  Bless  them 
which  persecute  you ;  bless, 
and  curse  not.  Rejoice  with 
them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep 
with  them  that  weep.  Be  of 
the  same  mind  one  towards 
another.  Mind  not  high  things, 
but  condescend  to  men  of  low 
estate. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  ii.  1. 

AND  the  third  day  there  was 
a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Galilee, 
and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was 
there.  And  both  Jesus  was 
called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the 
marriage.       And    when     they 


wanted  wine,  the  mother  of 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  They 
have  no  wine.  Jesus  saith  unto 
her,  Woman,  what  have  I  to  do 
with  thee?  mine  hour  is  not 
yet  come.  His  mother  saith 
unto  the  servants,  Whatsoever 
he  saith  unto  you,  do  it.  And 
there  were  set  there  six  water- 
pots  of  stone,  after  the  manner 
of  the  purifying  of  the  Jews, 
containing  two  or  three  firkins 
apiece.  Jesus  saith  unto  them, 
Fill  the  water-pots  with  water. 
And  they  filled  them  up  to  the 
brim.  And  he  saith  unto  them, 
Draw  out  now,  and  bear  unto 
the  governor  of  the  feast.  And 
they  bare  it.  When  the  ruler 
of  the  feast  had  tasted  the 
water  that  was  made  wine,  and 
knew  not  whence  it  was  (but 
the  servants  which  drew  the 
water  knew)  the  governor  of 
the  feast  called  the  bridegroom, 
and  saith  unto  him,  Every  man 
at  the  beginning  doth  set  forth 
good  wine,  and  when  men  have 
well  drunk,  then  that  which  is 
worse  :  but  thou  hast  kept  the 
good  wine  until  now.  This 
beginning  of  miracles  did  Jesus 
in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  mani- 
fested forth  his  glory,  and  his 
disciples  believed  on  him. 


THE     THIRD     SUNDAY    AFTER 
THE    EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  mercifully  look  upon  our 
infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dan- 
gers and  necessities  stretch 
forth  thy  right  hand  to  help 
and  defend  us,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


The  Epistle.   Rom.  xii.  16. 

BE  not  wise  in  your  own 
conceits.  Recompense  to  no 
man  evil  for  evil.  Provide 
things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all 
men.  If  it  be  possible,  as  much 
as  lieth  in  you,  live  peaceably 
with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved, 
avenge  not  yourselves,  but 
rather  give  place  unto  wrath  ; 
for  it  is  written,  Vengeance  is 
mine  ;  I  will  repay,  saith  the 
Lord.  Therefore,  if  thine 
enemy  hunger,  feed  him  ;  if  he 
thirst,  give  him  drink  :  for  in 
so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals 
of  fire  on  his  head.  Be  not 
overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome 
evil  with  good. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  viii.  1. 

WHEN  he  was  come  down 
from  the  mountain,  great  mul- 
titudes followed  him.  And 
behold,  there  came  a  leper  and 
worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord, 
if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst  make  me 
clean.  And  Jesus  put  forth  his 
hand,  and  touched  him,  saying, 
I  will,  be  thou  clean.  And 
immediately  his  leprosy  Avas 
cleansed.  And  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  See  thou  tell  no  man,  but 
go  thy  way,  show  thyself  to  the 
priest,  and  offer  the  gift  that 
Moses  commanded  for  a  testi- 
mony unto  them.  And  when 
Jesus  was  entered  into  Caper- 
naum, there  came  unto  him  a 
Centurion,  beseeching  him,  and 
saying,  Lord,  my  servant  lieth 
at  home  sick  of  the  palsy, 
grievously  tormented.  And 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  will 
come  and  heal  him.  The  Cen- 
turion answered  and  said,  Lord, 
I  am  not  worthy  that  thou 
shouldest  come  under  my  roof; 


but  speak  the  word  only,  and 
my  servant  shall  be  healed. 
For  I  am  a  man  under  authori- 
ty, having  soldiers  under  me : 
and  I  say  unto  this  man,  Go, 
and  he  goeth  ;  and  to  another, 
Come,  and  he  cometh  ;  and  to 
my  servant,  Do  this,  and  he 
doeth  it.  When  Jesus  heard 
it,  he  marvelled,  and  said  to 
them  that  followed,  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  I  have  not  found 
so  great  faith,  no,  not  in  Israel. 
And  I  say  unto  you,  that  many 
shall  come  from  the  east  and 
west,  and  shall  sit  down  with 
Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob, 
in  the  kingdom  of  heaven  :  but 
the  children  of  the  kingdom 
shall  be  cast  out  into  outer 
darkness  ;  there  shall  be  weep- 
ing and  gnashing  of  teeth.  And 
Jesus  said  unto  the  Centurion, 
Go  thy  way,  and  as  thou  hast 
believed,  so  be  it  done  unto 
thee.  And  his  servant  was 
healed  in  the  self-same  hour. 


THE   FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  knowest  us  to 
be  set  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
and  great  dangers,  that  by 
reason  of  the  frailty  of  our 
nature  we  cannot  always  stand 
upright  ;  grant  to  us  such 
strength  and  protection,  as  may 
support  us  in  all  dangers,  and 
carry  us  through  all  tempta- 
tions, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  xiii.  1. 

LET  every  soul  be  subject 
unto  the  higher  powers  ;  for 
there  is  no  power  but  of  God  : 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


55 


the  powers  that  be  are  ordained 
of  God.  Whosoever,  therefore, 
resisteth  the  power,  resisteth 
the  ordinance  of  God  :  and  they 
that  resist,  shall  receive  to 
themselves  damnation.  For 
rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good 
works,  but  to  the  evil.  Wilt 
thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the 
power  ?  do  that  which  is  good, 
and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of 
the  same  :  for  he  is  the  minister 
of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But 
if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil, 
be  afraid ;  for  he  beareth  not 
the  sword  in  vain  :  for  he  is  the 
minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to 
execute  wrath  upon  him  that 
doeth  evil.  Wherefore  ye  must 
needs  be  subject,  not  only  for 
wrath,  but  also  for  conscience' 
sake.  For,  for  this  cause  pay 
ye  tribute  also  ;  for  they  are 
God's  ministers,  attending  con- 
tinually upon  this  very  thing. 
Render,  therefore,  to  all  their 
dues  ;  tribute  to  whom  tribute 
is  due,  custom  to  Avhom  custom, 
fear  to  whom  fear,  honour  to 
whom  honour. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  viii.  23. 

AND  when  he  was  entered 
into  a  ship,  his  disciples  fol- 
lowed him.  And  behold,  there 
arose  a  great  tempest  in  the 
sea,  insomuch  that  the  ship  was 
covered  with  the  waves  ;  but  he 
was  asleep.  And  his  disciples 
came  to  him  and  awoke  him, 
saying,  Lord,  save  us,  Ave  perish. 
And  he  saith  unto  them,  Why 
are  ye  fearful,  O  ye  of  little 
faith  ?  Then  he  arose,  and  re- 
buked the  winds  and  the  sea, 
and  there  Avas  a  great  calm. 
But  the  men  marvelled,  saying, 
What  manner  of  man  is  this, 


that  even  the  winds  and  the  sea 
obey  him  1  And  when  he  was 
come  to  the  other  side,  into 
the  country  of  the  Gergesenes, 
there  met  him  two  possessed 
with  devils,  coming  out  of  the 
tombs,  exceeding  fierce,  so  that 
no  man  might  pass  by  that  way. 
And  behold,  they  cried  out, 
saying,  What  have  Ave  to  do 
Avith  thee,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of 
God  ?  art  thou  come  hither  to 
torment  us  before  the  time  ? 
And  there  was  a  good  Avay  off 
from  them  an  herd  of  many 
swine,  feeding.  So  the  devils 
besought  him,  saying,  If  thou 
cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go 
away  into  the  herd  of  swine. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  Go. 
And  A\rhen  they  Avere  come  out, 
they  went  into  the  herd  of 
SAvine ;  and  behold,  the  Avhole 
herd  of  SAvine  ran  Adolently 
doAvn  a  steep  place  into  the 
sea,  and  perished  in  theAvaters. 
And  they  that  kept  them  fled, 
and  Avent  their  ways  into  the 
city,  and  told  every  thing,  and 
Avhat  Avas  befallen  to  the  pos- 
sessed of  the  deA'ils.  And  be- 
hold, the  Avhole  city  came  out 
to  meet  Jesus  ;  and  Avhen  they 
saw  him,  they  besought  him, 
that  he  Avould  depart  out  of 
their  coasts. 


THE   FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE 
EPIPHANY. 

Hie  Collect. 

O  LORD,  Ave  beseech  thee 
to  keep  thy  Church  and  House- 
hold continually  in  thy  true  re- 
ligion, that  they  Avho  do  lean 
only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  hea- 
venly grace,  may  evermore  be 


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THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


defended  by  thy  mighty  power, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Col.  iii.  12. 

PUT  on  therefore  (as  the 
elect  of  God,  holy  and  beloved) 
bowels  of  mercies,  kindness, 
humbleness  of  mind,  meekness, 
long-suffering ;  forbearing  one 
another,  and  forgiving  one  an- 
other, if  any  man  have  a  quarrel 
against  any  ;  even  as  Christ 
forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye. 
And,  above  all  these  things,  put 
on  charity,  which  is  the  bond 
of  perfectness.  And  let  the 
peace  of  God  rule  in  your 
hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye 
are  called  in  one  body ;  and  be 
ye  thankful.  Let  the  word 
of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly 
in  all  wisdom ;  teaching  and 
admonishing  one  another  in 
psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spirit- 
ual songs  ;  singing  with  grace 
in  -your  hearts  to  the  Lord. 
And  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word 
or  deed,  do  all  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  ;  giving  thanks 
to  God  and  the  Father  by  him. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  xiii.  24. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
likened  unto  a  man  which  sow- 
ed good  seed  in  his  field.  But 
while  men  slept,  his  enemy 
came  and  sowed  tares  among 
the  wheat,  and  went  his  way. 
But  when  the  blade  was  sprung 
up,  and  brought  forth  fruit, 
then  appeared  the  tares  also. 
So  the  servants  of  the  house- 
holder came  and  said  unto  him, 
Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow  good 
seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence 
then  hath  it  tares  ?  He  said 
unto  them,  An  enemy  hath  done 


this.  The  servants  said  unto 
him,  Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go 
and  gather  them  up  ?  But  he 
said,  Nay  ;  lest,  while  ye  gather 
up  the  tares,  ye  root  up  also 
the  wheat  with  them.  Let  both 
grow  together  until  the  harvest; 
and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I 
will  say  to  the  reapers,  Gather 
ye  together  first  the  tares,  and 
bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn 
them ;  but  gather  the  wheat 
into  my  barn. 


THE  SIXTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  THE 
EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  whose  blessed  Son 
was  manifested  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil, 
and  make  us  the  sons  of  God, 
and  heirs  of  eternal  life  ;  grant 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  that  having 
this  hope,  we  may  purify  our- 
selves, even  as  he  is  pure ;  that 
when  he  shall  appear  again 
with  power  and  great  glory, 
we  may  be  made  like  unto  him 
in  his  eternal  and  glorious 
kingdom  ;  where,  with  thee,  O 
Father,  and  thee,  O  Holy 
Ghost,  he  liveth  and  reigneth, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  John  iii.  1. 

BEHOLD  what  manner  of 
love  the  Father  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be 
called  the  sons  of  God  ;  there- 
fore the  world  knoweth  us  not, 
because  it  knew  him  not.  Be- 
loved, now  are  we  the  sons  of 
God  ;  and  it  doth  not  yet  appear 
what  we  shall  be  :  but  we  know, 
that  when  he  shall  appear,  we 
shall  be  like  him  ;  for  we  shall 


SEPTUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 


57 


see  him  as  he  is.  And  every 
man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him 
purifieth  himself,  even  as  he  is 
pure.  Whosoever  committeth 
sin,  transgresseth  also  the  law ; 
for  sin  is  the  transgression  of 
the  law.  And  ye  know  that  he 
was  manifested  to  take  away 
our  sins  ;  and  in  him  is  no  sin. 
Whosoever  abideth  in  him,  sin- 
neth  not :  whosoever  sinneth, 
hath  not  seen  him,  neither 
known  him.  Little  children, 
let  no  man  deceive  you :  he 
that  doeth  righteousness  is 
righteous,  even  as  he  is  right- 
eous. He  that  committeth  sin 
is  of  the  devil ;  for  the  devil 
sinneth  from  the  beginning. 
For  this  purpose  the  Son  of 
God  was  manifested,  that  he 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the 
devil. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xxiv.  23. 

THEN  if  any  man  shall  say 
unto  you,  Lo,  here  is  Christ, 
or  there  ;  believe  it  not.  For 
there  shall  arise  false  Christs 
and  false  prophets,  and  shall 
show  great  signs  and  wonders  ; 
insomuch  that  (if  it  were  possi- 
ble) they  shall  deceive  the  very 
elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  you 
before.  Wherefore,  if  they 
shall  say  unto  you,  Behold,  he 
is  in  the  desert ;  go  not  forth  : 
behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  cham- 
bers ;  believe  it  not.  For  as 
the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the 
east,  and  shineth  even  unto  the 
west ;  so  shall  also  the  coming 
of  the  Son  of  man  be.  For 
wheresoever  the  carcase  is, 
there  will  the  eagles  be  gather- 
ed together.  Immediately  after 
the  tribulation  of  those  days, 
shall  the  sun  be  darkened,  and 


the  moon  shall  not  give  her 
light,  and  the  stars  shall  fall 
from  heaven,  and  the  powers 
of  the  heavens  shall  be  shaken. 
And  then  shall  appear  the  sign 
of  the  Son  of  man  in  heaven  ; 
and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of 
the  earth  mourn,  and  they  shall 
see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in 
the  clouds  of  heaven,  with 
power  and  great  glory.  And  he 
shall  send  his  angels  with  a 
great  sound  of  a  trumpet,  and. 
they  shall  gather  together  his 
elect  from  the  four  winds,  from 
one  end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 


THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  SEPTUA- 
GESIMA, OR  THE  THIRD  SUN- 
DAY BEFORE    LENT. 

The  Collect. 
O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee 
favourably  to  hear  the  prayers 
of  thy  people,  that  Ave,  who  are 
justly  punished  for  our  offences, 
may  be  mercifully  delivered  by 
thy  goodness,  for  the  glory 
of  thy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen, 

The  Epistle.     1  Cor,  ix,  24. 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  they 
which  run  in  a  race,  run  all, 
but  one  receiveth  the  prize? 
So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain. 
And  every  man  that  strive th 
for  the  mastery,  is  temperate  in 
all  things.  Now  they  do  it  to 
obtain  a  corruptible  crown,  but 
we  an  incorruptible,  I  there- 
fore so  run,  not  as  uncertainly; 
so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beat- 
eth  the  air :  but  I  keep  under 
my  body  and  bring  it  into  sub- 
jection, lest  that  by  any  means, 

3* 


SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 


58 

when  I  have  preached  to  others, 
I  myself  should  be  a  cast-away. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xx.  1. 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
like  unto  a  man  that  is  an  house- 
holder, which  went  out  early 
in  the  morning  to  hire  labour- 
ers into  his  vineyard.  And 
when  he  had  agreed  with  the 
labourers  for  a  penny  a  day, 
he  sent  them  into  his  vineyard. 
And  he  went  out  about  the  third 
hour,  and  saw  others  standing 
idle  in  the  market-place,  and 
said  unto  them,  Go  ye  also  into 
the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever 
is  right  I  will  give  you.  And 
they  went  their  way.  Again 
he  went  out  about  the  sixth 
and  ninth  hour,  and  did  like- 
wise. And  about  the  eleventh 
hour  he  went  out,  and  found 
others  standing  idle,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Why  stand  ye  here 
all  the  day  idle  ?  They  say  unto 
him,  Because  no  man  hath 
hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them, 
Go  ye  also  into  the  vineyard, 
and  whatsoever  is  right  that 
shall  ye  receive.  So  when 
even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the 
vineyard  saith  unto  his  steward, 
Call  the  labourers,  and  give 
them  their  hire,  beginning  from 
the  last  unto  the  first.  And 
when  they  came,  that  were 
hired  about  the  eleventh  hour, 
they  received  every  man  a  pen- 
ny. But  when  the  first  came, 
they  supposed  that  they  should 
have  received  more ;  and  they 
likewise  received  every  man 
a  penny.  And  when  they  had 
received  it,  they  murmured 
against  the  good  man  of  the 
house,  saying,  These  last  have 
wrought  but  one  hour,  and  thou 


hast  made  them  equal  unto  us, 
which  have  borne  the  burden 
and  heat  of  the  day.  But  he 
answered  one  of  them,  and  said, 
Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong ; 
didst  not  thou  agree  with  me 
for  a  penny  ?  Take  that  thine 
is,  and  go  thy  way  ;  I  will  give 
unto  this  last  even  as  unto  thee. 
Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do 
what  I  will  with  mine  own  ?  Is 
thine  eye  evil,  because  I  am 
good  ?  So  the  last  shall  be  first, 
and  the  first  last;  for  many  be 
called,  but  few  chosen. 


THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  SEXAGESI- 
MA, OR  THE  SECOND  SUNDAY 
BEFORE    LENT. 

The  Collect. 
O  LORD  God,  who  seest 
that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  any 
thing  that  we  do ;  mercifully 
grant  that  by  thy  power  we 
may  be  defended  against  all  ad- 
versity, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  xi.  19. 
YE  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing 
ye  yourselves  are  wise.  For 
ye  suffer  if  a  man  bring  you 
into  bondage,  if  a  man  devour 
you,  if  a  man  take  of  you,  if  a 
man  exalt  himself,  if  a  man 
smite  you  on  the  face.  I  speak 
as  concerning  reproach,  as 
though  we  had  been  weak : 
howbeit,  whereinsoever  any  is 
bold,  (I  speak  foolishly,)  I  am 
bold  also.  Are  they  Hebrews? 
so  am  I :  are  they  Israelites  ? 
so  am  I :  are  they  the  seed  of 
Abraham  ?  so  am  I :  are  they 
ministers  of  Christ  1  (I  speak 
as  a  fool)  I  am  more :  in  labours 
more  abundant;  in  stripes  above 
measure ;  in  prisons  more  fre- 


QUINQUAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 


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qnent ;  in  deaths  oft.  Of  the 
Jews  five  times  received  I  forty 
stripes  save  one  ;  thrice  Avas  I 
beaten  with  rods ;  once  was  I 
stoned  ;  thrice  I  suffered  ship- 
wreck ;  a  night  and  a  day  I  have 
been  in  the  deep  ;  in  journey- 
ings  often ;  in  perils  of  waters; 
in  perils  of  robbers  ;  in  perils 
by  mine  own  countrymen  ;  in 
perils  by  the  heathen  ;  in  perils 
in  the  city ;  in  perils  in  the 
wilderness  ;  in  perils  in  the  sea; 
in  perils  among  false  brethren  ; 
in  weariness  and  painfulness ; 
in  watchings  often  ;  in  hunger 
and  thirst ;  in  fastings  often  ;  in 
cold  and  nakedness ;  besides 
those  things  that  are  without, 
that  which  cometh  upon  me 
daily,  the  care  of  all  the 
Churches.  Who  is  weak,  and 
I  am  not  weak  ?  who  is  offend- 
ed, and  I  burn  not  ?  If  I  must 
needs  glory,  I  will  glory  of  the 
things  which  concern  mine 
infirmities.  The  God  and  Fa- 
ther of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
which  is  blessed  for  evermore, 
knoweth  that  I  lie  not. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  viii.  4. 

WHEN  much  people  were 
gathered  together,  and  were 
come  to  him  out  of  every  city, 
he  spake  by  a  parable  :  A  sower 
went  out  to  sow  his  seed  ;  and 
as  he  sowed,  some  fell  by  the 
way-side,  and  it  was  trodden 
down,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air 
devoured  it ;  and  some  fell  upon 
a  rock,  and  as  soon  as  it  was 
sprung  up,  it  withered  away, 
because  it  lacked  moisture;  and 
some  fell  among  thorns,  and 
the  thorns  sprang  up  with  it, 
and  choaked  it;  and  other  fell 
on   good   ground,   and   sprang  I 


up,  and  bare  fruit  an  hundred 
fold.  And  when  he  had  said 
these  things,  he  cried,  He  that 
hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 
And  his  disciples  asked  him, 
saying,  What  might  this  para- 
ble be  1  And  he  said,  Unto  you 
it  is  given  to  know  the  mysteries 
of  the  kingdom  of  God  ;  but  to 
others  in  parables  :  that  seeing 
they  might  not  see,  and  hearing 
they  might  not  understand. 
Now  the  parable  is  this  :  the 
seed  is  the  word  of  God.  Those 
by  the  way-side  are  they  that 
hear ;  then  cometh  the  devil, 
and  taketh  away  the  word  out 
of  their  hearts,  lest  they  should 
believe  and  be  saved.  They 
on  the  rock  are  they,  which, 
when  they  hear,  receive  the 
word  with  joy ;  and  these  have 
no  root,  which  for  a  while  be- 
lieve, and  in  time  of  temptation 
fall  away.  And  that  which 
fell  among  thorns  are  they, 
which,  when  they  have  heard, 
go  forth,  and  are  choaked  Avith 
cares,  and  riches,  and  pleasures 
of  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit 
to  perfection.  But  that  on  the 
good  ground  are  they,  Avhich,  in 
an  honest  and  good  heart,  hav- 
ing heard  the  word,  keep  it,  and 
bring  forth  fruit  with  patience. 


THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  QUINQUA- 
GESIMA,  OR  THE  NEXT  SUN- 
DAY BEFORE  LENT. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  Avho  hast  taught 
us  that  all  our  doings  without 
charity  are  nothing  Avorth  ; 
send  thy  Holy  Ghost,  and 
pour  into  our  hearts  that  most 
excellent  gift  of  charity,  the 
very  bond  of  peace,  and  of  all 


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QUINQUAGEStMA    SUNDAY. 


virtues  ;  without  which,  who- 
soever liveth  is  counted  dead 
before  thee :  Grant  this  for 
thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  xiii.  1. 

THOUGH  I  speak  with  the 
tongues  of  men  and  of  angels, 
and  have  not  charity,  I  am 
become  as  sounding  brass  or  a 
tinkling  cymbal  :  and  though 
I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries, 
and  all  knowledge  ;  and  though 
I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could 
remove  mountains,  and  have 
not  charity,  I  am  nothing.  And 
though  I  bestow  all  my  goods 
to  feed  the  poor,  and  though 
I  give  my  body  to  be  burned, 
and  have  not  charity,  it  profit- 
eth  me  nothing.  Charity  suf- 
fereth  long,  and  is  kind  ;  charity 
envieth  not ;  charity  vaunteth 
not  itself;  is  not  puffed  up; 
doth  not  behave  itself  unseem- 
ly ;  seeketh  not  her  own ;  is 
not  easily  provoked  ;  thinketh 
no  evil ;  rejoiceth  not  in  iniqui- 
ty, but  rejoiceth  in  the  truth  ; 
beareth  all  things,  believeth  all 
things,  hopeth  all  things,  en- 
dureth  all  things.  Charity  never 
faileth :  but  whether  there  be 
prophecies,  they  shall  fail ; 
whether  there  be  tongues,  they 
shall  cease ;  whether  there  be 
knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away. 
For  we  know  in  part,  and  we 
prophesy  in  part.  But  when 
that  which  is  perfect  is  come, 
then  that  which  is  in  part  shall 
be  done  away.  When  I  was 
a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I 
understood  as  a  child,  I  thought 
as  a  child  ;  but  when  I  became 
a   man,    I   put   away   childish 


things.  For  now  Ave  see 
through  a  glass  darkly;  but 
then  face  to  face :  now  I  know 
in  part ;  but  then  shall  I  know 
even  as  also  I  am  known.  And 
now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity, 
these  three ;  but  the  greatest 
of  these  is  charity. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Lukexviii.  31. 

THEN  Jesus  took  unto  him 
the  twelve,  and  said  unto  them, 
Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem, 
and  all  things  that  are  written 
by  the  prophets  concerning  the 
Son  of  man  shall  be  accom- 
plished. For  he  shall  be  deli- 
vered unto  the  Gentiles,  and 
shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully 
entreated,  and  spitted  on  :  and 
they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put 
him  to  death;  and  the  third 
day  he  shall  rise  again.  And 
they  understood  none  of  these 
things :  and  this  saying  was 
hid  from  them,  neither  knew 
they  the  things  which  were 
spoken.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  as  he  was  come  nigh  unto 
Jericho,  a  certain  blind  man 
sat  by  the  way-side  begging  ; 
and  hearing  the  multitude,  pass 
by,  he  asked  what  it  meant. 
And  they  told  him,  that  Jesus 
of  Nazareth  passeth  by.  And 
he  cried,  saying,  Jesus,  thou 
Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on 
me.  And  they  which  went 
before  rebuked  him,  that  he 
should  hold  his  peace  ;  but  he 
cried  so  much  the  more,  Thou 
Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on 
me.  And  Jesus  stood,  and 
commanded  him  to  be  brought 
unto  him :  and  when  he  was 
come  near,  he  asked  him,  say- 
ing, "What  wilt  thou  that  I 
should  do  unto  thee  ?     And  he 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 


said,  Lord,  that  I  may  receive 
my  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Receive  thy  sight ;  thy 
faith  hath  saved  thee.  And 
immediately  he  received  his 
sight,  and  followed  him,  glori- 
fying God  :  and  all  the  people, 
when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise 
unto  God. 


THE  FIRST  DAY  OF  LENT,  COM- 
MONLY CALLED  ASH-WEDNES- 
DAY. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hatest  nothing  that 
thou  hast  made,  and  dost  for- 
give the  sins  of  all  those  who 
are  penitent ;  create  and  make 
in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts, 
that  we,  worthily  lamenting  our 
sins  and  acknowledging  our 
wretchedness,  may  obtain  of 
thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy, 
perfect  remission  and  forgive- 
ness, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

M  This  Collect  is  to  be  read  every  day  in 
Lent,  after  the  Collect  appointed  for  the  day. 

1T  At  Morning  Prayer,  the  Litany  being 
ended,  shall  be  said  the  following  Prayers, 
immediately  before  the  general  Thanks- 
giving. 

O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
mercifully  hear  our  prayers, 
and  spare  all  those  who  confess 
their  sins  unto  thee  ;  that  they, 
whose  consciences  by  sin  are 
accused,  by  thy  merciful  par- 
don may  be  absolved,  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  MOST  mighty  God,  and 
merciful  Father,  who  hast  com- 
passion upon  all  men,  and 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made ;  who  wouldest  not  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he   should   turn  from  his 


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sin,  and  be  saved ;  mercifully 
forgive  us  our  trespasses ;  re- 
ceive and  comfort  us,  who  are 
grieved  and  wearied  with  the 
burden  of  our  sins.  Thy  pro- 
perty is  always  to  have  mercy ; 
to  thee  only  it  appertaineth  to 
forgive  sins  :  spare  us  there- 
fore, good  Lord,  spare  thy 
people,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed :  enter  not  into  judg- 
ment with  thy  servants,  who 
are  vile  earth,  and  miserable 
sinners ;  but  so  turn  thine 
anger  from  us,  who  meekly 
acknowledge  our  vileness,  and 
truly  repent  us  of  our  faults ; 
and  so  make  haste  to  help  us 
in  this  world,  that  we  may 
ever  live  with  thee  in  the 
world  to  come,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  people  say  this  that  follow- 
eth,  after  the  Minister. 

TURN  thou  us,  O  good  Lord, 
and  so  shall  we  be  turned.  Be 
favourable,  O  Lord,  be  favour- 
able to  thy  people,  who  turn 
to  thee  in  weeping,  fasting  and 
praying.  For  thou  art  a  mer- 
ciful God,  full  of  compassion, 
long-suffering,  and  of  great  pity. 
Thou  sparest  when  we  deserve 
punishment,  and  in  thy  wrath 
thinkest  upon  mercy.  Spare 
thy  people,  good  Lord,  spare 
them  ;  and  let  not  thine  heritage 
be  brought  to  confusion.  Hear 
us,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercy  is 
great ;  and  after  the  multitude 
of  thy  mercies  look  upon  us, 
through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  thy  blessed  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Joel  ii.  12. 

TURN  ye  even  to  me,  saith 
the  Lord,  with  all  your  heart, 


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and  with  fasting-,  and  with 
weeping,  and  with  mourning. 
And  rend  your  heart,  and 
not  your  garments,  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  your  God  :  for 
he  is  gracious  and  merciful, 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great 
kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of 
the  evil.  Who  knoweth  if  he 
will  return,  and  repent,  and 
leave  a  blessing  behind  him, 
even  a  meat-offering  and  a 
drink-offering  unto  the  Lord 
your  God  ?  Blow  the  trumpet 
in  Zion,  sanctify  a  fast,  call  a 
solemn  assembly,  gather  the 
people,  sanctify  the  congrega- 
tion, assemble  the  elders,  gather 
the  children  and  those  that  suck 
the  breasts  ;  let  the  bridegroom 
go  forth  of  his  chamber,  and 
the  bride  out  of  her  closet;  let 
the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the 
Lord,  weep  between  the  porch 
and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say, 
Spare  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and 
give  not  thine  heritage  to  re- 
proach, that  the  heathen  should 
rule  over  them :  wherefore 
should  they  say  among  the  peo- 
ple, Where  is  their  God  ? 

The  Gospel.      St.  Matt.  vi.  16. 

WHEN  ye  fast,  be  not  as 
the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad  counte- 
nance :  for  they  disfigure  their 
faces,  that  they  may  appear 
unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  they  have  their  re- 
ward. But  thou,  when  thou 
fastest,  anoint  thine  head,  and 
wash  thy  face,  that  thou  ap- 
pear not  unto  men  to  fast,  but 
unto  thy  Father  which  is  in 
secret ;  and  thy  Father  which 
seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward 
thee  openly.  Lay  not  up 
for   yourselves  treasures  upon 


THE    FIRST    SUNDAY    IN    LENT. 


earth,  where  moth  and  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
break  through  and  steal :  but 
lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures 
in  heaven,  where  neither  moth 
nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 
where  thieves  do  not  break 
through  nor  steal  :  for  where 
your  treasure  is,  there  will  your 
heart  be  also. 


THE    FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  who  for  our  sake 
didst  fast  forty  days  and  forty 
nights ;  give  us  grace  to  use 
such  abstinence,  that  our  flesh 
being  subdued  to  the  Spirit,  we 
may  ever  obey  thy  godly  mo- 
tions in  righteousness  and  true 
holiness,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory,  who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  vi.  1. 

WE  then,  as  workers  toge- 
ther with  him,  beseech  you 
also,  that  ye  receive  not  the 
grace  of  God  in  vain  :  (For  he 
saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a 
time  accepted,  and  in  the  day  of 
salvation  have  I  succoured  thee : 
behold,  now  is  the  accepted 
time  ;  behold,  now  is  the  day 
of  salvation)  giving  no  offence 
in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry 
be  not  blamed  ;  but  in  all  things 
approving  ourselves  as  the 
ministers  of  God,  in  much  pa- 
tience, in  afflictions,  in  necessi- 
ties, in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in 
imprisonments,  in?  tumults,  in 
labours,  in  watchings,  in  fast- 
ings ;  by  pureness,  by  know- 
ledge,   by    long-suffering,    by 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
by  love  unfeigned,  by  the  word 
of  truth,  by  the  power  of  God, 
by  the  armour  of  righteousness 
on  the  right  hand  and  on  the 
left,  by  honour  and  dishonour, 
by  evil  report  and  good  report ; 
as  deceivers,  and  yet  true ;  as 
unknown,  and  yet  well  known ; 
as  dying,  and  behold  we  live  ; 
as  chastened,  and  not  killed  ; 
as  sorrowful,  yet  alway  rejoic- 
ing ;  as  poor,  yet  making  many 
rich ;  as  having  nothing,  and 
yet  possessing  all  things. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  iv.  1. 

THEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of 
the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness, 
to  be  tempted  of  the  devil : 
and  when  he  had  fasted  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  he  was 
afterward  an  hungered.  And 
when  the  tempter  came  to  him, 
he  said,  If  thou  be  the  Son 
of  God,  command  that  these 
stones  be  made  bread.  But  he 
answered  and  said,  It  is  written, 
Man  shall  not  live  by  bread 
alone,  but  by  every  word  that 
proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of 
God.  Then  the  devil  taketh 
him. up  into  the  holy  city,  and 
setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the 
temple,  and  saith  unto  him,  If 
thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  cast 
thyself  down  ;  for  it  is  written, 
He  shall  give  his  angels  charge 
concerning  thee  ;  and  in  their 
hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up, 
lest  at  any  time  thou  dash  thy 
foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  It  is  Avritten 
again,  Thou  shalt  not  tempt 
the  Lord  thy  God.  Again  the 
devil  taketh  him  up  into  an 
exceeding  high  mountain,  and 
showeth  him  all  the  kingdoms 


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of  the  world,  and  the  glory  of 
them  ;  and  saith  unto  him,  All 
these  things  will  I  give  thee,  if 
thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship 
me.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto 
him,  Get  thee  hence,  Satan ;  for 
it  is  written,  Thou  shalt  wor- 
ship the  Lord  thy  God,  and 
him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 
Then  the  devil  leaveth  him, 
and  behold,  angels  came  and 
ministered  unto  him. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest 
that  we  have  no  power  of  our- 
selves to  help  ourselves  ;  keep 
us  both  outwardly  in  our  bodies, 
and  inwardly  in  our  souls ;  that 
we  may  be  defended  from  all 
adversities  which  may  happen 
to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil 
thoughts  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  Thess.  iv.  1. 

WE  beseech  you,  brethren, 
and  exhort  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received 
of  us  how  ye  ought  to  walk, 
and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would 
abound  more  and  more.  For 
ye  know  what  commandments 
we  gave  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus. 
For  this  is  the  will  of  God, 
even  your  sanctification,  that 
ye  should  abstain  from  fornica- 
tion :  that  every  one  of  you 
should  know  how  to  possess 
his  vessel  in  sanctification  and 
honour  ;  not  in  the  lust  of  con- 
cupiscence, even  as  the  Gentiles 
which  know  not  God  :  that  no 
man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his 
brother  in  any  matter ;  because 


64 

that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of 
all  such,  as  we  also  have  fore- 
warned you  and  testified.  For 
God  hath  not  called  us  unto 
uncleanness,  but  unto  holiness. 
He  therefore  that  despiseth, 
despiseth  not  man,  but  God, 
who  hath  also  given  unto  us  his 
holy  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  xv.  21. 

JESUS  went  thence,  and  de- 
parted into  the  coasts  of  Tyre 
and  Sidon.  And  behold,  a 
woman  of  Canaan  came  out  of 
the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto 
him,  saying,  Have  mercy  on 
me,  O  Lord,  thou  Son  of  David : 
my  daughter  is  grievously  vexed 
with  a  devil.  But  he  answered 
her  not  a  word.  And  his  dis- 
ciples came  and  besought  him, 
saying,  Send  her  away ;  for  she 
crieth  after  us.  But  he  an- 
swered and  said,  I  am  not  sent 
but  unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the 
house  of  Israel.  Then  came 
she  and  worshipped  him,  say- 
ing, Lord,  help  me.  But  he 
answered,  and  said,  It  is  not 
meet  to  take  the  children's 
bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs. 
And  she  said,  Truth,  Lord ;  yet 
the  dogs  eat  of  the  crumbs 
which  fall  from  their  master's 
table.  Then  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  her,  O  woman, 
great  is  thy  faith  :  be  it  unto 
thee  even  as  thou  wilt.  And 
her  daughter  was  made  whole 
from  that  very  hour. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 
WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty 
God,  look  upon  the  hearty  de- 
sires of  thy  humble  servants, 


and  stretch  forth  the  right  hand 
of  thy  majesty,  to  be  our  de- 
fence against  all  our  enemies, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  v.  1. 

BE  ye  therefore  followers  of 
God,  as  dear  children  ;  and 
walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also 
hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given 
himself  for  us,  an  offering  and 
a  sacrifice  to  God,  for  a  sweet- 
smelling  savour.  But  fornica- 
tion and  all  uncleanness,  or 
covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once 
named  amongst  you,  as  becom- 
eth  saints ;  neither  filthiness, 
nor  foolish  talking,  nor  jesting, 
which  are  not  convenient ;  but 
rather  giving  of  thanks.  For 
this  ye  know,  that  no  whore- 
monger, nor  unclean  person, 
nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an 
idolater,  hath  any  inheritance 
in  the  kingdom  of  Christ,  and 
of  God.  Let  no  man  deceive 
you  with  vain  words  :  for  be- 
cause of  these  things  cometh 
the  wrath  of  God  upon  the 
children  of  disobedience.  Be 
not  ye  therefore  partakers  with 
them  ;  for  ye  were  sometimes 
darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light 
in  the  Lord  :  walk  as  children 
of  light ;  (for  the  fruit  of  the 
Spirit  is  in  all  goodness,  and 
righteousness,  and  truth)  prov- 
ing what  is  acceptable  unto  the 
Lord.  And  have  no  fellowship 
with  the  unfruitful  works  of 
darkness,  but  rather  reprove 
them.  For  it  is  a  shame  even 
to  speak  of  those  things  which 
are  done  of  them  in  secret.  But 
all  things  that  are  reproved,  are 
made  manifest  by  the  light ;  for 
whatsoever  doth  make  manifest 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


is  light.  Wherefore  he  saith, 
Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and 
arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ 
shall  give  thee  light. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xi.  14. 

JESUS  was  casting  out  a 
devil,  and  it  was  dumb.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  when  the  devil 
was  gone  out,  the  dumb  spake  ; 
and  the  people  wondered.  But 
some  of  them  said,  He  casteth 
out  devils  through  Beelzebub, 
the  chief  of  the  devils.  And 
others,  tempting  him,  sought 
of  him  a  sign  from  heaven. 
But  he,  knowing  their  thoughts, 
said  unto  them,  Every  kingdom 
divided  against  itself,  is  brought 
to  desolation ;  and  a  house 
divided  against  a  house,  falleth. 
If  Satan  also  be  divided  against 
himself,  how  shall  his  kingdom 
stand?  because  ye  say  that  I 
cast  out  devils  through  Beelze- 
bub. And  if  I  by  Beelzebub 
cast  out  devils,  by  whom  do 
your  sons  cast  them  out  ?  there- 
fore shall  they  be  your  judges. 
But  if  I  with  the  finger  of  God 
cast  out  devils,  no  doubt  the 
kingdom  of  God  is  come  upon 
you.  When  a  strong  man 
armed  keepeth  his  palace,  his 
goods  are  in  peace ;  but  when 
a  stronger  than  he  shall  come 
upon  him  and  overcome  him, 
he  taketh  from  him  all  his  ar- 
mour wherein  he  trusted,  and 
divideth  his  spoils.  He  that  is 
not  with  me,  is  against  me  ;  and 
he  that  gathereth  not  with  me, 
scattereth.  When  the  unclean 
spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he 
walketh  through  dry  places, 
seeking  rest ;  and  finding  none, 
he  saith,  I  will  return  unto  my 
house  whence  I  came  out.  And 


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when  he  cometh,  he  findeth  it 
swept  and  garnished.  Then 
goeth  he,  and  taketh  to  him 
seven  other  spirits  more  wicked 
than  himself,  and  they  enter  in, 
and  dwell  there  ;  and  the  last 
state  of  that  man  is  worse  than 
the  first.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
as  he  spake  these  things,  a  cer- 
tain woman  of  the  company 
lift  up  her  voice,  and  said  unto 
him,  Blessed  is  the  womb  that 
bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which 
thou  hast  sucked.  But  he  said, 
Yea,  rather  blessed  are  they 
that  hear  the  word  of  God,  and 
keep  it.  / 


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The  Collect. 
GRANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily 
deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the 
comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mer- 
cifully be  relieved,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Gal.  iv.  21. 

TELL  me,  ye  that  desire  to 
be  under  the  law,  do  ye  not 
hear  the  law  ?  For  it  is  written, 
that  Abraham  had  two  sons, 
the  one  by  a  bond-maid,  the 
other  by  a  free-woman.  But 
he  who  was  of  the  bond-woman 
was  born  after  the  flesh;  but 
he  of  the  free-woman  was  by 
promise.  Which  things  are 
an  allegory :  for  these  are  the 
two  covenants ;  the  one  from 
Mount  Sinai,  which  gendereth 
to  bondage,  which  is  Agar. 
For  this  Agar  is  Mount  Sinai 
in  Arabia,  and  answereth  to 
Jerusalem  which  now  is,  and  is 
in  bondage  with  her  children. 


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But  Jerusalem  which  is  above, 
is  free  ;  which  is  the  mother 
of  us  all.  For  it  is  written, 
Rejoice,  thou  barren  that  bear- 
est  not ;  break  forth  and  cry, 
thou  that  travailest  not ;  for 
the  desolate  hath  many  more 
children  than  she  which  hath 
an  husband.  Now  we,  brethren, 
as  Isaac  was,  are  the  children 
of  promise.  But  as  then,  he 
that  was  born  after  the  flesh 
persecuted  him  that  was  born 
after  the  spirit ;  even  so  it  is 
now.  Nevertheless,  what  saith 
the  Scripture  ?  Cast  out  the 
bond-woman  and  her  son  ;  for 
the  son  of  the  bond-woman 
shall  not  be  heir  with  the  son 
of  the  free-woman.  So  then, 
brethren,  we  are  not  children 
of  the  bond-woman,  but  of  the 
free. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  vi.  1. 

JESUS  went  over  the  sea  of 
Galilee,  which  is  the  sea  of 
Tiberias.  And  a  great  multi- 
tude followed  him,  because  they 
saw  his  miracles  which  he  did 
on  them  that  were  diseased. 
And  Jesus  went  up  into  a 
mountain,  and  there  he  sat  with 
his  disciples.  And  the  pass- 
over,  a  feast  of  the  Jews,  was 
nigh.  When  Jesus  then  lift 
up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great 
company  come  unto  him,  he 
saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall 
we  buy  bread  that  these  may 
eat?  (And  this  he  said  to  prove 
him  ;  for  he  himself  knew  what 
he  would  do.)  Philip  answer- 
ed him,  Two  hundred  penny- 
worth of  bread  is  not  sufficient 
for  them,  that  every  one  of 
them  may  take  a  little.  One 
of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon 


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Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him, 
There  is  a  lad  here  which  hath 
five  barley  loaves,  and  two 
small  fishes  ;  but  what  are  they 
among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus 
said,  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
Now  there  was  much  grass  in 
the  place.  So  the  men  sat 
down,  in  number  about  five 
thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the 
loaves,  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  distributed  to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down,  and 
likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much 
as  they  would.  When  they 
were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Gather  up  the  frag- 
ments that  remain,  that  nothing 
be  lost.  Therefore  they  ga- 
thered them  together,  and  filled 
twelve  baskets  with  the  frag- 
ments of  the  five  barley  loaves, 
which  remained  over  and  above 
unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then 
those  men,  when  they  had  seen 
the  miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
said,  This  is  of  a  truth  that 
prophet  that  should  come  into 
the  world. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 
WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty 
God,  mercifully  to  look  upon 
thy  people ;  that  by  thy  great 
goodness  they  may  be  governed 
and  preserved  evermore,  both 
in  body  and  soul,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  ix.  11. 

CHRIST  being  come  an  high 
priest  of  good  things  to  come, 
by  a  greater  and  more  perfect 
tabernacle,  not  made  with 
hands  ;  that  is  to  say,  not  of 
this  building ;    neither  by  the 


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blood  of  goats  and  calves  ;  but 
by  his  own  blood  he  entered  in 
once  into  the  holy  place,  having 
obtained  eternal  redemption  for 
us.  For  if  the  blood  of  bulls 
and  of  goats,  and  the  ashes  of 
an  heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean, 
sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of 
the  flesh  ;  how  much  more 
shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who, 
through  the  eternal  Spirit, 
offered  himself  without  spot  to 
God,  purge  your  conscience 
from  dead  works  to  serve  the 
living  God  ?  And  for  this  cause 
he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new 
Testament,  that  by  means  of 
death,  for  the  redemption  of 
the  transgressions  that  were 
under  the  first  Testament,  they 
which  are  called  might  receive 
the  promise  of  eternal  inherit- 
ance. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  viii.  46. 

JESUS  said,  Which  of  you 
convinceth  me  of  sin  ?  And  if  I 
say  the  truth,  why  do  ye  not 
believe  me  ?  He  that  is  of  God, 
heareth  God's  words;  ye  there- 
fore hear  them  not,  because  ye 
are  not  of  God.  Then  answer- 
ed the  Jews,  and  said  unto  him, 
Say  we  not  well,  that  thou  art 
a  Samaritan,  and  hast  a  devil  ? 
Jesus  answered,  I  have  not  a 
devil :  but  I  honour  my  Father, 
and  ye  do  dishonour  me.  And 
I  seek  not  mine  own  glory : 
there  is  one  that  seeketh  and 
judgeth.  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my 
saying,  he  shall  never  see  death. 
Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him, 
Now  we  know  that  thou  hast  a 
devil :  Abraham  is  dead,  and 
the  prophets  ;  and  thou  sayest, 
If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he 


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shall  never  taste  of  death.  Art 
thou  greater  than  our  father 
Abraham,  which  is  dead  ?  and 
the  prophets  are  dead  :  whom 
makest  thou  thyself?  Jesus  an- 
swered, If  I  honour  myself,  my 
honour  is  nothing ;  it  is  my 
Father  that  honoureth  me,  of 
whom  ye  say,  that  he  is  your 
God  :  yet  ye  have  not  known 
him  ;  but  I  know  him  :  and  if  I 
should  say  I  know  him  not,  I 
shall  be  a  liar  like  unto  you ; 
but  I  know  him,  and  keep  his 
saying.  Your  father  Abraham 
rejoiced  to  see  my  day,  and  he 
saw  it,  and  was  glad.  Then 
said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Thou 
art  not  yet  fifty  years  old,  and 
hast  thou  seen  Abraham?  Jesus 
said  unto  them,  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  before  Abraham 
was,  I  am.  Then  took  they  up 
stones  to  cast  at  him ;  but  Jesus 
hid  himself,  and  went  out  of 
the  temple. 


THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE 
EASTER. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who,  of  thy  tender  love 
towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
to  take  upon  him  our  flesh, 
and  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
cross,  that  all  mankind  should 
follow  the  example  of  his  great 
humility  ;  mercifully  grant  that 
we  may  both  follow  the  exam- 
ple of  his  patience,  and  also  be 
made  partakers  of  his  resurrec- 
tion, through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Phil.  ii.  5. 
LET  this  mind  be  in  you, 
which    was    also    in    Christ 


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Jesus  ;  who  being  in  the  form 
of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery 
to  be  equal  with  God  ;  but  made 
himself  of  no  reputation,  and 
took  upon  him  the  form  of  a 
servant,  and  was  made  in  the 
likeness  of  men  :  and  being 
found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  he 
humbled  himself,  and  became 
obedient  unto  death,  even  the 
death  of  the  cross.  "Wherefore 
God  also  hath  highly  exalted 
him,  and  given  him  a  name 
which  is  above  every  name  ; 
that  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every 
knee  should  bow,  of  things  in 
heaven,  and  things  in  earth, 
and  things  under  the  earth  ; 
and  that  every  tongue  should 
confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is 
Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the 
Father. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt,  xxvii.  1. 

WHEN  the  morning  was 
come,  all  the  chief  priests  and 
elders  of  the  people  took  coun- 
sel against  Jesus  to  put  him  to 
death.  And  when  they  had 
bound  him,  they  led  him  away, 
and  delivered  him  to  Pontius 
Pilate  the  governor.  Then 
Judas,  *who  had  betrayed  him, 
when  he  saw  that  he  was  con- 
demned, repented  himself,  and 
brought  again  the  thirty  pieces 
of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  saying,  I  have  sinned, 
in  that  I  have  betrayed  the  in- 
nocent blood.  And  they  said, 
What  is  that  to  us  ?  see  thou 
to  that.  And  he  cast  down  the 
pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple, 
and  departed,  and  went  and 
hanged  himself.  And  the  chief 
priests  took  the  silver  pieces, 
and  said,  It  is  not  lawful  for  to 
put   them    into    the    treasury, 


because  it  is  the  price  of  blood. 
And  they  took  counsel,  and 
bought  with  them  the  potter's 
field  to  bury  strangers  in. 
Wherefore  that  field  was  called, 
The  field  of  blood,  unto  this 
day.  (Then  was  fulfilled  that 
which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy 
the  prophet,  saying,  And  they 
took  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver, 
the  price  of  him  that  was  valu- 
ed, whom  they  of  the  children 
of  Israel  did  value,  and  gave 
them  for  the  potter's  field,  as 
the  Lord  appointed  me.)  And 
Jesus  stood  before  the  govern- 
or ;  and  the  governor  asked 
him,  saying,  Art  thou  the  king 
of  the  Jews  ?  And  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Thou  sayest.  And 
when  he  was  accused  of  the 
chief  priests  and  elders,  he  an- 
swered nothing.  Then  saith 
Pilate  unto  him,  Hearest  thou 
not  how  many  things  they  wit- 
ness against  thee  ?  And  he  an- 
swered him  to  never  a  word, 
insomuch  that  the  governor 
marvelled  greatly.  Now  at  that 
feast  the  governor  was  wont  to 
release  unto  the  people  a  pri- 
soner, whom  they  would.  And 
they  had  then  a  notable  prison- 
er, called  Barabbas.  Therefore, 
when  they  were  gathered  to- 
gether, Pilate  said  unto  them, 
Whom  will  ye  that  I  release 
unto  you  ?  Barabbas,  or  Jesus, 
which  is  called  Christ  ?  For 
he  knew  that  for  envy  they  had 
delivered  him.  When  he  was 
set  down  on  the  judgment-seat, 
his  wife  sent  unto  him,  saying, 
Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with 
that  just  man  ;  for  I  have  suf- 
fered many  things  this  day  in  a 
dream  because  of  him.  But 
the    chief   priests    and    elders 


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persuaded  the  multitude  that 
they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and 
destroy  Jesus.  The  governor 
answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Whether  of  the  twain  will  ye 
that  I  release  unto  you  ?  They 
said,  Barabbas.  Pilate  saith 
unto  them,  What  shall  I  do 
then  with  Jesus,  which  is  called 
Christ  ?  They  all  say  unto 
him,  Let  him  be  crucified.  And 
the  governor  said,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  he  done  ?  But  they 
cried  out  the  more,  saying,  Let 
him  be  crucified.  When  Pilate 
saw  that  he  could  prevail  no- 
thing, but  that  rather  a  tumult 
was  made,  he  took  water,  and 
washed  his  hands  before  the 
multitude,  saying,  I  am  innocent 
of  the  blood  of  this  just  person : 
see  ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all 
the  people,  and  said,  His  blood 
be  on  us,  and  on  our  children. 
Then  released  he  Barabbas 
unto  them  :  and  when  he  had 
scourged  Jesus,  he  delivered 
him  to  be  crucified.  Then 
the  soldiers  of  the  governor 
took  Jesus  into  the  common- 
hall,  and  gathered  unto  him  the 
whole  band  of  soldiers.  And 
they  stripped  him,  and  put 
on  him  a  scarlet  robe.  And 
when  they  had  platted  a  crown 
of  thorns,  they  put  it  upon  his 
head,  and  a  reed  in  his  right 
hand  ;  and  they  bowed  the  knee 
before  him,  and  mocked  him, 
saying,  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews ! 
And  they  spit  upon  him,  and 
took  the  reed  and  smote  him 
on  the  head.  And  after  that 
they  had  mocked  him,  they 
took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and 
put  his  own  raiment  on  him, 
and  led  him  away  to  crucify 
him.      And  as  they  came  out, 


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they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene, 
Simon  by  name  ;  him  they 
compelled  to  bear  his  cross. 
And  when  they  were  come  unto 
a  place  called  Golgotha,  that  is 
to  say,  a  place  of  a  skull,  they 
gave  him  vinegar  to  drink  min- 
gled with  gall ;  and  when  he 
had  tasted  thereof,  he  would 
not  drink.  And  they  crucified 
him,  and  parted  his  garments, 
casting  lots  :  that  it  might  be 
fulfilled,  which  was  spoken  by 
the  prophet,  They  parted  my 
garments  among  them,  and 
upon  my  vesture  did  they  cast 
lots.  And  sitting  down,  they 
watched  him  there  ;  and  set 
up  over  his  head  his  accusa- 
tion written,  THIS  IS  JESUS 
THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS. 
Then  were  there  two  thieves 
crucified  Avith  him,  one  on  the 
right  hand,  and  another  on  the 
left.  And  they  that  passed  by 
reviled  him,  wagging  their 
heads,  and  saying,  Thou  that 
destroyest  the  temple,  and 
buildest  it  in  three  days,  save 
thyself:  if  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  come  down  from  the  cross. 
Likewise  also  the  chief  priests, 
mocking  him,  with  the  scribes 
and  elders,  said,  He  saved 
others,  himself  he  cannot  save: 
if  he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let 
him  now  come  down  from  the 
cross,  and  we  will  believe  him. 
He  trusted  in  God  ;  let  him 
deliver  him  now,  if  he  will 
have  him  :  for  he  said,  I  am 
the  Son  of  God.  The  thieves 
also  which  were  crucified  with 
him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth. 
Now  from  the  sixth  hour  there 
was  darkness  over  all  the  land, 
unto  the  ninth  hour.  And 
about   the    ninth  hour,   Jesus 


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cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying, 
Eli,  Eli,  lama  sabachthani  1 
that  is  to  say,  My  God,  my  God, 
why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ? 
Some  of  them  that  stood  there, 
when  they  heard  that,  said, 
This  man  calleth  for  Elias. 
And  straightway  one  of  them 
ran,  and  took  a  spunge,  and 
filled  it  with  vinegar,  and  put 
it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to 
drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be, 
let  us  see  whether  Elias  will 
come  to  save  him.  Jesus, 
when  he  had  cried  again  with 
a  loud  voice,  yielded  up  the 
ghost.  And  behold,  the  vail  of 
the  temple  was  rent  in  twain, 
from  the  top  to  the  bottom  ; 
and  the  earth  did  quake,  and 
the  rocks  rent ;  and  the  graves 
were  opened  ;  and  many  bodies 
of  saints  which  slept,  arose,  and 
came  out  of  the  graves  after  his 
resurrection,  and  wenfc'into  the 
holy  city,  and  appeared  unto 
many.  Now  when  the  Centu- 
rion, and  they  that  were  with 
him  watching  Jesus,  saw  the 
earthquake,  and  those  things 
that  were  done,  they  feared 
greatly,  saying,  Truly  this  was 
the  Son  of  God. 


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MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

Tor  the  Epistle.  Isaiah  lxiii.  1. 

WHO  is  this  that  cometh 
from  Edom,  with  dyed  gar- 
ments from  Bozrah?  this  that 
is  glorious  in  his  apparel, 
travelling  in  the  greatness  of 
his  strength?  I  that  speak  in 
righteousness,  mighty  to  save. 
Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine 
apparel,  and  thy  garments  like 
him  that  treadeth  in  the  wine- 
fat  ?    I  have  trodden  the  wine- 


press alone,  and  of  the  people 
there  was  none  with  me  :  for  I 
will  tread  them  in  mine  anger, 
and  trample  them  in  my  fury, 
and  fheir  blood  shall  be  sprink- 
led upon  my  garments,  and  I 
will  stain  all  my  raiment.  For 
the  day  of  vengeance  is  in  mine 
heart,  and  the  year  of  my  re- 
deemed is  come.  And  I  looked, 
and  there  was  none  to  help ; 
and  I  wondered  that  there  was 
none  to  uphold :  therefore  mine 
own  arm  brought  salvation  unto 
me  ;  and  my  fury  it  upheld  me. 
And  I  will  tread  down  the  peo- 
ple in  mine  anger,  and  make 
them  drunk  in  my  fury,  and  I 
will  bring  down  their  strength 
to  the  earth.  I  will  mention  the 
loving  kindnesses  of  the  Lord, 
and  the  praises  of  the  Lord, 
according  to  all  that  the  Lord 
hath  bestowed  on  us,  and  the 
great  goodness  towards  the 
house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath 
bestowed  on  them,  according 
to  his  mercies,  and  according 
to  the  multitude  of  his  loving 
kindnesses.  For  he  said,  Surely 
they  are  my  people,  children 
that  will  not  lie  :  So  he  was 
their  Saviour.  In  all  their  af- 
fliction he  was  afflicted,  and  the 
angel  of  his  presence  saved 
them  :  in  his  love  and  in  his 
pity  he  redeemed  them,  and  he 
bare  them,  and  carried  them 
all  the  days  of  old.  But  they 
rebelled,  and  vexed  his  Holy 
Spirit  :  therefore  he  was  turn- 
ed to  be  their  enemy,  and  he 
fought  against  them.  Then  he 
remembered  the  days  of  old, 
Moses  and  his  people,  saying, 
Where  is  he  that  brought  them 
up  out  of  the  sea,  with  the 
shepherd  of  his  flock?  Where 


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is  he  that  put  his  Holy  Spirit 
within  him  ?  that  led  them  by 
the  right  hand  of  Moses,  with 
his  glorious  arm  dividing  the 
water  before  them,  to  make 
himself  an  everlasting  name  ? 
That  led  them  through  the  deep 
as  an  horse  in  the  wilderness, 
that  they  should  not  stumble  ? 
As  a  beast  goeth  down  into  the 
valley,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
caused  him  to  rest :  so  didst 
thou  lead  thy  people,  to  make 
thyself  a  glorious  name.  Look 
down  from  heaven,  and  behold 
from  the  habitation  of  thy  holi- 
ness, and  of  thy  glory  :  where 
is  thy  zeal,  and  thy  strength, 
the  sounding  of  thy  bowels, 
and  of  thy  mercies  towards  me? 
are  they  restrained  ?  Doubtless 
thou  art  our  Father,  though 
Abraham  be  ignorant  of  us, 
and  Israel  acknowledge  us  not : 
thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father, 
our  Redeemer  ;  thy  name  is 
from  everlasting.  O  Lord, 
why  hast  thou  made  us  to  err 
from  thy  ways,  and  hardened 
our  heart  from  thy  fear  ?  Re- 
turn, for  thy  servants'  sake,  the 
tribes  of  thine  inheritance.  The 
people  of  thy  holiness  have 
possessed  it  but  a  little  while  : 
our  adversaries  have  trodden 
down  thy  sanctuary.  We  are 
thine  :  thou  never  barest  rule 
over  them  ;  they  were  not  call- 
ed by  thy  name. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Mark  xiv.  1. 

AFTER  two  days  was  the 
feast  of  the  Passover,  and  of 
unleavened  bread  :  and  the 
chief  priests  and  the  scribes 
sought  how  they  might  take 
him  by  craft,  and  put  him  to 
death.     But  they  said,  Not  on 


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the  feast  day,  lest  there  be  an 
uproar  of  the  people.  And 
being  in  Bethany,  in  the  house 
of  Simon  the  leper,  as  he  sat 
at  meat,  there  came  a  woman 
having  an  alabaster  box  of 
ointment  of  spikenard,  very 
precious ;  and  she  brake  the 
box,  and  poured  it  on  his  head. 
And  there  were  some  that  had 
indignation  within  themselves, 
and  said,  Why  was  this  waste 
of  the  ointment  made  ?  for  it 
might  have  been  sold  for  more 
than  three  hundred  pence,  and 
have  been  given  to  the  poor. 
And  they  murmured  against 
her.  And  Jesus  said,  Let  her 
alone:  why  trouble  ye  her? 
She  hath  wrought  a  g-ood  work 
on  me :  for  ye  have  the  poor 
with  you  always,  and  whenso- 
ever ye  will,  ye  may  do  them 
good  ;  but  me  ye  have  not 
always.  She  hath  done  what 
she  could  ;  she  is  come  afore- 
hand  to  anoint  my  body  to  the 
burying.  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  Wheresoever  this  Gospel 
shall  be  preached  throughout 
the  whole  world,  this  also  that 
she  hath  done  shall  be  spoken 
of,  for  a  memorial  of  her. 
And  Judas  Iscariot,  one  of  the 
twelve,  went  unto  the  chief 
priests,  to  betray  him  unto 
them.  And  when  they  heard  it, 
they  were  glad,  and  promised 
to  give  him  money.  And  he 
sought  how  he  might  conve- 
niently betray  him.  And  the 
first  day  of  unleavened  bread, 
when  they  killed  the  passover, 
his  disciples  said  unto  him, 
Where  wilt  thou  that  we  go 
and  prepare,  that  thou  mayest 
eat  the  passover?  And  he  send- 
eth  forth  two  of  his  disciples, 


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and  saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  into 
the  city;  and  there  shall  meet 
you  a  man  bearing  a  pitcher 
of  water :  follow  him.  And 
wheresoever  he  shall  go  in, 
say  ye  to  the  good  man  of  the 
house,  The  Master  saith,  Where 
is  the  guest-chamber,  where  I 
shall  eat  the  passover  with  my 
disciples?  And  he  will  show  you 
a  large  upper  room  furnished 
and  prepared :  there  make  ready 
for  us.  And  his  disciples  went 
forth,  and  came  into  the  city, 
and  found  as  he  had  said  unto 
them  :  and  they  made  ready  the 
passover.  And  in  the  evening 
he  cometh  with  the  twelve. 
And  as  they  sat,  and  did  eat, 
Jesus  said,  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  one  of  you  which  eateth 
with  me  shall  betray  me.  And 
they  began  to  be  sorrowful, 
and  to  say  unto  him  one  by 
one,  Is  it  I  ?  And  another  said, 
Is  it  I  ?  And  he  answered  and 
said  unto  them,  It  is  one  of  the 
twelve  that  dippeth  with  me  in 
the  dish.  The  Son  of  man 
indeed  goeth,  as  it  is  written 
of  him  :  but  wo  to  that  man  by 
whom  the  Son  of  man  is  be- 
trayed !  good  were  it  for  that 
man  if  he  had  never  been  born. 
And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took 
bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake 
it,  and  gave  to  them,  and  said, 
Take,  eat :  this  is  my  body. 
And  he  took  the  cup,  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it 
to  them :  and  they  all  drank  of 
it.  And  he  said  unto  them, 
This  is  my  blood  of  the  new 
testament,  which  is  shed  for 
many.  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
I  will  drink  no  more  of  the  fruit 
of  the  vine  until  that  day  that  I 
drink  it  new  in  the  kingdom  of 


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God.  And  when  they  had  sung 
an  hymn,  they  went  out  into 
the  mount  of  Olives.  And 
♦Jesus  saith  unto  them,  All  ye 
shall  be  offended  because  of  me 
this  night :  for  it  is  written,  I 
will  smite  the  shepherd,  and 
the  sheep  shall  be  scattered. 
But  after  that  I  am  risen,  I  will 
go  before  you  into  Galilee.  But 
Peter  said  unto  him,  Although 
all  shall  be  offended,  yet  will 
not  I.  And  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  that 
this  day,  even  in  this  night, 
before  the  cock  crow  twice, 
thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  But 
he  spake  the  more  vehemently, 
If  I  should  die  with  thee,  I  will 
not  deny  thee  in  any  wise. 
Likewise  also  said  they  all. 
And  they  came  to  a  place  which 
was  named  Gethsemane  :  and 
he  saith  to  his  disciples,  Sit  ye 
here,  while  I  shall  pray.  And 
he  taketh  with  him  Peter,  and 
James,  and  John,  and  began  to 
be  sore  amazed,  and  to  be  very 
heavy ;  and  saith  unto  them, 
My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful 
unto  death  :  tarry  ye  here  and 
watch.  And  he  went  forward 
a  little,  and  fell  on  the  ground, 
and  prayed,  that,  if  it  were 
possible,  the  hour  might  pass 
from  him.  And  he  said,  Abba, 
Father,  all  things  are  possible 
unto  thee :  take  away  this  cup 
from  me  :  nevertheless,  not 
what  I  will,  but  what  thou  wilt. 
And  he  cometh,  and  findeth 
them  sleeping,  and  saith  unto 
Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou  ? 
couldest  not  thou  watch  one 
hour?  Watch  ye,  and  pray,  lest 
ye  enter  into  temptation ;  the 
spirit  truly  is  ready,  but  the 
flesh  is  weak.     And  again  he 


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went  away,  and  prayed,  and 
spake  the  same  words.  And 
when  he  returned,  he  found 
them  asleep  again  (for  their 
eyes  were  heavy) ;  neither  wist 
they  what  to  answer  him.  And 
he  cometh  the  third  time,  and 
saith  unto  them,  Sleep  on  now, 
and  take  your  rest :  it  is  enough, 
the  hour  is  come ;  behold,  the 
Son  of  man  is  betrayed  into  the 
hands  of  sinners.  Rise  up,  let 
us  go  ;  lo,  he  that  betrayeth  me 
is  at  hand.  And  immediately, 
while  he  yet  spake,  cometh 
Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  and 
with  him  a  great  multitude, 
with  swords  and  staves,  from  the 
chief  priests,  and  the  scribes, 
and  the  elders.  And  he  that 
betrayed  him  had  given  them  a 
token,  saying,  Whomsoever  I 
shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he ;  take 
him  and  lead  him  away  safely. 
And  as  soon  as  he  was  come, 
he  goeth  straightway  to  him, 
and  saith,  Master,  Master  ;  and 
kissed  him.  And  they  laid  their 
hands  on  him,  and  took  him. 
And  one  of  them  that  stood  by 
drew  a  sword,  and  smote  a 
servant  of  the  high  priest,  and 
cut  off  his  ear.  And  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Are  ye  come  out  as  against  a 
thief,  with  swords  and  with 
staves,  to  take  me  ?  I  was  daily 
with  you  in  the  temple,  teach- 
ing, and  ye  took  me  not ;  but 
the  Scriptures  must  be  fulfilled. 
And  they  all  forsook  him,  and 
fled.  And  there  followed  him 
a  certain  young  man,  having  a 
linen  cloth  cast  about  his  naked 
body ;  and  the  young  men  laid 
hold  on  him.  And  he  left  the 
linen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them 
naked.  And  they  led  Jesus 
4 


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away  to  the  high  priest  :  and 
with  him  were  assembled  all 
the  chief  priests,  and  the  elders, 
and  the  scribes.  And  Peter 
followed  him  afar  off,  even  into 
the  palace  of  the  high  priest : 
and  he  sat  with  the  servants, 
and  warmed  himself  at  the  fire. 
And  the  chief  priests,  and  all 
the  council,  sought  for  witness 
against  Jesus  to  put  him  to 
death  ;  and  found  none.  (For 
many  bare  false  witness  against 
him,  but  their  witness  agreed 
not  together.)  And  there  arose 
certain,  and  bare  false  witness 
against  him,  saying,  We  heard 
him  say,  I  will  destroy  this 
temple  that  is  made  with  hands, 
and  within  three  days  I  will 
build  another  made  without 
hands.  But  neither  so  did  their 
witness  agree  together.  And 
the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the 
midst,  and  asked  Jesus,  saying, 
Answerest  thou  nothing?  what 
is  it  which  these  witness  against 
thee  ?  But  he  held  his  peace, 
and  answered  nothing.  Again 
the  high  priest  asked  him,  and 
said  unto  him,  Art  thou  the 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Blessed? 
And  Jesus  said,  I  am  :  and  ye 
shall  see  the  Son  of  man  sitting 
on  the  right  hand  of  power, 
and  coming  in  the  clouds  of 
heaven.  Then  the  high  priest 
rent  his  clothes,  and  saith,  What 
need  we  any  further  witnesses  ? 
ye  have  heard  the  blasphemy  : 
what  think  ye  ?  And  they  all 
condemned  him  to  be  guilty  of 
death.  And  some  began  to  spit 
on  him,  and  to  cover  his  face, 
and  to  buffet  him,  and  to  say 
unto  him,  Prophesy.  And  the 
servants  did  strike  him  with 
the  palms  of  their  hands.    And 


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as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the 
palace,  there  cometh  one  of  the 
maids  of  the  high  priest ;  and 
when  she  saw  Peter  warming 
himself,  she  looked  upon  him, 
and  said,  And  thou  also  wast 
with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  But 
he  denied,  saying,  I  know  not, 
neither  understand  I  what  thou 
sayest.  And  he  went  out  into 
the  porch ;  and  the  cock  crew. 
And  a  maid  saw  him  again,  and 
began  to  say  to  them  that  stood 
by,  This  is  one  of  them.  And 
he  denied  it  again.  And  a  little 
after,  they  that  stood  by  said 
again  to  Peter,  Surely  thou  art 
one  of  them  ;  for  thou  art  a 
Galilean,  and  thy  speech 
agreeth  thereto.  But  he  began 
to  curse  and  to  swear,  saying, 
I  know  not  this  man  of  whom 
ye  speak.  And  the  second 
time  the  cock  crew.  And  Peter 
called  to  mind  the  word  that 
Jesus  said  unto  him,  Before 
the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shalt 
deny  me  thrice.  And  when  he 
thought  thereon  he  wept. 


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For  the  Epistle.     Isaiah  1.  5. 

THE  Lord  God  hath  opened 
mine  ear,  and  I  was  not  re- 
bellious, neither  turned  away 
back.  I  gave  my  back  to  the 
smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them 
that  plucked  off  the  hair  :  I  hid 
not  my  face  from  shame  and 
spitting.  For  the  Lord  God 
will  help  me,  therefore  shall  I 
not  be  confounded  ;  therefore 
have  I  set  my  face  like  a  flint, 
and  I  know  that  I  shall  not  be 
ashamed.  He  is  near  that  jus- 
tifieth  me  ;  who  will  contend 
with  me  ?  let  us  stand  together ; 


who  is  mine  adversary?  let  him 
come  near  to  me.  Behold,  the 
Lord  God  will  help  me  ;  who 
is  he  that  shall  condemn  me  ? 
Lo,  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  a 
garment :  the  moth  shall  eat 
them  up.  Who  is  among  you 
that  feareth  the  Lord,  that 
obeyeth  the  voice  of  his  ser- 
vant, that  walketh  in  darkness, 
and  hath  no  light  ?  let  him 
trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
and  stay  upon  his  God.  Be- 
hold, all  ye  that  kindle  a  fire, 
that  compass  yourselves  about 
with  sparks ;  walk  in  the  light 
of  your  fire,  and  in  the  sparks 
that  ye  have  kindled.  This 
shall  ye  have  of  mine  hand,  ye 
shall  lie  down  in  sorrow. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Mark  xv.  1. 

AND  straightway  in  the  morn- 
ing, the  chief  priests  held  a 
consultation  with  the  elders 
and  scribes,  and  the  whole 
council,  and  bound  Jesus,  and 
carried  him  away,  and  delivered 
him  to  Pilate.  And  Pilate 
asked  him,  Art  thou  the  king 
of  the  Jews  ?  And  he  answer- 
ing said  unto  him,  Thou  sayest 
it.  And  the  chief  priests  ac- 
cused him  of  many  things  :  but 
he  answered  nothing.  And 
Pilate  asked  him  again,  say- 
ing, Answerest  thou  nothing  ? 
behold  how  many  things  they 
witness  against  thee.  But 
Jesus  yet  answered  nothing: 
so  that  Pilate  marvelled.  Now 
at  that  feast  he  released  unto 
them  one  prisoner,  whomsoever 
they  desired.  And  there  was 
one  named  Barabbas,  which 
lay  bound  with  them  that  had 
made  insurrection  with  him, 
who  had  committed  murder  in 


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the  insurrection.  And  the  mul- 
titude, crying  aloud,  began  to 
desire  him  to  do  as  he  had  ever 
done  unto  them.  But  Pilate 
answered  them,  saying,  Will 
ye  that  I  release  unto  you  the 
King  of  the  Jews  ?  (For  he 
knew  that  the  chief  priests  had 
delivered  him  for  envy.)  But 
the  chief  priests  moved  the 
people,  that  he  should  rather 
release  Barabbas  unto  them. 
And  Pilate  answered,  and  said 
again  unto  them,  What  will  ye 
then  that  I  shall  do  unto  him 
whom  ye  call  the  King  of  the 
Jews  ?  And  they  cried  out  again, 
Crucify  him.  Then  Pilate  said 
unto  them,  Why,  what  evil  hath 
he  done  ?  And  they  cried  out 
the  more  exceedingly,  Crucify 
him.  And  so  Pilate,  willing  to 
content  the  people,  released 
Barabbas  unto  them  ;  and 
delivered  Jesus,  when  we  had 
scourged  him,  to  be  crucified. 
And  the  soldiers  led  him  away 
into  the  hall,  called  Praetorium; 
and  they  called  together  the 
whole  band.  And  they  clothed 
him  with  purple,  and  platted  a 
crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it 
about  his  head,  and  began  to 
salute  him,  Hail,  King  of  the 
Jews.  And  they  smote  him  on 
the  head  with  a  reed,  and  did 
spit  upon  him,  and  bowing 
their  knees  worshipped  him. 
And  when  they  had  mocked 
him  they  took  off  the  purple 
from  him,  and  put  his  own 
clothes  on  him,  and  led  him 
out  to  crucify  him.  And  they 
compel  one  Simon,  a  Cyrenian, 
who  passed  by,  coming  out  of 
the  country,  the  father  of  Alex- 
ander and  Rufus,  to  bear  his 
cross.      And   they    bring  him 


unto  the  place  Golgotha,  which 
is,  being  interpreted,  the  place 
of  a  skull.  And  they  gave  him 
to  drink  wine  mingled  with 
myrrh  ;  but  he  received  it  not. 
And  when  they  had  crucified 
him,  they  parted  his  garments, 
casting  lots  upon  them,  what 
every  man  should  take.  And 
it  was  the  third  hour,  and  they 
crucified  him.  And  the  super- 
scription of  his  accusation  was 
written  over,  THE  KING  OF 
THE  JEWS.  And  with  him 
they  crucify  two  thieves  ;  the 
one  on  his  right  hand,  and  the 
other  on  his  left.  And  the 
Scripture  was  fulfilled,  Avhich 
saith,  And  he  was  numbered 
with  the  transgressors.  And 
they  that  passed  by  railed  on 
him,  wagging  their  heads,  and 
saying,  Ah,  thou  that  destroyest 
the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in 
three  days,  save  thyself,  and 
come  down  from  the  cross. 
Likewise  also  the  chief  priests 
mocking,  said  among  them- 
selves, with  the  scribes,  He 
saved  others,  himself  he  cannot 
save.  Let  Christ  the  King  of 
Israel  descend  now  from  the 
cross,  that  we  may  see  and 
believe.  And  they  that  were 
crucified  with  him  reviled  him. 
And  when  the  sixth  hour  was 
come,  there  Avas  darkness  over 
the  whole  land,  until  the  ninth 
hour.  And  at  the  ninth  hour, 
Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice, 
saying,  Eloi,  Eloi,  lama  sa- 
bachthani  ?  which  is,  being 
interpreted,  My  God,  my  God, 
why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ? 
And  some  of  them  that  stood 
by,  when  they  heard  it,  said, 
Behold,  he  calleth  Elias.  And 
one  ran  and  filled  a  sponge  full 


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of  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed, 
and  gave  him  to  drink,  saying, 
Let  alone  ;  let  us  see  whether 
Elias  will  come  to  take  him 
down.  And  Jesus  cried  with 
a  loud  voice,  and  gave  up  the 
ghost.  And  the  vail  of  the  tem- 
ple was  rent  in  twain,  from  the 
top  to  the  bottom.  And  when 
the  Centurion,  which  stood  over 
against  him,  saw  that  he  so 
cried  out,  and  gave  up  the  ghost, 
he  said,  Truly  this  man  was 
the  Son  of  God. 


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WEDNESDAY  BEFORE   EASTER. 

The  Epistle.    Heb.  ix.  16. 

WHERE  a  testament  is, 
there  must  also  of  necessity  be 
the  death  of  the  testator  :  for  a 
testament  is  of  force  after  men 
are  dead ;  otherwise  it  is  of 
no  strength  at  all,  whilst  the 
testator  liveth.  Whereupon, 
neither  the  first  testament  was 
dedicated  without  blood.  For 
when  Moses  had  spoken  every 
precept  to  all  the  people,  ac- 
cording to  the  law,  he  took  the 
blood  of  calves  and  of  goats, 
with  water,  and  scarlet  wool, 
and  hyssop,  and  sprinkled  both 
the  book,  and  all  the  people, 
saying,  This  is  the  blood  of 
the  testament  which  God  hath 
enjoined  unto  you.  Moreover, 
he  sprinkled  likewise  with 
blood  both  the  tabernacle,  and 
all  the  vessels  of  the  ministry. 
And  almost  all  things  are  by 
the  law  purged  with  blood ; 
and  without  shedding  of  blood 
is  no  remission.  It  was  there- 
fore necessary  that  the  patterns 
of  things  in  the  heavens  should 
be   purified    with    these  ;    but 


the  heavenly  things  themselves 
with  better  sacrifices  than  these. 
For  Christ  is  not  entered  into 
the  holy  places  made  with 
hands,  which  are  the  figures  of 
the  true  ;  but  into  heaven  itself, 
now  to  appear  in  the  presence 
of  God  for  us :  nor  yet  that  he 
should  offer  himself  often,  as 
the  high  priest  entereth  into 
the  holy  place  every  year  with 
blood  of  others  :  (for  then  must 
he  often  have  suffered  since  the 
foundation  of  the  world)  but 
now  once,  in  the  end  of  the 
world,  hath  he  appeared  to  put 
away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of 
himself.  And  as  it  is  appointed 
unto  men  once  to  die,  but  after 
this  the  judgment :  so  Christ 
was  once  offered  to  bear  the 
sins  of  many  ;  and  unto  them 
that  look  for  him  shall  he 
appear  the  second  time,  without 
sin,  unto  salvation. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xxii.  1 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleaven- 
ed bread  drew  nigh,  which  is 
called  the  Passover.  And  the 
chief  priests  and  scribes  sought 
how  they  might  kill  him  ;  for 
they  feared  the  people.  Then 
entered  Satan  into  Judas,  sur- 
named  Iscariot,  being  of  the 
number  of  the  twelve.  And  he 
went  his  way,  and  communed 
with  the  chief  priests  and 
captains  how  he  might  betray 
him  unto  them.  And  they  were 
glad,  and  covenanted  to  give 
him  money.  And  he  promised, 
and  sought  opportunity  to 
betray  him  unto  them  in  the 
absence  of  the  multitude.  Then 
came  the  day  of  unleavened 
bread,  when  the  passover  must 
be  killed.     And  he  sent  Peter 


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and  John,  saying,  Go,  and  pre- 
pare us  the  passover,  that  we 
may  eat.  And  they  said  unto 
him,  Where  wilt  thou  that  we 
prepare  ?  And  he  said  unto 
them,  Behold,  when  ye  are  en- 
tered into  the  city,  there  shall 
a  man  meet  you  bearing  a 
pitcher  of  water ;  follow  him 
into  the  house  where  he  enter- 
eth  in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto 
the  good  man  of  the  house, 
The  Master  saith  unto  thee, 
Where  is  the  guest-chamber, 
where  I  shall  eat  the  passover 
with  my  disciples  ?  And  he 
shall  show  you  a  large  upper 
room  furnished :  there  make 
ready.  And  they  went  and 
found  as  he  had  said  unto  them; 
and  they  made  ready  the  pass- 
over.  And  when  the  hour  was 
come,  he  sat  down,  and  the 
twelve  Apostles  with  him.  And 
he  said  unto  them,  with  desire 
I  have  desired  to  eat  this  pass- 
over  with  you  before  I  suffer. 
For  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not 
any  more  eat  thereof,  until  it 
be  fulfilled  in  the  kingdom  of 
God.  And  he  took  the  cup, 
and  gave  thanks,  and  said,  Take 
this,  and  divide  it  among  your- 
selves. For  I  say  unto  you,  I 
will  not  drink  of  the  fruit  of  the 
vine,  until  the  kingdom  of  God 
shall  come.  And  he  took  bread, 
and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  it, 
and  gave  unto  them,  saying, 
This  is  my  body,  which  is  given 
for  you  :  this  do  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  Likewise  also 
the  cup  after  supper,  saying, 
This  cup  is  the  new  testament 
in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for 
you.  But  behold,  the  hand  of 
him  that  betrayeth  me  is  with 
me  on  the  table.    And  truly  the 


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Son  of  man  goeth  as  it  was 
determined ;  but  wo  unto  that 
man  by  whom  he  is  betrayed  ! 
And  they  began  to  inquire 
among  themselves,  which  of 
them  it  was  that  should  do  this 
thing.  And  there  was  also  a 
strife  among  them,  Avhich  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the 
greatest.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  The  kings  of  the  Gen- 
tiles exercise  lordship  over 
them;  and  they  that  exercise 
authority  upon  them  are  called 
benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not 
be  so  :  but  he  that  is  greatest 
among  you,  let  him  be  as  the 
younger ;  and  he  that  is  chief, 
as  he  that  doth  serve.  For 
whether  is  greater,  he  that  sit- 
teth  at  meat,  or  he  that  serveth? 
is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ? 
But  I  am  among  you  as  he  that 
serveth.  Ye  are  they  which 
have  continued  with  me  in  my 
temptations.  And  I  appoint 
unto  you  a  kingdom,  as  my 
Father  hath  appointed  unto  me : 
that  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at 
my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and 
sit  on  thrones,  judging  the 
twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  And 
the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon, 
behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to 
have  you,  that  he  may  sift  you 
as  wheat :  but  I  have  prayed 
for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not ; 
and  when  thou  art  converted, 
strengthen  thy  brethren.  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  I  am 
ready  to  go  with  thee  both  into 
prison  and  to  death.  And  he 
said,  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the 
cock  shall  not  crow  this  day, 
before  that  thou  shalt  thrice 
deny  that  thou  knowest  me. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  When 
I  sent  you  without  purse,  and 


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scrip,  and  shoes,  lacked  ye 
any  thing  ?  And  they  said, 
Nothing.  Then  said  he  unto 
them,  But  now  he  that  hath  a 
purse,  let  him  take  it,  and  like- 
wise his  scrip :  and  he  that 
hath  no  sword,  let  him  sell  his 
garment  and  buy  one.  For  I 
say  unto  you,  that  this  that  is 
written  must  yet  be  accomplish- 
ed in  me,  And  he  was  reckoned 
among  the  transgressors  :  for 
the  things  concerning  me  have 
an  end.  And  they  said,  Lord, 
behold,  here  are  two  swords. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  It  is 
enough.  And  he  came  out, 
and  went,  as  he  was  wont,  to 
the  mount  of  Olives  ;  and  his 
disciples  also  followed  him. 
And  when  he  was  at  the  place, 
he  said  unto  them,  Pray  that  ye 
enter  not  into  temptation.  And 
he  was  withdrawn  from  them 
about  a  stone's  cast,  and  kneel- 
ed down,  and  prayed,  saying, 
Father,  if  thou  be  willing,  re- 
move this  cup  from  me  :  never- 
theless, not  my  will,  but  thine 
be  done.  And  there  appeared 
an  angel  unto  him  from  heaven, 
strengthening  him.  And  being 
in  an  agony,  he  prayed  more 
earnestly  ;  and  his  sweat  was 
as  it  were  great  drops  of  blood 
falling  down  to  the  ground. 
And  when  he  rose  up  from 
prayer,  and  was  come  to  his 
disciples,  he  found  them  sleep- 
ing for  sorrow ;  and  said  unto 
them,  Wby  sleep  ye  ?  rise  and 
pray,  lest,  ye  enter  into  temp- 
tation. And  while  he  yet  spake, 
behold,  a  multitude,  and  he 
that  was  called-  Judas,  one  of 
the  twelve,  went  before  them, 
and  drew  near  unto  Jesus  to 
kiss  him.     But  Jesus  said  unto 


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him,  Judas,  betrayest  thou  the 
Son  of  man  with  a  kiss  ?  When 
they  which  were  about  him  saw 
what  would  follow,  they  said 
unto  him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite 
with  the  sword  ?  and  one  of 
them  smote  the  servant  of  the 
high  priest,  and  cut  off  his  right 
ear.  And  Jesus  answered  and 
said,  Suffer  ye  thus  far.  And 
he  touched  his  ear,  and  healed 
him.  Then  Jesus  said  unto 
the  chief  priests  and  captains 
of  the  temple,  and  the  elders 
which  were  come  to  him,  Be 
ye  come  out  as  against  a  thief, 
with  swords  and  staves  ?  When 
I  was  daily  with  you  in  the 
temple,  ye  stretched  forth  no 
hands  against  me :  but  this  is 
your  hour,  and  the  power  of 
darkness.  Then  took  they  him, 
and  led  him,  and  brought  him 
into  the  high  priest's  house. 
And  Peter  followed  afar  off. 
And  when  they  had  kindled  a 
fire  in  the  midst  of  the  hall,  and 
were  set  down  together,  Peter 
sat  down  among  them.  But 
a  certain  maid  beheld  him,  as 
he  sat  by  the  fire,  and  earnestly 
looked  upon  him,  and  said, 
This  man  was  also  with  him. 
And  he  denied  him,  saying, 
Woman,  I  know  him  not.  And 
after  a  little  while  another  saw 
him,  and  said.  Thou  art  also  of 
them.  And  Peter  said,  Man,  I 
am  not.  And  about  the  space 
of  one  hour  after,  another  con- 
fidently affirmed,  saying,  Of  a 
truth,  this  fellow  also  was  with 
him  ;  for  he  is  a  Galilean.  And 
Peter  said,  Man,  I  know  not 
what  thou  sayest.  And  imme- 
diately, while  he  yet  spake,  the 
cock  crew.  And  the  Lord 
turned,  and  looked  upon  Peter* 


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and  Peter  remembered  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  how  he  had  said 
unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow, 
thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice. 
And  Peter  went  out  and  wept 
bitterly.  And  the  men  that 
held  Jesus,  mocked  him,  and 
smote  him.  And  when  they 
had  blindfolded  him,  they  struck 
him  on  the  face,  and  asked  him, 
saying,  Prophesy,  who  is  it 
that  smote  thee  ?  And  many 
other  things  blasphemously 
spake  they  against  him.  And, 
as  soon  as  it  was  day,  the  elders 
of  the  people,  and  the  chief 
priests,  and  the  scribes,  came 
together,  and  led  him  into  their 
council,  saying,  Art  thou  the 
Christ?  Tell  us.  And  he  said 
unto  them,  If  I  tell  you,  ye  will 
not  believe  :  and  if  I  also  ask 
you,  ye  will  not  answer  me, 
nor  let  me  go.  Hereafter  shall 
the  Son  of  man  sit  on  the  right 
hand  of  the  power  of  God. 
Then  said  they  all,  Art  thou 
then  the  Son  of  God  ?  And  he 
said  unto  them,  Ye  say  that  I 
am.  And  they  said,  What  need 
we  any  further  witness  ?  for  we 
ourselves  have  heard  of  his 
own  mouth. 


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The  Epistle.     1  Cor.  xi.  17. 

IN  this  that  I  declare  unto 
you,  I  praise  you  not ;  that 
you  come  together  not  for  the 
better,  but  for  the  worse.  For 
first  of.  all,  when  ye  come 
together  in  the  Church,  I  hear 
that  there  be  divisions  among 
you ;  and  I  partly  believe  it. 
For  there  must  be  also  heresies 
among   you,    that  they   which 


are  approved  may  be  made 
manifest  among  you.  When 
ye  come  together  therefore 
into  one  place,  this  is  not  to 
eat  the  Lord's  Supper.  For,  in 
eating,  every  one  taketh  before 
other  his  own  supper :  and  one 
is  hungry,  and  another  is 
drunken.  What,  have  ye  not 
houses  to  eat  and  to  drink  in  ? 
or  despise  ye  the  Church  of 
God,  and  shame  them  that  have 
not  ?  What  shall  I  say  to  you? 
shall  I  praise  you  in  this  ?  I 
praise  you  not.  For  I  have 
received  of  the  Lord  that 
which  also  I  delivered  unto 
you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the 
same  night  in  which  he  was 
betrayed,  took  bread ;  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake 
it,  and  said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is 
my  body,  which  is  broken  for 
you  :  this  do  in  remembrance 
of  me.  After  the  same  manner 
also  he  took  the  cup,  wrhen  he 
had  supped,  saying,  This  cup 
is  the  new  testament  in  my 
blood:  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye 
drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 
For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this 
bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye 
do  show  the  Lord's  death  till 
he  come.  Wherefore,  whoso- 
ever shall  eat  this  bread,  and 
drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord  un- 
worthily, shall  be  guilty  of  the 
body  and  blood  of  the  Lord. 
But  let  a  man  examine  himself, 
and  so  let  him  eat  of  that  bread, 
and  drink  of  that  cup.  For  he 
that  eateth  and  drinketh  un- 
worthily, eateth  and  drinketh 
damnation  to  himself,  not  dis- 
cerning the  Lord's  body.  For 
this  cause  many  are  weak  and 
sickly  among  you,  and  many 
sleep.     For  if  we  would  judge 


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ourselves,  we  should  not  be 
judged.  But  when  we  are 
judged,  we  are  chastened  of  the 
Lord,  that  we  should  not  be 
condemned  with  the  world. 
Wherefore,  my  brethren,  when 
ye  come  together  to  eat,  tarry 
one  for  another.  And  if  any 
man  hunger,  let  him  eat  at 
home  ;  that  ye  come  not  to- 
gether unto  condemnation.  And 
the  rest  will  I  set  in  order  when 
I  come. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 

THE  whole  multitude  of 
them  arose,  and  led  him  unto 
Pilate.  And  they  began  to 
accuse  him,  saying,  We  found 
this  fellow  perverting  the  na- 
tion, and  forbidding  to  give 
tribute  to  Caesar,  saying,  that 
he  himself  is  Christ  a  king. 
And  Pilate  asked  him,  saying, 
Art  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
And  he  answered  him,  and  said, 
Thou  sayest  it.  Then  said 
Pilate  to  the  chief  priests  and 
to  the  people,  I  find  no  fault 
in  this  man.  And  they  were 
the  more  fierce,  saying,  He 
stirreth  up  the  people,  teaching 
throughout  all  Jewry,  begin- 
ning from  Galilee  to  this  place. 
When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee, 
he  asked  whether  the  man  were 
a  Galilean.  And  as  soon  as  he 
knew  that  he  belonged  unto 
Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent 
him  to  Herod,  who  himself  was 
also  at  Jerusalem  at  that  time. 
And  when  Herod  saw  Jesus, 
he  was  exceeding  glad ;  for  he 
was  desirous  to  see  him  of  a 
long  season,  because  he  had 
heard  many  things  of  him  ;  and 
he  hoped  to  have  seen  some 
miracle  done  by  him.    Then  he 


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questioned  with  him  in  many 
words  ;  but  he  answered   him 
nothing.     And  the  chief  priests 
and    scribes   stood   and   vehe- 
mently    accused    him.       And 
Herod  with  his  men  of  war  set 
him  at    naught,    and    mocked 
him,   and    arrayed    him    in   a 
gorgeous  robe,    and  sent  him 
again  to  Pilate.     And  the  same 
day    Pilate    and   Herod   were 
made    friends     together ;     for 
before,    they  Were   at    enmity 
between  themselves.     And  Pi- 
late, when   he  had   called   to- 
gether the    chief   priests,    and 
the  rulers,  and  the  people,  said 
unto    them,    Ye  have    brought 
this  man  unto  me,  as  one  that 
perverteth    the    people  :     and 
behold,  I,  having  examined  him 
before  you,  have  found  no  fault 
in   this    man,    touching    those 
things  whereof  ye  accuse  him  : 
no,   nor  yet  Herod:  for  I  sent 
you  to   him  ;  and   lo,   nothing 
worthy  of  death   is  done  unto 
him.     I  will  therefore  chastise 
him,  and  release  him.     (For  of 
necessity  he  must  release  one 
unto  them  at  the  feast.)     And 
they  cried  out  all  at  once,  say- 
ing, Away  with  this  man,   and 
release  unto  us  Barabbas  ;  (who 
for  a   certain  sedition  made  in 
the  city,  and  for  murder,  was 
cast  into  prison.)  Pilate,  there- 
fore, willing  to  release  Jesus, 
spake  again  to  them.    But  they 
cried,     saying,    Crucify     him, 
crucify  him.     And  he  said  unto 
them  the  third  time,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  he  done  ?  I  have  found 
no  cause   of  death  in    him  :  I 
will  therefore  chastise  him,  and 
let   him   go.     And   they  were 
instant   with  loud    voices,    re- 
quiring that  he  might  be  cruci- 


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fied :  and  the  voices  of  them, 
and  of  the  chief  priests,  pre- 
vailed. And  Pilate  gave  sen- 
tence that  it  should  be  as  they 
required.  And  he  released  unto 
them  him  that  for  sedition  and 
murder  was  cast  into  prison, 
whom  they  had  desired  :  but 
he  delivered  Jesus  to  their  will. 
And  as  they  led  him  away, 
they  laid  hold  upon  one  Simon, 
a  Cyrenian,  coming  out  of  the 
country j,  and  on  him  they  laid 
the  cross,  that  he  might  bear 
it  after  Jesus.  And  there 
followed  him  a  great  company 
of  people,  and  of  women,  who 
also  bewailed  and  lamented 
him.  But  Jesus  turning  unto 
them,  said,  Daughters  of  Jeru- 
salem, weep  not  for  me,  but 
weep  for  yourselves,  and  for 
your  children.  For  behold, 
the  days  are  coming,  in  the 
which  they  shall  say,  Blessed 
are  the  barren,  and  the  wombs 
that  never  bare,  and  the  paps 
which  never  gave  suck.  Then 
shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the 
mountains,  Fall  on  us  ;  and  to 
the  hills,  Cover  us.  For  if  they 
do  these  things  in  a  green  tree, 
what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry  ? 
And  there  were  also  two  other 
malefactors,  led  with  him  to  be 
put  to  death.  And  when  they 
were  come  to  the  place  which 
is  called  Calvary,  there  they 
crucified  him,  and  the  malefac- 
tors; one  on  the  right  hand, 
and  the  other  on  the  left.  Then 
said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive 
them,  for  they  know  not  what 
they  do.  And  they  parted  his 
raiment,  and  cast  lots.  And 
the  people  stood  beholding : 
and  the  rulers  also  with  them 
derided  him,  saying,  He  saved 


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others  ;  let  him  save  himself, 
if  he  be  Christ  the  chosen  of 
God.  And  the  soldiers  also 
mocked  him,  coming  to  him, 
and  offering  him  vinegar,  and 
saying,  If  thou  be  the  King  of 
the  Jews,  save  thyself.  And  a 
superscription  also  was  written 
over  him  in  letters  of  Greek, 
and  Latin,  and  Hebrew,  THIS 
IS  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS.  And  one  of  the  male- 
factors, which  were  hanged, 
railed  on  him,  saying,  If  thou 
be  Christ,  save  thyself  and 
us.  But  the  other  answering, 
rebuked  him,  saying,  Dost  not 
thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art 
in  the  same  condemnation  ? 
And  we  indeed  justly ;  for  we 
receive  the  due  reward  of  our 
deeds  :  but  this  man  hath  done 
nothing  amiss.  And  he  said 
unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember 
me  when  thou  comest  into  thy 
kingdom.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee, 
To-day  shalt  thou  be  with  me 
in  Paradise.  And  it  was  about 
the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was 
darkness  over  all  the  earth 
until  the  ninth  hour.  And  the 
sun  was  darkened,  and  the  vail 
of  the  temple  was  rent  in  the 
midst.  And  when  Jesus  had 
cried  with  a  loud  voice,  he  said, 
Father,  into  thy  hands  I  com- 
mend my  spirit :  and  having 
said  thus,  he  gave  up  the  ghost. 
Now  when  the  Centurion  saw 
what  was  done,  he  glorified 
God,  saying,  Certainly  this  was 
a  righteous  man.  And  all  the 
people  that  came  together  to 
that  sight,  beholding  the  things 
that  were  done,  smote  their 
breasts  and  returned.  And 
all  his  acquaintance,  and  the 


82  GOOD    FRIDAY. 

women  that  followed  him  from 
Galilee,  stood  afar  off,  behold- 
ing these  things. 


GOOD    FRIDAY. 

The  Collects. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  we  be- 
seech thee  graciously  to  behold 
this  thy  family,  for  which  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  con- 
tented to  be  betrayed,  and  given 
up  into  the  hands  of  wicked 
men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon 
the  cross,  who  now  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  by  whose  Spirit  the  whole 
body  of  the  Church  is  governed 
and  sanctified;  receive  our  sup- 
plications and  prayers,  which 
we  offer  before  thee  for  all 
estates  of  men  in  thy  holy 
Church,  that  every  member  of 
the  same,  in  his  vocation  and 
ministry,  may  truly  and  godly 
serve  thee,  through  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  who 
hast  made  all  men,  and  hatest 
nothing  that  thou  hast  made, 
nor  desirest  the  death  of  a  sin- 
ner, but  rather  that  he  should 
be  converted  and  live ;  have 
mercy  upon  all  Jews,  Turks, 
Infidels,  and  Heretics  ;  and 
take  from  them  all  ignorance, 
hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt 
of  thy  word  ;  and  so  fetch  them 
home,  blessed  Lord,  to  thy 
flock,  that  they  may  be  saved 
among  the  remnant  of  the  true 
Israelites,  and  -be  made  one 
fold  under  one  Shepherd,  Jesus 
,Christ  our  Lord,  who   liveth 


and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


The  Epistle.     Heb.  x.  1. 

THE  law  having  a  shadow 
of  good  things  to  come,  and  not 
the  very  image  of  the  things, 
can  never,  with  those  sacrifices 
which  they  offered  year  by  year 
continually,  make  the  comers 
thereunto  perfect.  For  then, 
would  they  not  have  ceased 
to  be  offered  ?  because  that 
the  worshippers,  once  purged, 
should  have  had  no  more  con- 
science of  sins.  But  in  those 
sacrifices  there  is  a  remem- 
brance again  made  of  sins  every 
year.  For  it  is  not  possible 
that  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of 
goats  should  take  away  sins. 
Wherefore,  when  he  cometh 
into  the  world,  he  saith,  Sacri- 
fice and  offering  thou  wouldest 
not,  but  a  body  hast  thou  pre- 
pared me  :  in  burnt-offerings 
and  sacrifices  for  sin  thou  hast 
had  no  pleasure  :  then  said  I, 
Lo,  I  come  (in  the  volume  of 
the  book  it  is  written  of  me) 
to  do  thy  will,  O  God.  Above, 
when  he  said,  Sacrifice,  and 
offering,  and  burnt-offerings, 
and  offering  for  sin,  thou 
wouldest  not,  neither  hadst 
pleasure  therein,  which  are 
offered  by  the  law ;  then  said 
he,  Lo,  I  come  to  do  thy  will, 
O  God.  He  taketh  away  the 
first,  that  he  may  establish  the 
second.  By  the  which  will  we 
are  sanctified,  through  the  offer- 
ing of  the  body  of  Jesus  Christ 
once  for  all.  And  every  priest 
standeth  daily  ministering  and 
offering  oftentimes  the  same 
sacrifices,  which  can  never  take 


away  sins.  But  this  man,  after 
he  had  offered  one  sacrifice  for 
sins,  for  ever  sat  down  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  ;  from  hence- 
forth expecting  till  his  enemies 
be  made  his  footstool.  For  by 
one  offering  he  hath  perfected 
for  ever  them  that  are  sancti- 
fied :  whereof  the  Holy  Ghost 
also  is  a  witness  to  us  :  for  after 
that  he  had  said  before,  This  is 
the  covenant  that  I  will  make 
with  them  after  those  days, 
saith  the  Lord  ;  I  will  put  my 
laws  into  their  hearts,  and  in 
their  minds  will  I  write  them  ; 
and  their  sins  and  iniquities  will 
I  remember  no  more.  Now, 
where  remission  of  these  is, 
there  is  no  more  offering  for  sin. 
Having,  therefore,  brethren, 
boldness  to  enter  into  the  holiest 
by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  by  a 
new  and  living  way,  which  he 
hath  consecrated  for  us  through 
the  vail,  that  is  to  say,  his  flesh ; 
and  having  an  high  priest  over 
the  house  of  God  ;  let  us  draw 
near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full 
assurance  of  faith,  ha  via  g  our 
hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil 
conscience,  and  our  bodies 
washed  with  pure  water.  Let 
us  hold  fast  the  profession  of 
our  faith  without  wavering;  (for 
he  is  faithful  that  promised  ;) 
and  let  us  consider  one  another 
to  provoke  unto  love,  and  to 
good  works  ;  not  forsaking  the 
assembling  of  ourselves  toge- 
ther, as  the  manner  of  some  is; 
but  exhorting  one  another:  and 
so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the 
day  approaching. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xix.  1. 

PILATE    therefore    took 
Jesus,  and  scourged  him.    And 


GOOD    FRIDAY.  83 

the  soldiers  platted  a  crown  of 
thorns,  and  put  it  on  his  head, 
and  they  put  on  him  a  purple 
robe,  and  said,  Hail,  King  of 
the  Jews  !  and  they  smote  him 
with  their  hands.  Pilate  there- 
fore went  forth  again,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Behold,  I  bring  him 
forth  to  you,  that  ye  may  know 
that  I  find  no  fault  in  him. 
Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wear- 
ing the  crown  of  thorns,  and 
the  purple  robe.  And  Pilate 
saith  unto  them,  Behold  the 
man.  When  the  chief  priests 
therefore  and  officers  saw  him, 
they  cried  out,  saying,  Crucify 
him,  crucify  him.  Pilate  saith 
unto  them,  Take  ye  .  him,  and 
crucify  him  ;  for  I  find  no  fault 
in  him.  The  Jews  answered 
him,  We  have  a  laAV,  and  by 
our  law  he  ought  to  die,  because 
he  made  himself  the  Son  of 
God.  When  Pilate  therefore 
heard  that  saying,  he  was  the 
more  afraid ;  and  went  again 
into  the  judgment-hall,  and  saith 
unto  Jesus,  Whence  art  thou  ? 
But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer. 
Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him, 
Speakest  thou  not  unto  me  ? 
Knowest  thou  not  that  I  have 
power  to  crucify  thee,  and  have 
power  to  release  thee  ?  Jesus 
answered,  Thou  couldest  have 
no  power  at  all  against  me, 
except  it  were  given  thee  from 
above  ;  therefore  he  that  de- 
livered me  unto  thee  hath  the 
greater  sin.  And  from  thence- 
forth Pilate  sought  to  release 
him  ;  but  the  Jews  cried  out, 
saying,  If  thou  let  this  man  go, 
thou  art  not  Caesar's  friend  : 
whosoever  maketh  himself  a 
king,  speaketh  against  Caesar. 
When   Pilate   therefore   heard 


84  GOOD    FRIDAY. 

that  saying,  he  brought  Jesus 
forth,  and  sat  down  in  the 
judgment-seat,  in  a  place  that 
is  called  the  Pavement,  but  in 
the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And 
it  was  the  preparation  of  the 
passover,  and  about  the  sixth 
hour :  and  he  saith  unto  the 
Jews,  Behold  your  King.  But 
they  cried  out,  AAvay  with  him, 
away  with  him,  crucify  him. 
Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Shall  I 
crucify  your  King  ?  The  chief 
priests  answered,  We  have  no 
king  but  Caesar.  Then  delivered 
he  him  therefore  unto  them  to 
be  crucified  :  and  they  took 
Jesus,  and  led  him  away.  And 
he,  bearing  his  cross,  went 
forth  into  a  place  called  the 
place  of  a  skull,  which  is  called 
in  the  Hebrew  Golgotha ;  where 
they  crucified  him,  and  two 
others  with  him,  on  either  side 
one,  and  Jesus  in  the  midst. 
And  Pilate  wrote  a  title,  and 
put  it  on  the  cross  ;  and  the 
writing  was,  JESUS  OF  NA- 
ZARETH, THE  KING  OF 
THE  JEWS.  This  title  then 
read  many  of  the  Jews  ;  for  the 
place  where  Jesus  was  crucified 
was  nigh  to  the  city ;  and  it 
was  written  in  Hebrew,  and 
Greek,  and  Latin.  Then  said 
the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to 
Pilate,  Write  not,  The  King  of 
the  Jews  ;  but  that  he  said,  I 
am  King  of  the  Jews.  Pilate 
answered,  What  I  have  written, 
I  have  written.  Then  the  sol- 
diers, when  they  had  crucified 
Jesus,  took  his  garments,  (and 
made  four  parts,  to  every  soldier 
a  part)  and  also  his  coat :  now 
the  coat  was  without  seam, 
woven  from  the  top  throughout. 
They    said     therefore    among 


themselves,  Let  us  not  rend  it, 
but  cast  lots  for  it,  whose  it 
shall  be  :  that  the  Scripture 
might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith, 
They  parted  my  raiment  among 
them,  and  for  my  vesture  they 
did  cast  lots.  These  things 
therefore  the  soldiers  did.  Now 
there  stood  by  the  cross  of 
Jesus,  his  mother,  and  his 
mother's  sister,  Mary  the  wife 
of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magda- 
lene. When  Jesus,  therefore, 
saw  his  mother,  and  the  disciple 
standing  by  whom  he  loved,  he 
saith  unto  his  mother,  Woman, 
behold  thy  son.  Then  saith 
he  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy 
mother.  And  from  that  hour 
that  disciple  took  her  unto  his 
own  home.  After  this,  Jesus 
knowing  that  all  things  were 
now  accomplished,  that  the 
Scripture  might  be  fulfilled, 
saith,  I  thirst.  Now  there  was 
set  a  vessel  full  of  vinegar :  and 
they  filled  a  sponge  with  vine- 
gar, and  put  it  upon  hyssop, 
and  put  it  to  his  mouth.  When 
Jesus,  therefore,  had  received 
the  vinegar,  he  said,  It  is  finish- 
ed :  and  he  bowed  his  head, 
and  gave  up  the  ghost.  The 
Jews,  therefore,  because  it  was 
the  preparation,  that  the  bodies 
should  not  remain  upon  the 
cross  on  the  sabbath-day,  (for 
that  sabbath-day  was  an  high 
day)  besought  Pilate  that  their 
legs  might  be  broken,  and  that 
they  might  be  taken  away. 
Then  came  the  soldiers  and 
brake  the  legs  of  the  first,  and 
of  the  other  which  was  crucified 
with  him.  But  when  they  came 
to  Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was 
dead  already,  they  brake  not  his 
legs.     But  one  of  the  soldiers 


with  a  spear  pierced  his  side, 
and  forthwith  came  thereout 
blood  and  water.  And  he  that 
saw  it  bare  record,  and  his 
record  is  true  :  and  he  knoweth 
that  he  saith  true,  that  ye  might 
believe.  For  these  things  were 
done,  that  the  Scripture  should 
be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him  shall 
not  be  broken.  And  again 
another  Scripture  saith,  They 
shall  look  on  him  whom  they 
pierced. 


EASTER-EVEN.  85 

were  saved  by  water.  The  like 
figure  whereunto,  even  Baptism, 
doth  also  now  save  us  (not  the 
putting  away  the  filth  of  the 
flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good 
conscience  towards  God)  by  the 
resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  : 
who  is  gone  into  heaven,  and 
is  on  the  right  hand  of  God  ; 
angels,  and  authorities,  and 
powers,  being  made  subject 
unto  him. 


EASTER-EVEN. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that  as  we 
are  baptized  into  the  death  of 
thy  blessed  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  so  by  continual 
mortifying  our  corrupt  affec- 
tions, we  may  be  buried  with 
him  ;  and  that  through  the  grave 
and  gate  of  death  we  may  pass 
to  our  joyful  resurrection,  for 
his  merits,  who  died,  and  was 
buried,  and  rose  again  for  us, 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Peter  iii.  17. 

IT  is  better,  if  the  will  of 
God  be  so,  that  ye  suffer  for 
well-doing,  than  for  evil-doing. 
For  Christ  also  hath  once 
suffered  for  sins,  the  just  for 
the  unjust,  (that  he  might  bring 
us  to  God)  being  put  to  death 
in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by 
the  spirit  :  by  which  also  he 
went  and  preached  unto  the 
spirits  in  prison  ;  which  some- 
time were  disobedient,  when 
once  the  long-suffering  of  God 
waited  in  the  days  of  Noah, 
while  the  ark  was  a  preparing; 
wherein  few,  that  is,  eight  souls, 


The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xxvii.  57. 

WHEN  the  even  was  come, 
there  came  a  rich  man  of 
Arimathea,  named  Joseph, 
who  also  himself  was  Jesus' 
disciple  :  he  went  to  Pilate, 
and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus. 
Then  Pilate  commanded  the 
body  to  be  delivered.  And 
when  Joseph  had  taken  the 
body,  he  wrapped  it  in  a  clean 
linen  cloth,  and  laid  it  in  his 
OAvn  new  tomb,  Avhich  he  had 
hewn  out  in  the  rock  ;  and  he 
rolled  a  great  stone  to  the  door 
of  the  sepulchre,  and  departed. 
And  there  was  Mary  Magda- 
lene, and  the  other  Mary,  sit- 
ting over  against  the  sepulchre. 
Now  the  next  day  that  followed 
the  day  of  the  preparation,  the 
chief  priests  and  Pharisees 
came  together  unto  Pilate,  say- 
ing, Sir,  we  remember  that  that 
deceiver  said,  while  he  was  yet 
alive,  After  three  days  I  will 
rise  again.  Command  therefore 
that  the  sepulchre  be  made  sure 
until  the  third  day,  lest  his  dis- 
ciples come  by  night,  and  steal 
him  away,  and  say  unto  the 
people,  He  is  risen  from  the 
dead  ;  so  the  last  error  shall  be 
worse  than  the  first.  Pilate 
said    unto    them,    Ye   have   a 


86  EASTER-DAY. 

watch ;  go  your  way,  make  it 
as  sure  as  you  can.  So  they 
"went  and  made  the  sepulchre 
sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and 
setting  a  watch. 


EASTER-DAY. 

IT  At  Morning  Prayer,  instead  of  the  Psalm, 
(O  come  let  us  sing,  fyc.)  these  anthems 
shall  be  sung  or  said. 

CHRIST  our  passover  is 
sacrificed  for  us  ;  therefore  let 
us  keep  the  feast ; 

Not  with  the  old  leaven, 
neither  with  the  leaven  of 
malice  and  wickedness  ;  but 
with  the  unleavened  bread  of 
sincerity  and  truth.  1  Cor.  v.  7. 

CHRIST  being  raised  from 
the  dead,  dieth  no  more  ;  death 
hath  no  more  dominion  over 
him. 

For  in  that  he  died,  he  died 
unto  sin  once  ;  but  in  that  he 
liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also 
yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed 
unto  sin ;  but  alive  unto  God 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Rom.  vi.  9. 

CHRIST  is  risen  from  the 
dead,  and  become  the  first  fruits 
of  them  that  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death, 
by  man  came  also  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die  ;  even 
so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made 
alive.     1  Cor.  xv.  20. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
through  thine  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  over- 
come death,  and  opened  unto 
us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life  ; 


we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
as,  by  thy  special  grace  pre- 
venting us,  thou  dost  put  into 
our  minds  good  desires  ;  so  by 
thy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Col.  iii.  1. 

IF  ye  then  be  risen  with 
Christ,  seek  those  things  which 
are  above,  where  Christ  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God.  Set 
your  affection  on  things  above, 
not  on  things  on  the  earth  :  for 
ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid 
with  Christ  in  God.  When 
Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall 
appear,  then  shall  ye  also  ap- 
pear with  him  in  glory.  Mor- 
tify therefore  your  members 
which  are  upon  the  earth  ; 
fornication,  uncleanness,  inor- 
dinate affection,  evil  concupi- 
scence, and  covetousness,  which 
is  idolatry  :  for  which  things' 
sake  the  wrath  of  God  cometh 
on  the  children  of  disobedience : 
in  the  which  ye  also  walked 
sometime,  when  ye  lived  in 
them. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xx.  1. 

THE  first  day  of  the  week 
cometh  Mary  Magdalene  early, 
when  it  was  yet  dark,  unto  the 
sepulchre,  and  seeth  the  stone 
taken  away  from  the  sepulchre. 
Then  she  runneth  and  cometh 
to  Simon  Peter,  and  to  the  other 
disciple  whom  Jesus  loved,  and 
saith  unto  them,  They  have 
taken  away  the  Lord  out  of  the 
sepulchre,   and  we  know  not 


MONDAY  IN  EASTER-WEEK. 


where  they  have  laid  him. 
Peter  therefore  went  forth,  and 
that  other  disciple,  and  came 
to  the  sepulchre.  So  they  ran 
both  together ;  and  the  other 
disciple  did  outrun  Peter,  and 
came  first  to  the  sepulchre ;  and 
he,  stooping  down  and  looking 
in,  saw  the  linen  clothes  lying, 
yet  went  he  not  in.  Then 
cometh  Simon  Peter  following 
him,  and  went  into  the  sepul- 
chre, and  seeth  the  linen  clothes 
lie  ;  and  the  napkin  that  was 
about  his  head  not  lying  with 
the  linen  clothes,  but  wrapped 
together  in  a  place  by  itself. 
Then  went  in  also  that  other 
disciple  which  came  first  to  the 
sepulchre,  and  he  saw,  and 
believed.  For  as  yet  they  knew 
not  the  Scripture,  that  he  must 
rise  again  from  the  dead.  Then 
the  disciples  went  away  again 
unto  their  own  home. 


MONDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
through  thine  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  over- 
come death,  and  opened  unto 
us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
as,  by  thy  special  grace  pre- 
venting us,  thou  dost  put  into 
our  minds  good  desires  ;  so  by 
thy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  x.  34. 

PETER  opened  his  mouth, 
and  said,  Of  a  truth  I  perceive 


87 

that  God  is  no  respecter  of 
persons :  but  in  every  nation 
he  that  feareth  him  and  worketh 
righteousness,  is  accepted  with 
him.  The  word  which  God 
sent  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
preaching  peace  by  Jesus 
Christ  ;  (he  is  Lord  of  all :) 
that  word,  I  say,  ye  know, 
which  was  published  through- 
out all  Judea,  and  began  from 
Galilee,  after  the  baptism 
which  John  preached :  how 
God  anointed  Jesus  of  Naza- 
reth with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  with  power ;  who  went 
about  doing  good,  and  healing 
all  that  were  oppressed  of  the 
devil:  for  God  was  with  him. 
And  we  are  witnesses  of  all 
things  which  he  did,  both  in 
the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in 
Jerusalem  ;  whom  they  slew, 
and  hanged  on  a  tree.  Him 
God  raised  up  the  third  day, 
and  showed  him  openly  ;  not 
to  all  the  people,  but  unto  wit- 
nesses chosen  before  of  God, 
even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and 
drink  with  him  after  he  rose 
from  the  dead.  And  he  com- 
manded us  to  preach  unto  the 
people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is 
he  who  was  ordained  of  God  to 
be  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead. 
To  him  give  all  the  prophets 
witness,  that  through  his  name, 
whosoever  believeth  in  him, 
shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  13. 

BEHOLD,  two  of  his  dis- 
ciples went  that  same  day  to  a 
village  called  Emmaus,  which 
was  from  Jerusalem  about 
threescore  furlongs.  And  they 
talked  together  of  all  these 
things   which    had    happened. 


TUESDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 


88 

And  it  came  to  pass,  that  while 
they  communed  together,  and 
reasoned,  Jesus  himself  drew 
near,  and  went  with  them.  But 
their  eyes  were  holden,  that 
they  should  not  know  him. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  What 
manner  of  communications  are 
these  that  ye  have  one  to 
another,  as  ye  walk,  and  are 
sad  ?  And  one  of  them,  whose 
name  was  Cleopas,  answering, 
said  unto  him,  Art  thou  only  a 
stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast 
not  known  the  things  which 
are  come  to  pass  there  in  these 
days  ?  And  he  said  unto  them, 
What  things  ?  And  they  said 
unto  him,  Concerning  Jesus  of 
Nazareth,  who  was  a  prophet 
mighty  in  deed  and  word, 
before  God  and  all  the  people  : 
and  how  the  chief  priests  and 
our  rulers  delivered  him  to  be 
condemned  to  death,  and  have 
crucified  him.  But  we  trusted 
that  it  had  been  he  who  should 
have  redeemed  Israel  :  and 
beside  all  this,  to-day  is  the 
third  day  since  these  things 
were  done.  Yea,  and  certain 
women  also  of  our  company 
made  us  astonished,  who  were 
early  at  the  sepulchre  ;  and 
when  they  found  not  his  body, 
they  came,  saying,  that  they  had 
also  seen  a  vision  of  angels, 
which  said  that  he  was  alive. 
And  certain  of  them  who  were 
with  us  went  to  the  sepulchre, 
and  found  it  even  so  as  the 
women  had  said  ;  but  him  they 
saw  not.  Then  he  said  unto 
them,  O  fools,  and  slow  of 
heart  to  believe  all  that  the 
prophets  have  spoken !  ought 
not  Christ  to  have  suffered 
these  things,  and  to  enter  into 


his  glory?  And  beginning  at 
Moses  and  all  the  prophets,  he 
expounded  unto  them  in  all  the 
Scriptures,  the  things  concern 
ing  himself.  And  they  drew 
nigh  unto  the  village  whither 
they  went :  and  he  made  as 
though  he  would  have  gone 
further :  but  they  constrained 
him,  saying,  Abide  with  us ; 
for  it  is  towards  evening,  and 
the  day  is  far  spent.  And  he 
went  in  to  tarry  with  them. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat 
at  meat  with  them,  he  took 
bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake, 
and  gave  to  them.  And  their 
eyes  were  opened,  and  they 
knew  him,  and  he  vanished  out 
of  their  sight.  And  they  said 
one  to  another,  Did  not  our 
heart  burn  within  us,  when  he 
talked  with  us  by  the  way,  and 
while  he  opened  to  us  the 
Scriptures  ?  And  they  rose  up 
the  same  hour,  and  returned  to 
Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven 
gathered  together,  and  them 
that  were  with  them,  saying, 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed,  and 
hath  appeared  unto  Simon. 
And  they  told  what  things  were 
done  in  the  way,  and  how  he 
was  known  of  them  in  breaking 
of  bread. 


TUESDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
through  thine  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  over- 
come death,  and  opened  unto 
us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
as,  by  thy  special  grace  pre- 
venting us,  thou  dost  put  into 
our  minds  good  desires  ;  so  by 


TUESDAY    IN    EASTER-WEEK. 


thy  continual  help  we  may- 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  ;  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  xiii.  26. 

MEN  and  brethren,  children 
of  the  stock  of  Abraham,  and 
whosoever  among  you  feareth 
God,  to  you  is  the  word  of  this 
salvation  sent.  For  they  that 
dwell  at  Jerusalem,  and  their 
rulers,  because  they  knew  him 
not,  nor  yet  the  voices  of  the 
prophets  which  are  read  every 
sabbath-day,  they  have  fulfilled 
them  in  condemning  him.  And 
though  they  found  no  cause  of 
death  in  him,  yet  desired  they 
Pilate  that  he  should  be  slain, 
and  when  they  had  fulfilled  all 
that  was  written  of  him,  they 
took  him  down  from  the  tree,  and 
laid  him  in  the  sepulchre.  But 
God  raised  him  from  the  dead: 
And  he  was  seen  many  days  of 
them  which  came  up  with  him 
from  Galilee  to  Jerusalem,  who 
are  his  witnesses  unto  the 
people.  And  we  declare  unto 
you  glad  tidings,  how  that  the 
promise  which  was  made  unto 
the  fathers,  God  hath  fulfilled 
the  same  unto  us  their  children, 
in  that  he  hath  raised  up  Jesus 
again;  as  it  is  also  written  in 
the  second  Psalm,  Thou  art  my 
Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten 
thee.  And  as  concerning  that 
he  raised  him  up  from  the  dead, 
now  no  more  to  return  to 
corruption,  he  said  on  this  wise, 
I  will  give  you  the  sure  mercies 
of  David.  Wherefore  he  saith 
also  in  another  Psalm,  Thou 


shalt  not  suffer  thine  Holy  One 
to  see  corruption.  For  David, 
after  he  had  served  his  own 
generation,  by  the  will  of  God, 
fell  on  sleep,  and  was  laid  unto 
his  fathers,  and  saw  corruption : 
but  he,  whom  God  raised  again, 
saw  no  corruption.  Be  it 
known  unto  you  therefore,  men 
and  brethren,  that  through  this 
man  is  preached  unto  you  the 
forgiveness  of  sins  :  and  by 
him  all  that  believe  are  justified 
from  all  things,  from  which  ye 
could  not  be  justified  by  the  law 
of  Moses.  Beware,  therefore, 
lest  that  come  upon  you  which 
is  spoken  of  in  the  prophets, 
Behold,  ye  despisers,  and  won- 
der, and  perish :  for  I  work  a 
work  in  your  days,  a  work 
which  you  shall  in  no  wise 
believe,  though  a  man  declare 
it  unto  you. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  36. 

JESUS  himself  stood  in  the 
midst  of  them,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  But 
they  were  terrified  and  affright- 
ed, and  supposed  that  they  had 
seen  a  spirit.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  "Why  are  ye  troubled, 
and  why  do  thoughts  arise  in 
your  hearts  ?  Behold  my  hands 
and  my  feet,  that  it  is  I  myself: 
handle  me,  and  see  ;  for  a  spirit 
hath  not  flesh  and  bones,  as  ye 
see  me  have.  And  when  he 
had  thus  spoken,  he  showed 
them  his  hands  and  his  feet. 
And  while  they  yet  believed 
not  for  joy,  and  wondered,  he 
said  unto  them,  Have  ye  here 
any  meat  ?  And  they  gave  him 
a  piece  of  a  broiled  fish,  and  of 
an  honey-comb.  And  he  took 
it,  and  did  eat  before  them.  And 


THE    FIRST    SUNDAY  AFTER    EASTER. 


90 

lie  said  unto  them,  These  are 
the  words  which  I  spake  unto 
you,  while  I  was  yet  with  you, 
that  all  things  must  be  fulfilled 
which  were  written  in  the  law 
of  Moses,  and  in  the  Prophets, 
and  in  the  Psalms,  concerning 
me.  Then  opened  he  their 
understanding,  that  they  might 
understand  the  Scriptures  ;  and 
said  unto  them,  Thus  it  is 
written,  and  thus  it  behoved 
Christ  to  suffer,  and  to  rise 
from  the  dead  the  third  day ; 
and  that  repentance  and  remis- 
sion of  sins  should  be  preached 
in  his  name  among  all  nations, 
beginning  at  Jerusalem.  And 
ye  are  witnesses  of  these  things. 


THE    FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER 
EASTER. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  who 
hast  given  thine  only  Son  to 
die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise 
again  for  our  justification ; 
grant  us  so  to  put  away  the 
leaven  of  malice  and  wicked- 
ness, that  we  may  always  serve 
thee  in  pureness  of  living  and 
truth,  through  the  merits  of  the 
same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  John  v.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  is  born  of 
God,  overcometh  the  world ; 
and  this  is  the  victory  that 
overcometh  the  Avorld,  even 
our  faith.  Who  is  he  that 
overcometh  the  world,  but  he 
that  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the 
Son  of  God  ?  This  is  he  that 
came  by  water  and  blood,  even 
Jesus  Christ  ;  not  by  water 
only,  but  by  water  and  blood  : 


and  it  is  the  Spirit  that  bear- 
eth  witness,  because  the  Spirit 
is  truth.  For  there  are  three 
that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the 
Father,  the  Word,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  :  and  these  three 
are  one.  And  there  are  three 
that  bear  witness  in  earth,  the 
spirit,  and  the  water,  and  the 
blood  :  and  these  three  agree 
in  one.  If  we  receive  the 
witness  of  men,  the  witness  of 
God  is  greater :  for  this  is  the 
witness  of  God,  which  he  hath 
testified  of  his  Son.  He  that 
believeth  on  the  Son  of  God, 
hath  the  witness  in  himself :  he 
that  believeth  not  God,  hath 
made  him  a  liar,  because  he 
believeth  not  the  record  that 
God  gave  of  his  Son.  And 
this  is  the  record,  that  God 
hath  given  to  us  eternal  life ; 
and  this  life  is  in  his  Son.  He 
that  hath  the  Son  hath  life  ;  and 
he  that  hath  not  the  Son  hath 
not  life. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xx.  19. 

THE  same  day  at  evening, 
being  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
when  the  doors  were  shut, 
where  the  disciples  were  assem- 
bled for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came 
Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst, 
and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be 
unto  you.  And  when  he  had 
so  said,  he  showed  unto  them 
his  hands  and  his  side.  Then 
were  the  disciples  glad  when 
they  saw  the  Lord.  Then  said 
Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be 
unto  you :  as  my  Father  hath 
sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you. 
And  when  he  had  said  this,  he 
breathed  on  them,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Receive  ye  the 
Holy   Ghost  :    whose  soever 


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healed 


91 


sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted 
unto  them  ;  and  whose  soever 
sins  ye  retain,  they  are  re- 
tained. 

THE     SECOND      SUNDAY      AFTER 
EASTER. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  thine  only  Son  to  be  unto 
us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and 
also  an  ensample  of  godly  life  ; 
give  us  grace  that  we  may 
Slways  most  thankfully  receive 
that  his  inestimable  benefit, 
and  also  daily  endeavour  our- 
selves to  follow  the  blessed 
steps  of  his  most  holy  life, 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  St.  Peter  ii.  19. 

THIS  is  thank-worthy,  if 
a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering 
wrongfully.  For  what  glory  is 
it,  if  when  ye  be  buffeted  for 
your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it 
patiently  ?  But  if,  when  ye  do 
well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take 
it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable 
with  God.  For  even  hereunto 
were  ye  called  ;  because  Christ 
also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us 
an  example,  that  ye  should 
follow  his  steps  :  who  did  no 
sin,  neither  Avas  guile  found  in 
his  mouth  ;  Avho  when  he  was 
reviled,  reviled  not  again ; 
when  he  suffered,  he  threatened 
not ;  but  committed  himself  to 
him  that  j.udgeth  righteously  : 
who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins 
in  his  own  body  on  the  tree, 
that  we,  being  dead  to  sin, 
should  live  unto  righteousness  : 
by    whose     stripes     ye    were 


For  ye  were  as  sheep 
going  astray  ;  but  are  now 
returned  unto  the  shepherd  and 
bishop  of  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  x.  11. 

JESUS  said,  I  am  the  good 
shepherd :  the  good  shepherd 
giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep. 
But  he  that  is  an  hireling,  and 
not  the  shepherd,  whose  own 
the  sheep  are  not,  seeth  the 
wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the 
sheep,  and  fleeth  ;  and  the  wolf 
catcheth  them,  and  scattereth 
the  sheep.  The  hireling  fleeth 
because  he  is  an  hireling,  and 
careth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am 
the  good  shepherd,  and  know 
my  sheep,  and  am  known  of 
mine.  As  the  Father  knoweth 
me,  even  so  know  I  the  Father  : 
and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the 
sli^ep.  And  other  sheep  I  have, 
which  are  not  of  this  fold ;  them 
also  I  must  bring,  and  they 
shall  hear  my  voice  ;  and  there 
shall  be  one  fold  and  one 
shepherd. 


THE   THIRD   SUNDAY  AFTER 

EASTER. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
showest  to  them  that  are  in 
error  the  light  of  thy  truth,  to 
the  intent  that  they  may  return 
into  the  way  of  righteousness  ; 
grant  unto  all  those  who  are 
admitted  into  the  fellowship  of 
Christ's  religion,  that  they 
may  avoid  those  things  that  are 
contrary  to  their  profession, 
and  follow  all  such  things  as  are 
agreeable  to  the  same,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 


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THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 


The  Epistle.  1  St.  Peter  ii.  11. 
DEARLY  beloved,  I  beseech 
you,  as  strangers  and  pilgrims, 
abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which 
war  against  the  soul ;  having 
your  conversation  honest  among 
the  Gentiles ;  that  whereas  they 
speak  against  you  as  evil-doers, 
they  may  by  your  good  works, 
which  they  shall  behold,  glorify 
God  in  the  day  of  visitation. 
Submit  yourselves  to  every 
ordinance  of  man  for  the  Lord's 
sake  ;  whether  it  be  to  the  king, 
as  supreme  ;  or  unto  governors, 
as  unto  them  that  are  sent  by 
him,  for  the  punishment  of  evil- 
doers, and  for  the  praise  of 
them  that  do  well.  For  so  is 
the  will  of  God,  that  with  well- 
doing ye  may  put  to  silence  the 
ignorance  of  foolish  men  :  as 
free,  and  not  using  your  liberty 
for  a  cloak  of  maliciousness  ; 
but  as  the  servants  of  God. 
Honour  all  men.  Love  the 
brotherhood.  Fear  God.  Ho- 
nour the  king. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xvi.  16. 

JESUS  said  to  his  disciples, 
A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not 
see  me ;  and  again,  a  little  while, 
and  ye  shall  see  me  ;  because  I 
go  to  the  Father.  Then  said 
some  of  his  disciples  among 
themselves,  What  is  this  that 
he  saith  unto  us,  A  little  while, 
and  ye  shall  not  see  me  ;  and 
again,  a  little  while,  and  ye 
shall  see  me  ;  and,  Because  I 
go  to  the  Father '?  They  said 
therefore,  What  is  this  that  he 
saith,  A  little  while  ?  we  cannot 
tell  what  he  saith.  Now  Jesus 
knew  that  they  were  desirous 
to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them, 
Do    ye   inquire   among    your- 


selves of  that  I  said,  A  little 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me; 
and  again,  a  little  while,  and  ye 
shall  see  me  ?  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  you,  that  ye  shall 
weep  and  lament,  but  the  world 
shall  rejoice :  and  ye  shall  be 
sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow 
shall  be  turned  into  joy.  A 
woman  when  she  is  in  travail 
hath  sorrow,  because  her  hour 
is  come  :  but  as  soon  as  she 
is  delivered  of  the  child,  she 
remembereth  no  more  the 
anguish,  for  joy  that  a  man  is 
born  into  the  world.  And  ye 
now  therefore  have  sorrow :  but 
I  will  see  you  again,  and  your 
heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy 
no  man  taketh  from  you. 


THE   FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER 
EASTER. 

The  Collect. 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
alone  canst  order  the  unruly 
wills  and  affections  of  sinful 
men ;  grant  unto  thy  people, 
that  they  may  love  the  thing 
which  thou  commandest,  and 
desire  that  which  thou  dost 
promise  ;  that  so,  among  the 
sundry  and  manifold  changes 
of  the  world,  our  hearts  may 
surely  there  be  fixed,  where 
true  joys  are  to  be  found, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  17. 
EVERY  good  gift,  and  every 
perfect  gift  is  from  above,  and 
cometh  down  from  the  Father 
of  lights,  with  whom  is  no 
variableness,  neither  shadow 
of  turning.  Of  his  own  will 
begat  he  us  with  the  word  of 
truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 


of  first  fruits  of  his  creatures. 
Wherefore,  my  beloved  bre- 
thren, let  every  man  be  swift 
to  hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to 
wrath ;  for  the  wrath  of  man 
worketh  not  the  righteousness 
of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart 
all  filthiness  and  superfluity  of 
naughtiness,  and  receive  with 
meekness  the  ingrafted  word, 
which  is  able  to  save  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xvi.  5. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disci- 
ples, Now  I  go  my  way  to  him 
that  sent  me,  and  none  of  you 
asketh  me,  Whither  goest  thou  ? 
But  because  I  have  said  these 
things  unto  you,  sorrow  hath 
filled  your  heart.  Nevertheless 
I  tell  you  the  truth ;  it  is  expe- 
dient for  you  that  I  go  away ; 
for  if  I  go  not  away,  the  Com- 
forter will  not  come  unto  you  ; 
but  if  I  depart,  I  will  send  him 
unto  you.  And  when  he  is 
come,  he  will  reprove  the  world 
of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and 
of  judgment :  of  sin,  because 
they  believe  not  on  me  :  of 
righteousness,  because  I  go  to 
my  Father,  and  ye  see  me  no 
more  :  of  judgment,  because 
the  prince  of  this  world  is 
judged.  I  have  yet  many 
things  to  say  unto  you,  but  ye 
cannot  bear  them  now.  How- 
beit,  when  he,  the  Spirit  of 
truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide 
you  into  all  truth  :  for  he  shall 
not  speak  of  himself;  but 
whatsoever  he  shall  hear,  that 
shall  he  speak ;  and  he  will 
show  you  things  to  come.  He 
shall  glorify  me  :  for  he  shall 
receive  of  mine,  and  shall  show 
it  unto  you.  All  things  that 
the   Father    hath,   are    mine  ; 


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therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall 
take  of  mine,  and  shall  show  it 
unto  you. 


THE    FIFTH    SUNDAY    AFTER 
EASTER. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  from  whom  all 
good  things  do  come ;  grant  to 
us  thy  humble  servants,  that  by 
thy  holy  inspiration  we  may 
think  those  things  that  are 
good,  and  by  thy  merciful 
guiding  may  perform  the 
same,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     St.  James  i.  22. 

BE  ye  doers  of  the  word, 
and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving 
your  own  selves.  For  if  any 
be  a  hearer  of  the  word,  and 
not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a 
man  beholding  his  natural  face 
in  a  glass.  For  he  beholdeth 
himself,  and  goeth  his  way,  and 
straightway  forgetteth  what 
manner  of  man  he  was.  But 
whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect 
law  of  liberty,  and  continueth 
therein  ;  he  being  not  a  forget- 
ful hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the 
work,  this  man  shall  be  blessed 
in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among 
you  seem  to  be  religious,  and 
bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but 
deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this 
man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure 
religion  and  undefiled  before 
God  and  the  Father,  is  this,  To 
visit  the  fatherless  and  widows 
in  their  affliction,  and  to  keep 
himself  unspotted  from  the 
world. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xvi.  23. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 


04 

the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will 
give  it  you.  Hitherto  have  ye 
asked  nothing  in  my  name  : 
ask,  and  ye  shall  receive,  that 
your  joy  may  be  full.  These 
things  have  I  spoken  unto  you 
in  proverbs :  the  time  cometh, 
when  I  shall  no  more  speak 
unto  you  in  proverbs ;  but  I 
shall  show  you  plainly  of  the 
Father.  At  that  day  ye  shall  ask 
in  my  name :  and  I  say  not  unto 
you,  that  I  will  pray  the  Father 
for  you  ;  for  the  Father  himself 
loveth  you,  because  ye  have 
loved  me,  and  have  believed 
that  I  came  out  from  God.  I 
came  forth  from  the  Father, 
and  am  come  into  the  world  : 
again,  I  leave  the  world,  and  go 
to  the  Father.  His  disciples 
said  unto  him,  Lo,  now  speakest 
thou  plainly,  and  speakest  no 
proverb.  Now  are  we  sure  that 
thou  knowest  all  things,  and 
needest  not  that  any  man  should 
ask  thee :  by  this  we  believe 
that  thou  earnest  forth  from 
God.  Jesus  answered  them, 
Do  ye  now  believe  ?  Behold, 
the  hour  cometh,  yea,  is  now 
come,  that  ye  shall  be  scattered 
every  man  to  his  own,  and  shall 
leave  me  alone :  and  yet  I  am 
not  alone,  because  the  Father  is 
with  me.  These  things  I  have 
spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me 
ye  might  have  peace.  In  the 
world  ye  shall  have  tribulation : 
but  be  of  good  cheer ;  I  have 
overcome  the  world. 


THE    ASCENSION-DAY- 


THE  ASCENSION-DAY. 

The  Collect 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  like  as  we 
do   believe   thy  only  begotten 


Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  to 
have  ascended  into  the  heavens ; 
so  we  may  also  in  heart  and 
mind  thither  ascend,  and  with 
him  continually  dwell,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  i.  1. 

THE  former  treatise  have  I 
made,  O  Theophilus,  of  all  that 
Jesus  began  both  to  do  and 
teach,  until  the  day  in  which 
he  was  taken  up,  after  that  he, 
through  the  Holy  Ghost,  had 
given  commandments  unto  the 
apostles  whom  he  had  chosen  : 
to  whom  also  he  showed  him- 
self alive  after  his  passion,  by 
many  infallible  proofs,  being 
seen  of  them  forty  days,  and  I 
speaking  of  the  things  pertain- 
ing to  the  kingdom  of  God  ; 
and  being  assembled  together 
with  them,  commanded  them 
that  they  should  not  depart 
from  Jerusalem,  but  wait  for 
the  promise  of  the  Father, 
which,  saith  he,  ye  have  heard 
of  me.  For  J  ohn  truly  baptized 
with  water ;  but  ye  shall  be 
baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
not  many  days  hence.  When 
they  therefore  were  come  toge- 
ther, they  asked  of  him,  saying, 
Lord,  wilt  thou  at  this  time 
restore  again  the  kingdom  to 
Israel  ?  And  he  said  unto  them, 
It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the 
times  or  the  seasons,  which  the 
Father  hath  put  in  his  own 
power.  But  ye  shall  receive 
power,  after  that  the  Holy 
Ghost  is  come  upon  you  :  and 
ye  shall  be  witnesses  unto  me 
both  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  all 
Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and  unto 


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95 


the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth. 
And  when  he  had  spoken  these 
things,  while  they  beheld,  he 
was  taken  up,  and  a  cloud 
received  him  out  of  their  sight. 
And  while  they  looked  stead- 
fastly toward  heaven,  as  he 
went  up,  behold,  two  men 
stood  by  them  in  Avhite  apparel ; 
which  also  said,  Ye  men  of 
Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up 
into  heaven  1  This  same  Jesus, 
which  is  taken  up  from  you 
into  heaven,  shall  so  come  in 
like  manner  as  ye  have  seen 
him  go  into  heaven. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Mark  xvi.  14. 

JESUS  appeared  unto  the 
eleven,  as  they  sat  at  meat,  and 
upbraided  them  with  their  un- 
belief and  hardness  of  heart, 
because  they  believed  not  them 
which  had  seen  him  after  he 
was  risen.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every 
creature.  He  that  believeth, 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ; 
but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall 
be  damned.  And  these  signs 
shall  follow  them  that  believe  : 
in  my  name  shall  they  cast  out 
devils  ;  they  shall  speak  with 
new  tongues  ;  they  shall  take 
up  serpents  ;  and  if  they  drink 
any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not 
hurt  them  ;  they  shall  lay  hands 
on  the  sick,  and  they  shall  re- 
cover. So  then,  after  the  Lord 
had  spoken  unto  them,  he  was 
received  up  into  heaven,  and 
sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 
And  they  went  forth,  and 
preached  every  where,  the 
Lord  working  with  them,  and 
confirming  the  word  with  signs 
following. 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION-DAY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  the  King  of  glory, 
who  hast  exalted  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great 
triumph  unto  thy  kingdom  in 
heaven  ;  Ave  beseech  thee  leave 
us  not  comfortless  ;  but  send  to 
us  thine  Holy  Ghost  to  com- 
fort us,  and  exalt  us  unto  the 
same  place  Avhither  our  Saviour 
Christ  is  gone  before ;  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  St.  Peter  iv.  7. 

THE  end  of  all  things  is  at 
hand :  be  ye  therefore  sober, 
and  watch  unto  prayer.  And 
above  all  things  have  fervent 
charity  among  yourselves  :  for 
charity  shall  cover  the  multitude 
of  sins.  Use  hospitality  one  to 
another  without  grudging.  As 
every  man  hath  received  the 
gift,  even  so  minister  the  same 
one  to  another,  as  good  stew- 
ards of  the  manifold  grace  of 
God.  If  any  man  speak,  let 
him  speak  as  the  oracles  of 
God  :  if  any  man  minister,  let 
him  do  it  as  of  the  ability  which 
God  giveth  :  that  God  in  all 
things  may  be  glorified  through 
Jesus  Christ  :  to  whom  be 
praise  and  dominion  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xv.  26, 
and  part  of  the  \Qth  Chapter. 

WHEN  the  Comforter  is 
come, whom  I  will  send  unto  you 
from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit 
of  truth,  which  proceedeth  from 
the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of 
me.      And  ye  also  shall  bear 


96  WHITSUNDAY. 

witness  ;  because  ye  have  been 
with  me  from  the  beginning. 
These  things  have  I  spoken 
unto  you,  that  ye  should  not  be 
offended.  They  shall  put  you 
out  of  the  synagogues :  yea,  the 
time  cometh,  that  whosoever 
killeth  you,  will  think  that  he 
doeth  God  service.  And  these 
things  will  they  do  unto  you, 
because  they  have  not  known 
the  Father,  nor  me  :  but  these 
things  have  I  told  you,  that 
when  the  time  shall  come,  ye 
may  remember  that  I  told  you 
of  them. 


WHITSUNDAY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to 
them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit  ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to 
rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort, 
through  the  merits  of  Christ 
Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  ii.  1. 

WHEN  the  day  of  Pentecost 
was  fully  come,  they  were  all 
with  one  accord  in  one  place : 
and  suddenly  there  came  a 
sound  from  heaven,  as  of  a 
rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it 
filled  all  the  house  where 
they  were  sitting.  And  there 
appeared  unto  them  cloven 
tongues,  like  as  of  fire,  and  it 
sat  upon  each  of  them  :  and 
they  were  all  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost  ;    and   began   to 


speak  with  other  tongues,  as 
the  Spirit  gave  them  utterance. 
And  there  were  dwelling  at  Je- 
rusalem Jews,  devout  men,  out 
of  every  nation  under  heaven. 
Now  when  this  was  noised 
abroad,  the  multitude  came 
together,  and  were  confounded, 
because  that  every  man  heard 
them  speak  in  his  own  language. 
And  they  were  all  amazed,  and 
marvelled,  saying  one  to  an- 
other, Behold,  are  not  all  these 
which  speak  Galileans  ?  and 
how  hear  we  every  man  in  our 
own  tongue  wherein  we  were 
born  ?  Parthians,  and  Medes, 
and  Elamites,  and  the  dwellers 
in  Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judea, 
and  Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and 
Asia,  Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia, 
in  Egypt,  and  in  the  parts 
of  Lybia  about  Cyrene,  and 
strangers  of  Rome,  Jews  and 
proselytes,  Cretes  and  Arabians, 
we  do  hear  them  speak  in  our 
tongues  the  wonderful  works 
of  God. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xiv.  15. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disci- 
ples, If  ye  love  me,  keep  my 
commandments.  And  I  will 
pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall 
give  you  another  Comforter, 
that  he  may  abide  with  you  for 
ever;  even  the  Spirit  of  truth, 
whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither 
knoweth  him :  but  ye  know 
him  ;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you, 
and  shall  be  in  you.  I  will  not 
leave  you  comfortless  ;  I  will 
come  to  you.  Yet  a  little  while, 
and  the  world  seeth  me  no  \ 
more  ;  but  ye  see  me  :  because 
I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At 
that  day  ye  shall  know  that  I 


MONDAY  IN  WHITSUN-WEEK. 


am  in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me, 
and  I  in  you.  He  that  hath  my 
commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me  ; 
and  he  that  loveth  me,  shall  be 
loved  of  my  Father  ;  and  I  will 
love  him,  and  will  manifest 
myself  to  him.  Judas  saith 
unto  him,  (not  Iscariot,)  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest 
thyself  unto  us,  and  not  unto 
the  world  ?  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  him,  If  a  man  love 
me,  he  will  keep  my  words  ; 
and  my  Father  will  love  him, 
and  we  will  come  unto  him, 
and  make  our  abode  with.  him. 
He  that  loveth  me  not,  keepeth 
not  my  sayings  :  and  the  word 
which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but 
the  Father's  which  sent  me. 
These  things  have  I  spoken 
unto  you,  being  yet  present 
with  you.  But  the  Comforter, 
which  is  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  the  Father  will  send  in 
my  name,  he  shall  teach  you  all 
things,  and  bring  all  things  to 
your  remembrance,  whatsoever 
I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I 
leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give 
unto  you :  not  as  the  world 
giveth,  give  I  unto  you.  Let 
not  your  heart  be  troubled, 
neither  let  it  be  afraid.  Ye 
have  heard  how  I  said  unto 
you,  I  go  away,  and  come  again 
unto  you.  If  ye  loved  me,  ye 
would  rejoice,  because  I  said,  I 
go  unto  the  Father  :  for  my 
Father  is  greater  than  I.  And 
now  I  have  told  you  before  it 
come  to  pass,  that  when  it  is 
come  to  pass,  ye  might  believe. 
Hereafter  I  will  not  talk  much 
with  you  :  for  the  prince  of  this 
world  cometh,  and  hath  nothing 
in  me.    But  that  the  Avorld  may 


97 

know  that  I  love  the  Father ; 
and  as  the  Father  gave  me 
commandment,  even  so  I  do. 


MONDAY    IN    WHITSUN-WEEK. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to 
them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit  ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to 
rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort, 
through  the  merits  of  Christ 
Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  Avorld  without  end.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  x.  34. 

THEN  Peter  opened  his 
mouth,  and  said,  Of  a  truth  I 
perceive  that  God  is  no 
respecter  of  persons ;  but  in 
every  nation,  he  that  feareth 
him,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, is  accepted  with  him. 
The  word  which  God  sent  unto 
the  children  of  Israel,  preaching 
peace  by  Jesus  Christ,  (he  is 
Lord  of  all ;)  that  word,  I  say, 
ye  knoAv,  which  was  published 
throughout  all  Judea,  and  began 
from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism 
which  John  preached :  How 
God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
with  power ;  who  went  about 
doing  good,  and  healing  all 
that  were  oppressed  of  the 
devil ;  for  God  was  with  him. 
And  we  are  witnesses  of  all 
things  which  he  fed,  both  in 
the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in 
Jerusalem ;  whom  they  slew, 
and   hanged   on   a  tree.     Him 


98 


TUESDAY    IN    WHITSUN-WEEK. 


God  raised  up  the  third  day, 
and  showed  him  openly ;  not 
to  all  the  people,  but  unto 
witnesses  chosen  before  of  God  ; 
even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and 
drink  with  him  after  he  rose 
from  the  dead.  And  he  com- 
manded us  to  preach  unto  the 
people,  and  to  testify  that  it 
is  he  which  was  ordained  of 
God  to  be  the  judge  of  quick 
and  dead.  To  him  give  all  the 
prophets  witness,  that  through 
his  name,  whosoever  believeth 
in  him,  shall  receive  remission 
of  sins.  While  Peter  yet  spake 
these  words,  the  Holy  Ghost 
fell  on  all  them  who  heard  the 
word.  And  they  of  the  circum- 
cision who  believed,  were 
astonished,  as  many  as  came 
with  Peter,  because  that  on  the 
Gentiles  also  was  poured  out 
the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
For  they  heard  them  speak 
with  tongues,  and  magnify  God. 
Then  answered  Peter,  Can  any 
man  forbid  water,  that  these 
should  not  be  baptized,  who 
have  received  the  Holy  Ghost 
as  well  as  we  ?  And  he  com- 
manded them  to  be  baptized  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord.  Then 
prayed  they  him  to  tarry  certain 
days. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  iii.  16. 

GOD  so  loved  world,  that 
he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son, 
that  whosoever  believeth  in 
him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
everlasting  life.  For  God  sent 
not  his  Son  into  the  world  to 
condemn  the  world,  but  that 
the  world  trough  him  might 
be  saved.  He  that  believeth 
on  him  is  not  condemned  :  but 
he  that   believeth   not  is  con- 


demned already,  because  he 
hath  not  believed  in  the  name 
of  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God.  And  this  is  the  condem- 
nation, that  light  is  come  into 
the  world,  and  men  loved  dark- 
ness rather  than  light,  because 
their  deeds  were  evil.  For 
every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth 
the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the 
light,  lest  his  deeds  should  be 
reproved.  But  he  that  doeth 
truth  cometh  to  the  light,  that 
his  deeds  maybe  made  manifest, 
that  they  are  wrought  in  God. 


TUESDAY      IN      AVHITSUN-WEEK. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to 
them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit  ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  judg- 
ment in  all  things,  and  evermore 
to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort, 
through  the  merits  of  Christ 
Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  viii.  14. 

WHEN  the  Apostles,  who 
were  at  Jerusalem,  heard  that 
Samaria  had  received  the  word 
of  God,  they  sent  unto  them 
Peter  and  John ;  who,  when 
they  were  come  down,  prayed 
for  them,  that  they  might 
receive  the  Holy  Ghost;  (for 
as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon 
none  of  them  ;  only  they  were 
baptized  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  :)  Then  laid  they 
their  hands  on  them,  and  they 
received  the  Holy  Ghost. 


TRINITY-SUNDAY. 


The  Gospel     St.  John  x.  1. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  entereth  not  by 
the  door  into  the  sheep-fold, 
but  climbeth  up  some  other 
way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a 
robber.  But  he  that  entereth 
in  by  the  door,  is  the  shepherd 
of  the  sheep.  To  him  the 
porter  openeth  ;  and  the  sheep 
hear  his  voice ;  and  he  calleth 
his  own  sheep  by  name,  and 
leadeth  them  out.  And  when 
he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep, 
he  goeth  before  them,  and  the 
sheep  follow  him  ;  for  they 
know  his  voice  :  and  a  stranger 
will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee 
from  him ;  for  they  know  not 
the  voice  of  strangers.  This 
parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them ; 
but  they  understood  not  what 
things  they  were  which  he 
spake  unto  them.  Then  said 
Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am 
the  door  of  the  sheep  :  all  that 
ever  came  before  me  are  thieves 
and  robbers  ;  but  the  sheep  did 
not  hear  them.  I  am  the  door : 
by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he 
shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in 
and  out,  and  find  pasture.  The 
thief  cometh  not  but  for  to  steal, 
and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy :  I 
am  come  that  they  might  have 
life,  and  that  they  might  have 
it  more  abundantly. 


TRINITY-SUNDAY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hast  given  unto  us 
thy  servants  grace,  by  the 
confession  of  a  true  faith,  to 
acknowledge  the  glory  of  the 
eternal   Trinity,   and    in  the 


99 

power  of  the  divine  Majesty  to 
worship  the  Unity  ;  we  beseech 
thee  that  thou  wouldest  keep 
us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and 
evermore  defend  us  from  all 
adversities,  who  livest  and 
reignest,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Rev.  iv.  1. 

AFTER  this  I  looked,  and 
behold,  a  door  was  opened  in 
heaven :  and  the  first  voice 
which  I  heard,  was  as  it  were 
of  a  trumpet,  talking  Avith  me ; 
which  said,  Come  up  hither, 
and  I  will  show  thee  things 
which  must  be  hereafter.  And 
immediately  I  was  in  the 
Spirit ;  and  behold,  a  throne 
was  set  in  heaven,  and  one  sat 
on  the  throne  :  and  he  that  sat 
was  to  look  upon  like  a  jasper 
and  a  sardine-stone  :  and  there 
was  a  rainbow  round  about  the 
throne,  in  sight  like  unto  an 
emerald.  And  round  about  the 
throne  were  four  and  twenty 
seats ;  and  upon  the  seats  I 
saw  four  and  twenty  elders 
sitting,  clothed  in  white  rai- 
ment ;  and  they  had  on  their 
heads  crowns  of  gold  :  and  out 
of  the  throne  proceeded  light- 
nings, and  thunderings,  and 
voices.  And  there  Avere  seven 
lamps  of  fire  burning  before 
the  throne,  which  are  the  seven 
spirits  of  God.  And  before 
the  throne,  there  was  a  sea  of 
glass,  like  unto  crystal.  And 
in  the  midst  of  the  throne,  and 
round  about  the  throne,  were 
four  beasts  full  of  eyes  before 
and  behind  :  and  the  first  beast 
was  like  a  lion,  and  the  second 
beast  like  a  calf,  and  the  third 
beast  had  a  face  as  a  man,  and 


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100 

the  fourth  beast  was  like  a 
flying  eagle.  And  the  four 
beasts  had  each  of  them  six 
wings  about  him ;  and  they  were 
full  Of  eyes  within  :  and  they 
rest  not  day  and  night,  saying, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God 
Almighty,  who  was,  and  is, 
and  is  to  come.  And  when 
those  beasts  give  glory,  and 
honour,  and  thanks  to  him  that 
sat  on  the  throne,  who  liveth 
for  ever  and  ever,  the  four  and 
twenty  elders  fall  down  before 
him  that  sat  on  the  throne,  and 
worship  him  that  liveth  for  ever 
and  ever,  and  cast  their  crowns 
before  the  throne,  saying,  Thou 
art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive 
glory,  and  honour,  and  power  ; 
for  thou  hast  created  all  things, 
and  for  thy  pleasure  they  are, 
and  were  created. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  iii.  1. 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the 
Pharisees,  named  Nicodemus, 
a  ruler  of  the  Jews  :  the  same 
came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and 
said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know 
that  thou  art  a  teacher  come 
from  God  :  for  no  man  can  do 
these  miracles  that  thou  doest, 
except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
except  a  man  be  born  again,  he 
cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Nicodemus  saith  unto  him,  How 
can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is 
old  ?  can  he  enter  the  second 
time  into  his  mother's  womb, 
and  be  born  ?  Jesus  answered, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
except  a  man  be  born  of  water, 
and  of  the  spirit,  he  cannot 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 
That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh, 


is  flesh  ;  and  that  which  is  born 
of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit.  Marvel 
not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  ye 
must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and 
thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof, 
but  canst  not  tell  whence  it 
cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth ; 
so  is  every  one  that  is  born 
of  the  Spirit.  Nicodemus 
answered  and  said  unto  him, 
How  can  these  things  be? 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  Art  thou  a  master  of  Israel, 
and  knowest  not  these  things  ? 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
we  speak  that  we  do  know,  and 
testify  that  we  have  seen  ;  and 
ye  receive  not  our  witness.  If 
I  have  told  you  earthly  things, 
and  ye  believe  not ;  how  shall 
ye  believe,  if  I  tell  you  of 
heavenly  things  ?  And  no  man 
hath  ascended  up  to  heaven, 
but  he  that  came  down  from 
heaven,  even  the  Son  of  man, 
who  is  in  heaven.  And  as 
Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in 
the  wilderness,  even  so  must 
the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up ; 
that  whosoever  believeth  in 
him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  eternal  life. 


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TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  the  strength  of  all 
those  who  put  their  trust  in 
thee,  mercifully  accept  our 
prayers ;  and  because,  through 
the  weakness  of  our  mortal 
nature,  we  can  do  no  good 
thing  without  thee,  grant  us 
the  help  of  thy  grace,  that  in 
keeping  thy  commandments 
we   may  please  thee,  both   in 


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will  and  deed,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  John  iv.  1. 

BELOVED,  let  us  love  one 
another :  for  love  is  of  God, 
and  every  one  that  loveth  is 
born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God. 
He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth 
not  God  ;  for  God  is  love.  In 
this  was  manifested  the  love  of 
God  towards  us,  because  that 
God  sent  his  only  begotten  Son 
into  the  world,  that  we  might 
live  through  him.  Herein  is 
love,  not  that  we  loved  God, 
but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent 
his  Son  to  be  the  propitiation 
for  our  sins.  Beloved,  if  God 
so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to 
love  one  another.  No  man 
hath  seen  God  at  any  time.  If 
we  love  one  another,  God 
dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love  is 
perfected  in  us.  Hereby  know 
we  that  we  dwell  in  him,  and 
he  in  us ;  because  he  hath  given 
us  of  his  Spirit.  And  we  have 
seen  and  do  testify,  that  the 
Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the 
Saviour  of  the  world.  Who- 
soever shall  confess  that  Jesus 
is  the  Son  of  God,  God 
dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in 
God.  And  we  have  known 
and  believed  the  love  that  God 
hath  to  us.  God  is  love  ;  and 
he  that  dwelleth  in  love, 
dwelleth  in  God,  and  God  in 
him.  Herein  is  our  love  made 
perfect,  that  Ave  may  have 
boldness  in  the  day  of  judgment ; 
because  as  he  is,  so  are  we  in 
this  world.  There  is  no  fear 
in  love  ;  but  perfect  love 
casteth  out  fear ;  because  fear 
hath  torment :  he  that  feareth, 
is   not  made   perfect   jn   love. 


We  love  him,  because  he  first 
loved  us.  If  a  man  say,  I  love 
God,  and  hateth  his  brother, 
he  is  a  liar  :  for  he  that  loveth 
not  his  brother,  whom  he  hath 
seen,  how  can  he  love  God, 
whom  he  hath  not  seen  ?  And 
this  commandment  have  we 
from  him,  that  he  who  loveth 
God,  love  his  brother  also. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xvi.  19. 

THERE  was  a  certain  rich 
man,  who  was  clothed  in  purple 
and  fine  linen,  and  fared 
sumptuously  every  day.  And 
there  was  a  certain  beggar, 
named  Lazarus,  who  was  laid 
at  his  gate,  full  of  sores  ;  and 
desiring  to  be  fed  with  the 
crumbs  which  fell  from  the  rich 
man's  table  :  moreover,  the 
dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores. 
And  it  came  to  pass  that  the 
beggar  died,  and  Avas  carried 
by  the  angels  into  Abraham's 
bosom  :  the  rich  man  also  died, 
and  was  buried :  and  in  hell  he 
lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in 
torments,  and  seeth  Abraham 
afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his 
bosom.  And  he  cried,  and  said, 
Father  Abraham,  have  mercy 
on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that 
he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger 
in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue, 
for  I  am  tormented  in  this 
flame.  But  Abraham  said,  Son, 
remember  that  thou  in  thy  life- 
time receivedst  thy  good  things, 
and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things; 
but  now  he  is  comforted,  and 
thou  art  tormented.  And 
besides  all  this,  between  us  and 
you  there  is  a  great  gulph  fixed : 
so  that  they  who  would  pass 
from  hence  to  you  cannot ; 
neither  can  they  pass  to  us  that 


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would  come  from  thence.  Then 
he  said,  I  pray  thee  therefore, 
father,  that  thou  wouldest  send 
him  to  my  father's  house ;  for 
I  have  five  brethren  :  that  he 
may  testify  unto  them,  lest  they 
also  come  into  this  place  of 
torment.  Abraham  saith  unto 
him,  They  have  Moses  and  the 
Prophets  ;  let  them  hear  them. 
And  he  said,  Nay,  father  Abra- 
ham ;  but  if  one  went  unto 
them  from  the  dead,  they  will 
repent.  And  he  said  unto  him, 
If  they  hear  not  Moses  and  the 
Prophets,  neither  will  they  be 
persuaded,  though  one  rose 
from  the  dead. 


THE    SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  who  never  failest 
to  help  and  govern  those  whom 
thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy 
steadfast  fear  and  love  ;  keep 
us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the 
protection  of  thy  good  provi- 
dence, and  make  us  to  have 
a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of 
thy  holy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  John  iii.  13. 

MARVEL  not,  my  brethren, 
if  the  world  hate  you.  We 
know  that  Ave  have  passed  from 
death  unto  life,  because  we 
love  the  brethren.  He  that 
loveth  not  his  brother,  abideth 
in  death.  Whosoever  hateth 
his  brother,  is  a  murderer :  and 
ye  know  that  no  murderer 
hath  eternal  life  abiding  in  him. 
Hereby  perceive  we  the  love 
of  God,  because  he  laid  down 
his  life  for  us  :   and  we  ought 


to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the 
brethren.  But  whoso  hath  this 
world's  good,  and  seeth  his 
brother  have  need,  and  shutteth 
up  his  bowels  of  compassion 
from  him  ;  how  dwelleth  the 
love  of  God  in  him  ?  My  little 
children,  let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue  ;  but  in  deed, 
and  in  truth.  And  hereby  we 
know  that  we  are  of  the  truth, 
and  shall  assure  our  hearts 
before  him.  For  if  our  heart 
condemn  us,  God  is  greater 
than  our  heart,  and  knoweth  all 
things.  Beloved,  if  our  heart 
condemn  us  not,  then  have  we 
confidence  towards  God.  And 
whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive 
of  him,  because  we  keep  his 
commandments,  and  do  those 
things  that  are  pleasing  in  his 
sight.  And  this  is  his  com- 
mandment, That  we  should 
believe  on  the  name  of  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  and  love  one 
another,  as  he  gave  us  com- 
mandment. Andhethatkeepeth 
his  commandments,  dwelleth  in 
him,  and  he  in  him  :  and  hereby 
we  know,  that  he  abideth  in 
us,  by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath 
given  us. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xiv.  16. 

A  CERTAIN   man   made  a 
great  supper,  and  bade  many ; 
and  sent  his  servant  at  supper- 
time,  to  say  to  them  that  were 
bidden,    Come,    for   all   things 
i  are  now  ready.     And  they  all 
|  with    one    consent    began    to 
I  make   excuse.    The   first   said 
unto  him,  I  have  bought  a  piece 
of  ground,  and  I  must  needs  go 
and  see  it ;   I  pray  thee  have 
me  excused.    And  another  said, 
I   have   bought   five    yoke   of 


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oxen,  and  I  go  to  prove  them  ; 
I  pray  thee  have  me  excused. 
And  another  said,  I  have  mar- 
ried a  wife,  and  therefore  I 
cannot  come.  So  that  servant 
came,  and  showed  his  lord  these 
things.  Then  the  master  of  the 
house,  being  angry,  said  to  his 
servant,  Go  out  quickly  into  the 
streets  and  lanes  of  the  city, 
and  bring  in  hither  the  poor, 
and  the  maimed,  and  the  halt, 
and  the  blind.  And  the  servant 
said,  Lord,  it  is  clone  as  thou 
hast  commanded,  and  yet  there 
is  room.  And  the  lord  said 
unto  the  servant,  Go  out  into 
the  highways  and  hedges,  and 
compel  them  to  come  in,  that 
my  house  may  be  filled  :  for  I 
say  unto  you,  that  none  of  those 
men  which  were  bidden  shall 
taste  of  my  supper. 


THE    THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  hear  us ;  and  grant 
that  we,  to  whom  thou  hast 
given  an  hearty  desire  to  pray, 
may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be 
defended  and  comforted  in  all 
dangers  and  adversities,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  St.  Peter  v.  5. 

ALL  of  you  be  subject  one 
to  another,  and  be  clothed  with 
humility  :  for  God  resisteth  the 
proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the 
humble,  Humble  yourselves 
therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt 
you  in  due  time :  casting  all 
your  care  upon  him ;  for  he 
careth  for  you.     Be  sober,  be 


103 

vigilant ;  because  your  adver- 
sary the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion, 
walketh  about,  seeking  whom 
he  may  devour  :  whom  resist, 
steadfast  in  the  faith  ;  knowing 
that  the  same  afflictions  are 
accomplished  in  your  brethren 
that  are  in  the  Avorld.  But  the 
God  of  all  grace,  who  hath 
called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory 
by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that  ye 
have  suffered  awhile,  make  you 
perfect,  stablish,  strengthen, 
settle  you.  To  him  be  glory 
and  dominion  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xv.  1. 

THEN  drew  near  unto  him 
all  the  publicans  and  sinners  for 
to  hear  him.  And  the  Pharisees 
and  Scribes  murmured,  saying, 
This  man  receiveth  sinners, 
and  eateth  with  them.  And  he 
spake  this  parable  unto  them, 
saying,  What  man  of  you 
having  an  hundred  sheep,  if 
he  lose  one  of  them,  doth  not 
leave  the  ninety  and  nine  in  the 
wilderness,  and  go  after  that 
which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it  ? 
And  when  he  hath  found  it, 
he  layeth  it  on  his  shoulders, 
rejoicing.  And  when  he  cometh 
home,  he  calleth  together  his 
friends  and  neighbours,  saying 
unto  them,  Rejoice  with  me, 
for  I  have  found  my  sheep 
which  was  lost.  I  say  unto 
you,  that  likewise  joy  shall 
be  in  heaven  over  one  sinner 
that  repenteth,  more  than  over 
ninety  and  nine  just  persons, 
which  need  no  repentance. 
Either  what  woman  having  ten 
pieces  of  silver,  if  she  lose  one 
piece,  doth  not  light  a  candle, 
and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek 


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diligently  till  she  find  it  ?  And 
when  she  hath  found  it,  she 
calleth  her  friends  and  her  neigh- 
bours together,  saying,  Rejoice 
with  me,  for  I  have  found  the 
piece  which  I  had  lost.  Like- 
wise, I  say  unto  you,  there  is 
joy  in  the  presence  of  the 
angels  of  God  over  one  sinner 
that  repenteth. 


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TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

0  GOD,  the  protector  of  all 
that  trust  in  thee,  without  whom 
nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is 
holy  ;  increase  and  multiply 
upon  us  thy  mercy ;  that  thou 
being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we 
may  so  pass  through  things 
temporal,  that  we  finally  lose 
not  the  things  eternal :  Grant 
this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  viii.  18. 

1  RECKON  that  the  suffer- 
ings of  this  present  time  are 
not  worthy  to  be  compared 
with  the  glory  which  shall  be 
revealed  in  us.  For  the  earnest 
expectation  of  the  creature 
waiteth  for  the  manifestation 
of  the  sons  of  God.  For  the 
creature  was  made  subject  to 
vanity,  not  willingly,  but  by 
reason  of  him  who  hath  sub- 
jected the  same  in  hope  :  be- 
cause the  creature  itself  also 
shall  be  delivered  from  the 
bondage  of  corruption,  into  the 
glorious  liberty  of  the  children 
of  God.  For  we  know  that  the 
whole  creation  groaneth,  and 
travaileth  in  pain  together  until 
now :   and  not  only  they,  but 


ourselves  also,  which  have  the 
first  fruits  of  the  Spirit,  even 
we  ourselves  groan  within 
ourselves,  waiting  for  the 
adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption 
of  our  body. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  vi.  36. 
BE  ye  therefore  merciful,  as 
your  Father  also  is  merciful. 
Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be 
judged:  condemn  not,  and  ye 
shall  not  be  condemned  :  for- 
give, and  ye  shall  be  forgiven  : 
give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto 
you ;  good  measure,  pressed 
down,  and  shaken  together,  and 
running  over,  shall  men  give 
into  your  bosom.  For  with 
the  same  measure  that  ye  mete 
withal,  it  shall  be  measured  to 
you  again.  And  he  spake  a 
parable  unto  them :  Can  the 
blind  lead  the  blind?  shall  they 
not  both  fall  into  the  ditch  ? 
The  disciple  is  not  above  his 
master ;  but  every  one  that  is 
perfect  shall  be  as  his  master. 
And  why  beholdest  thou  the 
mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye, 
but  perceivest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Either 
how  canst  thou  say  to  thy  bro- 
ther, Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the 
mote  that  is  in  thine  eye,  when 
thou  thyself  beholdest  not  the 
beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? 
Thou  hypocrite,  cast  out  first 
the  beam  out  of  thine  own  eye, 
and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly 
to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in 
thy  brother's  eye. 

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TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
thee,   that   the   course    of  this 


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world  may  be  so  peaceably 
ordered  by  thy  governance, 
that  thy  Church  may  joyfully 
serve  thee  in  all  godly  quiet- 
ness, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Peter  iii.  8. 

BE  ye  all  of  one  mind, 
having  compassion  one  of 
another ;  love  as  brethren,  be 
pitiful,  be  courteous  ;  not 
rendering  evil  for  evil,  or 
railing  for  railing  ;  but  contra- 
riwise, blessing ;  knowing  that 
ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye 
should  inherit  a  blessing.  For 
he  that  will  love  life,  and  see 
good  days,  let  him  refrain  his 
tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips 
that  they  speak  no  guile  :  let 
him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good ; 
let  him  seek  peace,  and  ensue 
it.  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers  : 
but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is 
against  them  that  do  -evil.  And 
who  is  he  that  will  harm  you, 
if  ye  be  followers  of  that  which 
is  good  ?  But  and  if  ye  suffer 
for  righteousness'  sake,  happy 
are  ye  :  and  be  not  afraid  of 
their  terror,  neither  be  troubled; 
but  sanctify  the  Lord  God  in 
your  hearts. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  v.  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  that  as  the 
people  pressed  upon  him  to 
hear  the  word  of  God,  he  stood 
by  the  lake  of  Gennesaret,  and 
saw  two.  ships  standing  by  the 
lake ;  but  the  fishermen  were 
gone  out  of  them,  and  were 
washing  their  nets.  And  he 
entered  into  one  of  the  ships, 
which  was  Simon's,  and  prayed 


105 

him  that  he  would  thrust  out  a 
little  from  the  land  :  and  he  sat 
down  and  taught  the  people 
out  of  the  ship.  Now,  when 
he  had  left  speaking,  he  said 
unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into 
the  deep,  and  let  down  your 
nets  for  a  draught.  And  Simon 
answering,  said  unto  him, 
Master,  we  have  toiled  all  the 
night,  and  have  taken  nothing  ; 
nevertheless,  at  thy  word  I  will 
let  down  the  net.  And  when 
they  had  this  done,  they  en- 
closed a  great  multitude  of 
fishes,  and  their  net  brake. 
And  they  beckoned  unto  their 
partners  which  were  in  the 
other  ship,  that  they  should 
come  and  help  them.  And 
they  came,  and  filled  both  the 
ships ;  so  that  they  began  to 
sink.  When  Simon  Peter  saw 
it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus'  knees, 
saying,  Depart  from  me,  for  I 
am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord.  For 
he  was  astonished,  and  all  that 
were  with  him,  at  the  draught 
of  the  fishes  which  they  had 
taken  ;  and  so  was  also  James 
and  John  the  sons  of  Zebedee, 
which  were  partners  with 
Simon.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
Simon,  Fear  not ;  from  hence- 
forth thou  shalt  catch  men. 
And  when  they  had  brought 
their  ships  to  land,  they  forsook 
all,  and  followed  him. 


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TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  hast  prepared 
for  those  who  love  thee,  such 
good  things  as  pass  man's 
understanding ;   pour  into  our 

5* 


10G 


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hearts  such  love  towards  thee, 
that  we,  loving  thee  above  all 
things,  may  obtain  thy  promises, 
which  exceed  all  that  we  can 
desire,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  vi.  3. 

KNOW  ye  not  that  so  many 
of  us  as  were  baptized  into 
Jesus  Christ,  were  baptized 
into  his  death  ?  Therefore  we 
are  buried  with  him  by  baptism 
into  death  ;  that  like  as  Christ 
was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by 
the  glory  of  the  Father,  even 
so  we  also  should  Avalk  in 
newness  of  life.  For  if  we  have 
been  planted  together  in  the 
likeness  of  his  death,  we  shall 
be  also  in  the  likeness  of  his 
resurrection  :  knowing  this, 
that  our  old  man  is  crucified 
with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin 
might  be  destroyed,  that  hence- 
forth we  should  not  serve  sin. 
For  he  that  is  dead,  is  freed 
from  sin.  Now,  if  we  be  dead 
with  Christ,  we  believe  that 
we  shall  also  live  with  him, 
knowing  that  Christ  being 
raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no 
more  ;  death  hath  no  more 
dominion  over  him.  For  in 
that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin 
once  ;  but  in  that  he  liveth,  he 
liveth  unto  God.  Likewise 
reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to 
be  dead  indeed  unto  sin  ;  but 
alive  unto  God,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  v.  20. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disci- 
ples, Except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness 
of  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees, 
ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into 


the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Ye 
have  heard  that  it  was  said  by 
them  of  old  time,  Thou  shalt 
not  kill ;  and  whosoever  shall 
kill,  shall  be  in  danger  of  the 
judgment.  But  I  say  unto  you, 
that  whosoever  is  angry  with 
his  brother  without  a  cause, 
shall  be  in  danger  of  the 
judgment :  and  whosoever  shall 
say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  council  : 
but  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou 
fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell 
fire.  Therefore,  if  thou  bring 
thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there 
rememberest  that  thy  brother 
hath  aught  against  thee,  leave 
there  thy  gift  before  the  altar, 
and  go  thy  way,  first  be  recon- 
ciled to  thy  brother,  and  then 
come  and  offer  thy  gift.  Agree 
with  thine  adversary  quickly, 
whiles  thou  art  in  the  way  with 
him ;  lest  at  any  time  the 
adversary  deliver  thee  to  the 
judge,  and  the  judge  deliver 
thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou  be 
cast  into  prison.  %  Verily  I  say 
unto  thee,  thou  shalt  by  no 
means  come  out  thence,  till 
thou  hast  paid  the  uttermost 
farthing. 


THE     SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

LORD  of  all  power  and 
might,  who  art  the  author  and 
giver  of  all  good  things  ;  graft 
in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy 
name,  increase  in  us  true 
religion,  nourish  us  with  all 
goodness,  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  us  in  the  same, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


THE  EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


107 


The  Epistle.     Rom.  vi.  19. 

I  SPEAK  after  the  manner 
of  men,  because  of  the  infirmity 
of  your  flesh :  for  as  ye  have 
yielded  your  members  servants 
to  uncleanness,  and  to  iniquity, 
unto  iniquity ;  even  so  now 
yield  your  members  servants 
to  righteousness,  unto  holiness. 
For  when  ye  were  the  servants 
of  sin,  ye  were  free  from 
righteousness.  What  fruit  had 
ye  then  in  those  things,  whereof 
ye  are  now  ashamed  ?  for  the 
end  of  those  things  is  death. 
But  now  being  made  free  from 
sin,  and  become  servants  to 
God,  ye  have  your  fruit  unto 
holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting 
life.  For  the  wages  of  sin  is 
death  :  but  the  gift  of  God  is 
eternal  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Mark  viii.  1. 

IN  those  days  the  multitude 
being  very  great,  and  having 
nothing  to  eat,  Jesus  called  his 
disciples  unto  him,  and  saith 
unto  them,  I  have  compassion 
on  the  multitude,  because  they 
have  now  been  with  me  three 
days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat : 
and  if  I  send  them  away  fasting 
to  their  own  houses,  they  will 
faint  by  the  way  :  for  divers  of 
them  came  from  far.  And  his 
disciples  answered  him,  From 
whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these 
men  with  bread  here  in  the 
wilderness  ?  And  he  asked  them, 
How  many  loaves  have  ye  ? 
And  they  said,  Seven.  And  he 
commanded  the  people  to  sit 
down  on  the  ground:  and  he 
took  the  seven  loaves,  and  gave 
thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave 
to  his  disciples  to  set  before 


them ;  and  they  did  set  them 
before  the  people.  And  they 
had  a  few  small  fishes  ;  and  he 
blessed,  and  commanded  to  set 
them  also  before  them.  So 
they  did  eat,  and  were  filled  ; 
and  they  took  up  of  the  broken 
meat  that  was  left,  seven 
baskets.  And  they  that  had 
eaten  Avere  about  four  thousand. 
And  he  sent  them  away. 


THE    EIGHTH    SUNDAY    AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  Avhose  never  failing 
providence  ordereth  all  things 
both  in  heaven  and  earth ;  Ave 
humbly  beseech  thee  to  put 
aAvay  from  us  all  hurtful  things, 
and  to  give  us  those  things 
which  are  profitable  for  us, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  viii.  12. 

BRETHREN,  Ave  are  debtors 
not  to  the  flesh,  to  live  after 
the  flesh  :  for  if  ye  live  after 
the  flesh,  ye  shall  die ;  but  if 
ye  through  the  Spirit  do 
mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body, 
ye  shall  live.  For  as  many  as 
are  led  by  the  Spirit'  of  God, 
they  are  the  sons  of  God.  For 
ye  have  not  received  the  spirit 
of  bondage  again  to  fear;  but 
ye  have  received  the  spirit  of 
adoption,Avhereby  Ave  cry,  Abba, 
Father.  The  Spirit  itself 
beareth  Avitness  with  our  spirit, 
that  Ave  are  the  children  of  God. 
And  if  children,  then  heirs ; 
heirs  of  God,  and  joint  heirs 
with  Christ  :  if  so  be  that  Ave 
suffer  Avith  him,  that  Ave  may  be 
also  glorified  together. 


108 


THE  NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  vii.  15. 

BEWARE  of  false  prophets, 
which  come  to  you  in  sheep's 
clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are 
ravening  wolves.  Ye  shall 
know  them  by  their  fruits  :  do 
men  gather  grapes  of  thorns, 
or  figs  of  thistles?  Even  so 
every  good  tree  bringeth  forth 
good  fruit ;  but  a  corrupt  tree 
bringeth  forth  evil  fruit.  A 
«rood  tree  cannot  brinsf  forth 
evil  fruit ;  neither  can  a  corrupt 
tree  bring  forth  good  fruit. 
Every  tree  that  bringeth  not 
forth  good  fruit,  is  hewn  down, 
and  cast  into  the  fire.  Where- 
fore by  their  fruits  ye  shall 
know  them.  Not  every  one 
that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  ;  but  he  that  doeth  the 
will  of  my  Father,  who  is  in 
heaven. 


THE     NINTH     SUNDAY    AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to  think 
and  do  always  such  things  as 
are  right :  that  we  who  cannot 
do  any  thing  that  is  good 
without  thee,  may  by  thee  be 
enabled  to  live  according  to 
thy  will,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  Cor.  x.  1. 

BRETHREN,  I  would  not 
that  ye  should  be  ignorant, 
how  that  all  our  fathers  were 
under  the  cloud,  and  all  passed 
through  the  sea ;  and  were  all 
baptized  unto  Moses  in  the 
cloud,  and  in  the  sea  ;  and  did  all 
eat  the  same  spiritual  meat,  and 


did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual 
drink  ;  (for  they  drank  of  that 
spiritual  Rock  that  followed 
them  ;  and  that  Rock  was 
Christ.)  But  with  many  of 
them  God  was  not  well  pleased ; 
for  they  were  overthrown  in 
the  wilderness.  Now  these 
things  were  our  examples,  to 
the  intent  we  should  not  lust 
after  evil  things,  as  they  also 
lusted.  Neither  be  ye  idolaters, 
as  were  some  of  them  :  as  it  is 
written,  The  people  sat  down 
to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose  up 
to  play.  Neither  let  us  commit 
fornication,  as  some  of  them 
committed,  and  fell  in  one  day 
three  and  twenty  thousand. 
Neither  let  us  tempt  Christ, 
as  some  of  them  also  tempted, 
and  were  destroyed  of  serpents. 
Neither  murmur  ye,  as  some  of 
them  also  murmured,  and  were 
destroyed  of  the  destroyer. 
Now  all  these  things  happened 
unto  them  for  ensamples  :  and 
they  are  written  for  our  admo- 
nition, upon  whom  the  ends  of 
the  world  are  come.  Where- 
fore let  him  that  thinketh  he 
standeth,  take  heed  lest  he  fall. 
There  hath  no  temptation  taken 
you,  but  such  as  is  common 
to  man :  but  God  is  faithful, 
who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be 
tempted  above  that  ye  are  able; 
but  will  with  the  temptation 
also  make  a  way  to  escape 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 


The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xv 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disci- 
ples, There  was  a  certain  rich 
man  who  had  a  steward ;  and 
the  same  was  accused  unto  him, 
that  he  had  wasted  his  goods. 
And.  he  called  him,   and  said 


ape, 

a-  it. 

i.  1. 


THE    TENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 


unto  him,  How  is  it  that  I  hear 
this  of  thee  ?  Give  an  account 
of  thy  stewardship  ;  for  thou 
mayest  be  no  longer  steward. 
Then  the  steward  said  within 
himself,  What  shall  I  do  ?  for 
my  lord  taketh  away  from  me 
the  stewardship  :  I  cannot  dig  ; 
to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I  am 
resolved  what  to  do,  that  when 
I  am  put  out  of  the  stewardship, 
they  may  receive  me  into  their 
houses.  So  he  called  every 
one  of  his  lord's  debtors  unto 
him,  and  said  unto  the  first, 
How  much  owest  thou  unto  my 
lord?  And  he  said,  An  hundred 
measures  of  oil.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and 
sit  down  quickly,  and  write 
fifty.  Then  said  he  to  another, 
And  how  much  owest  thou? 
And  he  said,  An  hundred 
measures  of  wheat.  And  he 
said  unto  him,  Take  thy  bill, 
and  write  fourscore.  And  the 
lord  commended  the  unjust 
steward,  because  he  had  done 
wisely:  for  the  children  of  this 
world  are  in  their  generation 
wiser  than  the  children  of  light. 
And  I  say  unto  you,  make 
to  yourselves  friends  of  the 
mammon  of  unrighteousness  ; 
that  when  ye  fail,  they  may 
receive  you  into  everlasting 
habitations. 


THE    TENTH     SUNDAY    AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

LET  thy  merciful  ears,  O 
Lord,  be  open  to  the  prayers 
of  thy  humble  servants  ;  and 
that  they  may  obtain  their 
petitions,  make  them  to  ask 
such  things  as  shall  please  thee, 


109 

through     Jesus    Christ     our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  xii.  1. 

CONCERNING  spiritual 
gifts,  brethren,  I  would  not 
have  you  ignorant.  Ye  know 
that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried 
away  unto  these  dumb  idols 
even  as  ye  were  led.  Wherefore 
I  give  you  to  understand,  that 
no  man,  speaking  by  the  Spirit 
of  God,  calleth  Jesus  accursed ; 
and  that  no  man  can  say  that 
Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but  by  the 
Holy  Ghost.  Now  there  are 
diversities  of  gifts,  but  the  same 
Spirit.  And  there  are  differ- 
ences of  administrations,  but 
the  same  Lord.  And  there 
are  diversities  of  operations, 
but  it  is  the  same  God  who 
worketh  all  in  all.  But  the 
manifestation  of  the  Spirit  is 
given  to  every  man  to  profit 
withal.  For  to  one  is  given  by 
the  Spirit  the  word  of  wis- 
dom; to  another,  the  word  of 
knowledge  by  the  same  Spirit  ; 
to  another,  faith  by  the  same  ' 
Spirit  ;  to  another,  the  gifts 
of  healing  by  the  same  Spirit  ; 
to  another,  the  working  of 
miracles ;  to  another,  prophecy ; 
to  another,  discerning  of  spirits ; 
to  another,  divers  kinds  of 
tongues  ;  to  another,  the  inter- 
pretation of  tongues.  But  all 
these  worketh  that  one  and  the 
self-same  Spirit,  dividing  to 
every  man  severally  as  he  will. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xix.  41. 

AND  when  he  was  come 
near,  he  beheld  the  city,  and 
wept  over  it,  saying,  If  thou 
hadst  known,  even  thou,  at 
least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things 


THE  ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


110 

which  belong  unto  thy  peace  ! 
but  now  they  are  hid  from 
thine  eyes.  For  the  days  shall 
come  upon  thee,  that  thine 
enemies  shall  cast  a  trench 
about  thee,  and  compass  thee 
round,  and  keep  thee  in  on 
every  side,  and  shall  lay  thee 
even  with  the  ground,  ami  thy 
children  within  thee  :  and  they 
shall  not  leave  in  thee  one  stone 
upon  another  ;  because  thou 
knewest  not  the  time  of  thy 
visitation.  And  he  went  into 
the  temple,  and  began  to  cast 
out  them  that  sold  therein,  and 
them  that  bought,  saying  unto 
them,  It  is  written,  My  house 
is  the  house  of  prayer :  but  ye 
have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 
And  he  taught  daily  in  the 
temple. 


THE  ELEVENTH    SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  declarest  thy 
almighty  power  chiefly  in  show- 
ing mercy  and  pity  ;  mercifully 
grant  unto  us  such  a  measure 
of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running 
the  way  of  thy  commandments, 
may  obtain  thy  gracious  pro- 
mises, and  be  made  partakers  of 
thy  heavenly  treasure,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  xv.  1. 

BRETHREN,  I  declare 
unto  you  the  Gospel  which  I 
preached  unto  you,  which  also 
ye  have  received,  and  wherein 
ye  stand ;  by  which  also  ye  are 
saved,  if  ye  keep  in  memory 
what  I  preached  unto  you, 
unless  ye  have  believed  in  vain. 
For  I  delivered  unto  you  first 


of  all,  that  which  I  also  received, 
how  that  Christ  died  for  our 
sins,according  to  the  Scriptures; 
and  that  he  was  buried ;  and 
that  he  rose  again  the  third  day, 
according  to  the  Scriptures  ; 
and  that  he  was  seen  of  Cephas ; 
then  of  the  twelve  :  after  that, 
he  was  seen  of  above  five 
hundred  brethren  at  once ;  of 
whom  the  greater  part  remain 
unto  this  present ;  but  some  are 
fallen  asleep.  After  that  he 
was  seen  of  James  ;  then  of  all 
the  apostles  :  and  last  of  all  he 
was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of  one 
born  out  of  due  time.  For  I  am 
the  least  of  the  apostles,  that 
am  not  meet  to  be  called  an 
apostle,  because  I  persecuted 
the  Church  of  God.  But,  by 
the  grace  of  God,  I  am  what  I 
am ;  and  his  grace,  which  was 
bestowed  upon  me,  was  not  in 
vain  ;  but  I  laboured  more 
abundantly  than  they  all :  yet 
not  I,  but  the  grace  of  God 
which  was  with  me.  Therefore, 
whether  it  were  I,  or  they,  so 
we  preach,  and  so  ye  believed. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xviii.  9. 

JESUS  spake  this  parable 
unto  certain  which  trusted  in 
themselves  that  they  were 
righteous,  and  despised  others  : 
Two  men  went  up  into  the 
temple  to  pray ;  the  one  a  Pha- 
risee, and  the  other  a  Publican. 
The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed 
thus  with  himself:  God,  I  thank 
thee,  that  I  am  not  as  other 
men  are,  extortioners,  unjust, 
adulterers,  or  even  as  this 
Publican :  I  fast  twice  in  the 
week,  I  give  tithes  of  all  that 
I  possess.  And  the  Publican 
standing  afar  off,  would  not  lift 


THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


Ill 


up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto 
heaven,  but  smote  upon  his 
breast,  saying,  God  be  merciful 
to  me  a  sinner.  I  tell  you,  this 
man  went  down  to  his  house 
justified  rather  than  the  other  : 
for  every  one  that  exalteth 
himself,  shall  be  abased ;  and 
he  that  humbleth  himself,  shall 
be  exalted. 


THE   TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

Tlie  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  art  always  more 
ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray, 
and  art  wont  to  give  more  than 
either  we  desire  or  deserve  ; 
pour  down  upon  us  the  abund- 
ance of  thy  mercy,  forgiving 
us  those  things  whereof  our 
conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving 
us  those  good  things  which  we 
are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but 
through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    2  Cor.  iii.  4. 

SUCH  trust  have  we  through 
Christ  to  GoD-ward  :  not  that 
we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to 
think  any  thing  as  of  ourselves ; 
but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God. 
Who  also  hath  made  us  able 
ministers  of  the  New  Testament; 
not  of  the  letter,  but  of  the 
Spirit :  for  the  letter  killeth, 
but  the  Spirit  giveth  life.  But 
if  the  ministration  of  death, 
written  and  engraven  in  stones, 
was  glorious,  so  that  the  children 
of  Israel  could  not  steadfastly 
behold  the  face  of  Moses  for 
the  glory  of  his  countenance, 
which   glory  was   to   be  done 


away  ;  how  shall  not  the 
ministration  of  the  Spirit  be 
rather  glorious  1  For  if  the 
ministration  of  condemnation 
be  glory,  much  more  doth  the 
ministration  of  righteousness 
exceed  in  glory. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Mark  vii.  31. 

JESUS,  departing  from  the 
coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  came 
unto  the  sea  of  Galilee,  through 
the  midst  of  the  coasts  of 
Decapolis,  and  they  bring  unto 
him  one  that  was  deaf,  and  had 
an  impediment  in  his  speech  ; 
and  they  beseech  him  to  put  his 
hand  upon  him.  And  he  took 
him  aside  from  the  multitude, 
and  put  his  fingers  into  his- 
ears,  and  he  spit,  and  touched 
his  tongue  ;  and  looking  up  to 
heaven,  he  sighed,  and  saith 
unto  him,  Ephphatha,  that  is, 
be  opened.  And  straightway 
his  ears  were  opened,  and  the 
string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed, 
and  he  spake  plain.  And  he 
charged  them  that  they  should 
tell  no  man :  but  the  more  he 
charged  them,  so  much  the 
more  a  great  deal  they  published 
it ;  and  were  beyond  measure 
astonished,  saying,  He  hath 
done  all  things  well;  he  maketh 
both  the  deaf  to  hear,  and  the 
dumb  to  speak. 


THE    THIRTEENTH    SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful 
God,  of  whose  only  gift  it 
cometh  that  thy  faithful  people 
do  unto  thee  true  and  laudable 
service;  grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  we  may  so  faithfully  serve 


112 


THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail  not 
finally  to  attain  thy  heavenly 
promises,  through  the  merits 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Gal.  iii.  16. 

TO  Abraham  and  his  seed 
were  the  promises  made.  He 
saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of 
many ;  but  as  of  one,  And  to 
thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  And 
this  I  say,  that  the  covenant 
that  was  confirmed  before  of 
God  in  Christ,  the  law,  which 
was  four  hundred  and  thirty 
years  after,  cannot  disannul, 
that  it  should  make  the  promise 
of  none  effect.  For  if  the 
inheritance  be  of  the  law,  it  is 
no  more  of  promise  ;  but  God 
gave  it  to  Abraham  by  promise. 
Wherefore  then  serveth  the 
law  ?  It  was  added  because  of 
transgressions,  till  the  seed 
should  come  to  whom  the 
promise  was  made ;  and  it  was 
ordained  by  angels  in  the  hand 
of  a  mediator.  Now  a  mediator 
is  not  a  mediator  of  one  ;  but 
God  is  one.  Is  the  law  then 
against  the  promises  of  God  1 
God  forbid  ;  for  if  there  had 
been  a  law  given  which  could 
have  given  life,  verily  right- 
eousness should  have  been  by 
the  law.  But  the  Scripture 
hath  concluded  all  under  sin, 
that  the  promise,  by  faith  of 
Jesus  Christ,  might  be  given 
to  them  that  believe. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  x.  23. 

BLESSED  are  the  eyes  which 
see  the  things  that  ye  see :  for 
I  tell  you,  that  many  prophets 
and  kings  have  desired  to  see 
those  things  which  ye  see,  and 


have  not  seen  them  ;  and  to 
hear  those  things  which  ye 
hear,  and  have  not  heard  them. 
And  behold  a  certain  lawyer 
stood  up,  and  tempted  him, 
saying,  Master,  what  shall  I  do 
to  inherit  eternal  life  ?  He  said 
unto  him,  What  is  written  in 
the  law  1  How  readest  thou  ? 
And  he  answering  said,  Thou 
shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
strength,  and  with  all  thy 
mind :  and  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself.  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Thou  hast  answered  right :  this 
do,  and  thou  shalt  live.  But 
he,  willing  to  justify  himself, 
said  unto  Jesus,  And  who  is 
my  neighbour  ?  And  Jesus 
answering  said,  A  certain  man 
went  down  from  Jerusalem  to 
Jericho,  and  fell  among  thieves, 
which  stript  him  of  his  raiment, 
and  wounded  him,  and  departed, 
leaving  him  half  dead.  And 
by  chance  there  came  down  a 
certain  Priest  that  way ;  and 
when  he  saw  him,  he  passed  by 
on  the  other  side.  And  likewise 
a  Levite,  when  he  Mas  at  the 
place,  came  and  looked  on  him, 
and  passed  by  on  the  other  side. 
But  a  certain  Samaritan,  as  he 
journeyed,  came  where  he  was : 
and  when  he  saw  him,  he  had 
compassion  on  him,  and  went 
to  him,  and  bound  up  his 
wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and 
wine  ;  and  set  him  on  his  own 
beast,  and  brought  him  into 
an  inn,  and  took  care  of  him. 
And  on  the  morrow,  when  he 
departed,  he  took  out  two 
pence,  and  gave  them  to  the 
host,  and  said  unto  him,  Take 
care  of  him  ;    and  whatsoever 


THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


thou  spendest  more,  when  I 
come  again,  I  will  repay  thee. 
Which  now  of  these  three, 
thinkest  thou,  was  neighbour 
unto  him  that  fell  among  the 
thieves  ?  And  he  said,  He  that 
showed  mercy  on  him.  Then 
said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go,  and 
do  thou  likewise. 


THE    FOURTEENTH    SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  give  unto  us  the  increase 
of  faith,  hope,  and  charity  ;  and 
that  we  may  obtain  that  which 
thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to 
love  that  which  thou  dost  com- 
mand, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Gal.  v.  16. 

I  SAY  then,  Walk  in  the 
Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not  fulfil  the 
lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  flesh 
lusteth  against  the  Spirit,  and 
the  Spirit  against  the  flesh  ;  and 
these  are  contrary  the  one  to 
the  other ;  so  that  ye  cannot  do 
the  things  that  ye  would.  But 
if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye 
are  not  under  the  law.  Now 
the  works  of  the  flesh  are 
manifest,  which  are  these, 
Adultery,  fornication,  unclean- 
ness,  lasciviousness,  idolatry, 
witchcraft,  hatred,  variance, 
emulations,  wrath,  strife,  sedi- 
tions, heresies,  envyings,  mur- 
ders, drunkenness,  revellings, 
and  such  like :  of  the  which  I 
tell  you  before,  as  I  have  also 
told  you  in  time  past,  that  they 
who  do  such  things,  shall  not 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 
But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is 


113 

love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffering, 
gentleness,  goodness,  faith, 
meekness,  temperance:  against 
such  there  is  no  law.  And 
they  that  are  Christ's  have 
crucified  the  flesh,  with  the 
affections  and  lusts. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xvii.  11. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus 
went  to  Jerusalem,  that  he 
passed  through  the  midst  of 
Samaria  and  Galilee.  And  as 
he  entered  into  a  certain  village, 
there  met  him  ten  men  that 
were  lepers,  who  stood  afar  off. 
And  they  lifted  up  their  voices, 
and  said,  Jesus,  Master,  have 
mercy  on  us.  And  when  he 
saw  them,  he  said  unto  them, 
Go  show  yourselves  unto  the 
priests.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that,  as  they  went,  they  were 
cleansed.  And  one  of  them, 
when  he  saw  that  he  was 
healed,  turned  back,  and  with 
a  loud  voice  glorified  God,  and 
fell  down  on  his  face  at  his  feet, 
giving  him  thanks  :  and  he  was 
a  Samaritan.  And  Jesus  an- 
swering said,  Were  there  not 
ten  cleansed  ?  but  where  are 
the  nine  ?  There  are  not  found 
that  returned  to  give  glory  to 
God,  save  this  stranger.  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Arise,  go  thy 
way  :  thy  faith  hath  made  thee 
Avhole. 


THE  FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  thy  Church  with  thy 
perpetual  mercy  :  and  because 
the  frailty  of  man  without  thee 
cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by 


114 


THE  SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


thy  help  from  all  things  hurtful, 
and  lead  us  to  all  things  profit- 
able to  our  salvation,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Gal.  vi.  11. 

YE  see  how  large  a  letter  I 
have  written  unto  you  with 
mine  own  hand.  As  many  as 
desire  to  make  a  fair  show  in 
the  flesh,  they  constrain  you  to 
be  circumcised  ;  only  lest  they 
should  suffer  persecution  for 
the  cross  of  Christ.  For 
neither  they  themselves  who 
are  circumcised  keep  the  law  ; 
but  desire  to  have  you  circum- 
cised, that  they  may  glory  in 
your  flesh.  But  God  forbid 
that  I  should  glory,  save  in 
the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  by  whom  the  world  is 
crucified  unto  me,  and  I  unto 
the  world.  For  in  Christ 
Jesus  neither  circumcision 
availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncir- 
cumcision,  but  a  new  creature. 
And  as  many  as  walk  according 
to  this  rule,  peace  be  on  them, 
and  mercy,  and  upon  the  Israel 
of  God.  From  henceforth  let 
no  man  trouble  me,  for  I  bear 
in  my  body  the  marks  of  the 
Lord  Jesus.  Brethren,  the 
grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  be  with  your  spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  vi.  24. 
NO  man  can  serve  two 
masters  :  for  either  he  will  hate 
the  one,  and  love  the  other ;  or 
else  he  will  hold  to  the  one, 
and  despise  the  other.  Ye 
cannot  serve  God  and  mammon. 
Therefore  I  say  unto  you,  Take 
no  thought  for  your  life,  what 
ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall 
drink ;  nor  yet  for  your  body, 


what  ye  shall  put  on.  Is 
not  the  life  more  than  meat, 
and  the  body  than  raiment? 
Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air  : 
for  they  sow  not,  neither  do 
they  reap,  nor  gather  into  barns; 
yet  your  heavenly  Father 
feedeth  them.  Are  ye  not 
much  better  than  they  ?  Which 
of  you,  by  taking  thought,  can 
add  one  cubit  unto  his  stature  ? 
And  why  take  ye  thought  for 
raiment  ?  Consider  the  lilies  of 
the  field,  how  they  grow :  they 
toil  not,  neither  do  they  spin ; 
and  yet  I  say  unto  you,  that 
even  Solomon  in  all  his  glory 
was  not  arrayed  like  one  of 
these.  Wherefore  if  God  so 
clothe  the  grass  of  the  field, 
which  to-day  is,  and  to-morrow 
is  cast  into  the  oven ;  shall  he 
not  much  more  clothe  you,  O 
ye  of  little  faith  ?  Therefore 
take  no  thought,  saying,  What 
shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we 
drink  ?  or,  Wherewithal  shall 
we  be  clothed?  (for  after  all 
these  things  do  the  Gentiles 
seek :)  for  your  heavenly  Father 
knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of 
all  these  things.  But  seek  ye 
first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and 
his  righteousness,  and  all  these 
things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 
Take  therefore  no  thought  for 
the  morrow ;  for  the  morrow 
shall  take  thought  for  the  things 
of  itself:  sufficient  unto  the  day 
is  the  evil  thereof. 


THE  SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
let  thy  continual  pity  cleanse 
and  defend   thy  Church;    and 


THE    SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


115 


because  it  cannot  continue  in 
safety  without  thy  succour, 
preserve  it  evermore  by  thy 
help  and  goodness,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iii.  13. 
I  DESIRE  that  ye  faint  not 
at  my  tribulations  for  you, 
which  is  your  glory.  For  this 
cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  of  whom  the  whole 
family  in  heaven  and  earth  is 
named,  that  he  would  grant 
you,  according  to  the  riches  of 
his  glory,  to  be  strengthened 
with  might  by  his  Spirit  in 
the  inner  man ;  that  Christ 
may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by 
faith  ;  that  ye,  being  rooted  and 
grounded  in  love,  may  be  able 
to  comprehend,  Math  all  saints, 
what  is  the  breadth,  and  length, 
and  depth,  and  height ;  and  to 
know  the  love  of  Christ, 
which  passeth  knowledge,  that 
ye  might  be  filled  with  all  the 
fulness  of  God.  Now  unto 
him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding 
abundantly  above  all  that  we 
ask  or  think,  according  to  the 
power  that  worketh  in  us,  unto 
him  be  glory  in  the  Church,  by 
Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all 
ages,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  vii.  11. 
AND  it  came  to  pass  the  day 
after,  that  Jesus  went  into  a 
city  called  Nain  ;  and  many  of 
his  disciples  went  with  him, 
and  much  people.  Now,  when 
he  came  nigh  to  the  gate  of  the 
city,  behold,  there  was  a  dead 
man  carried  out,  the  only  son 
of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a 
widow :  and  much  people  of 
the  city  was   with   her.     And 


when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had 
compassion  on  her,  and  said 
unto  her,  Weep  not.  And  he 
came  and  touched  the  bier,  (and 
they  that  bare  him  stood  still,) 
and  he  said,  Young  man,  I  say 
unto  thee,  Arise.  And  he  that 
was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to 
speak :  and  he  delivered  him 
to  his  mother.  And  there  came 
a  fear  on  all :  and  they  glorified 
God,  saying,  that  a  great  Pro- 
phet is  risen  up  among  us ; 
and,  that  God  hath  visited  his 
people.  And  this  rumour  of 
him  went  forth  throughout  all 
Judea,  and  throughout  all  the 
region  round  about. 


THE    SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY 
AFTER   TRINITY 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  Ave  pray  thee,  that 
thy  grace  may  always  prevent 
and  follow  us  ;  and  make  us 
continually  to  be  given  to  all 
good  works,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  1. 

I  THEREFORE,  the  pri- 
soner of  the  Lord,  beseech  you 
that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the 
vocation  wherewith  ye  are 
called,  with  all  lowliness  and 
meekness,  with  long-suffering, 
forbearing  one  another  in  love  ; 
endeavouring  to  keep  the  unity 
of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of 
peace.  There  is  one  body,  and 
one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are 
called  in  one  hope  of  your 
calling ;  one  Lord,  one  faith, 
one  baptism,  one  God  and 
Father  of  all,  who  is  above 
all,  and  through  all,  and  in  you 
all. 


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The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xiv.  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus 
went  into  the  house  of  one  of 
the  chief  Pharisees  to  eat  bread, 
on  the  Sabbath-day,  that  they 
watched  him.  And  behold, 
there  was  a  certain  man  before 
him,  who  had  the  dropsy.  And 
Jesus  answering  spake  unto 
the  Lawyers  and  Pharisees, 
saying,  Is  it  lawful  to  heal  on 
the  Sabbath-day?  And  they 
held  their  peace.  And  he  took 
him,  and  healed  him,  and  let 
him  go ;  and  answered  them, 
saying,  Which  of  you  shall 
have  an  ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into 
a  pit,  and  will  not  straightway 
pull  him  out  on  the  Sabbath- 
day?  And  they  could  not 
answer  him  again  to  these 
things.  And  he  put  forth  a 
parable  to  those  who  were 
bidden,  when  he  marked  how 
they  chose  out  the  chief  rooms ; 
saying  unto  them,  When  thou 
art  bidden  of  any  man  to  a 
wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the 
highest  room,  lest  a  more 
honourable  man  than  thou  be 
bidden  of  him  ;  and  he  that 
bade  thee  and  him  come  and 
say  to  thee,  Give  this  man  place ; 
and  thou  begin  with  shame  to 
take  the  lowest  room.  But 
when  thou  art  bidden,  go  and 
sit  down  in  the  lowest  room; 
that  when  he  Uiat  bade  thee 
cometh,  he  may'say  unto  thee, 
Friend,  go  up  higher :  then 
shalt  thou  have  worship  in 
the  presence  of  them  that 
sit  at  meat  with  thee.  For 
whosoever  exalteth  himself, 
shall  be  abased :  and  he  that 
humbleth  himself,  shall  be 
exalted. 


THE    EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY 
AFTER    TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
grant  thy  people  grace  to  with- 
stand the  temptations  of  the 
world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ; 
and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds 
to  follow  thee,  the  only  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  Cor.  i.  4. 

I  THANK  my  God  always 
on  your  behalf,  for  the  grace  of 
God  which  is  given  you  by 
Jesus  Christ  ;  that  in  every 
thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him, 
in  all  utterance,  and  in  all 
knowledge ;  even  as  the  testi- 
mony of  Christ  was  confirmed 
in  you.  So  that  ye  come  behind 
in  no  gift ;  waiting  for  the 
coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Avho  shall  also  confirm 
you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may 
be  blameless  in  the  day  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxii.  34. 

WHEN  the  Pharisees  had 
heard  that  Jesus  had  put  the 
Sadducees  to  silence,  they  were 
gathered  together.  Then  one 
of  them,  who  was  a  lawyer, 
asked  him  a  question,  tempting 
him,  and  saying,  Master,  which 
is  the  great  commandment  in 
the  law?  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all 
thy  mind  :  This  is  the  first  and 
great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments  hang   all   the  law 


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117 


and  the  prophets.  While  the 
Pharisees  were  gathered  toge- 
ther, Jesus  asked  them,  saying, 
What  think  ye  of  Christ  ? 
whose  son  is  he?  They  say 
unto  him,  The  son  of  David. 
He  saith  unto  them,  How  then 
doth  David  in  spirit  call  him 
Lord,  saying,  The  Lord  said 
unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my 
right  hand,  till  I  make  thine 
enemies  thy  footstool?  If  David 
then  call  him  Lord,  how  is  he 
his  son  ?  And  no  man  was  able 
to  answer  him  a  word,  neither 
durst  any  man,  from  that  day 
forth,  ask  him  any  more  ques- 
tions. 


THE    NINETEENTH  SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  forasmuch  as  with- 
out thee  we  are  not  able  to 
please  thee  ;  mercifully  grant 
that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  in 
all  things  direct  and  rule  our 
hearts,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

TJie  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  17. 

THIS  I  say  therefore,  and 
testify  in  the  Lord,  that  ye 
henceforth  walk  not  as  other 
Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity  of 
their  mind  ;  having  the  under- 
standing darkened,  being  alien- 
ated from  the  life  of  God, 
through  the  ignorance  that  is  in 
them,  because  of  the  blindness 
of  their  heart :  who,  being  past 
feeling,  have  given  themselves 
over  unto  lasciviousness,  to 
work  all  uncleanness  with 
greediness.  But  ye  have  not 
so  learned  Christ  ;    if  so  be 


that  ye  have  heard  him,  and 
have  been  taught  by  him,  as 
the  truth  is  in  Jesus  :  that  ye 
put  off,  concerning  the  former 
conversation,  the  old  man, 
which  is  corrupt  according  to 
the  deceitful  lusts  ;  and  be 
renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your 
mind  :  and  that  ye  put  on  the 
new  man,  which  after  God  is 
created  in  righteousness  and 
true  holiness.  Wherefore  put- 
ting away  lying,  speak  every 
man  truth  with  his  neighbour  : 
for  we  are  members  one  of 
another.  Be  ye  angry,  and  sin 
not :  let  not  the  sun  go  down 
upon  your  wrath  :  neither  give 
place  to  the  devil.  Let  him 
that  stole,  steal  no  more  ;  but 
rather  let  him  labour,  working 
with  his  hands  the  thing  which 
is  good,  that  he  may  have  to 
give  to  him  that  needeth.  Let 
no  corrupt  communication 
proceed  out  of  your  mouth,  but 
that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of 
edifying,  that  it  may  minister 
grace  unto  the  hearers.  And 
grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of 
God,  whereby  ye  are  sealed 
unto  the  day  of  redemption. 
Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath, 
and  anger,  and  clamour,  and 
evil-speaking,  be  put  away  from 
you,  with  all  malice.  And  be 
ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender- 
hearted, forgiving  one  another, 
even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake 
hath  forgiven  you. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  1. 

JESUS  entered  into  a  ship, 
and  passed  over,  and  came  into 
his  own  city.  And  behold,  they 
brought  to  him  a  man  sick  of 
the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed.  And 
Jesus,  seeing  their  faith,  said 


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118 

unto  the  sick  of  the  palsy,  Son, 
be  of  good  cheer,  thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee.  And  behold, 
certain  of  the  scribes  said  within 
themselves,  This  man  blas- 
phemeth.  And  Jesus,  knowing 
their  thoughts,  said,  Wherefore 
think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts  ? 
For  whether  is  easier  to  say, 
Thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee  ?  or 
to  say,  Arise,  and  walk  ?  But 
that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son 
of  man  hath  power  on  earth  to 
forgive  sins,  (then  saith  he  to 
the  sick  of  the  palsy)  Arise, 
take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto 
thine  house.  And  he  arose,  and 
departed  to  his  house.  But 
when  the  multitude  saw  it,  they 
marvelled,  and  glorified  God, 
who  had  given  such  power 
unto  men. 


THE    TWENTIETH    SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  most 
merciful  God,  of  thy  bountiful 
goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech 
thee,  from  all  things  that  may 
hurt  us  ;  that  we,  being  ready 
both  in  body  and  soul,  may 
cheerfully  accomplish  those 
things  which  thou  commandest, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  v.  15. 

SEE  then  that  ye  walk  cir- 
cumspectly, not  as  fools,  but 
as  wise,  redeeming  the  time, 
because  the  days  are  evil. 
Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise, 
but  understanding  what  the  will 
of  the  Lord  is.  And  be  not 
drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is 
excess ;   but  be  filled  with  the 


Spirit  :  speaking  to  yourselves 
in  psalms  and  hymns  and 
spiritual  songs,  singing  and 
making  melody  in  your  heart 
to  the  Lord  ;  giving  thanks 
always  for  all  things  unto  God 
and  the  Father,  in  the  name 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ; 
submitting  yourselves  one  to 
another  in  the  fear  of  God. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  xxii.  1. 

JESUS  said,  The  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain 
king,  who  made  a  marriage  for 
his  son  ;  and  sent  forth  his 
servants  to  call  them  that  were 
bidden  to  the  wedding :  and 
they  would  not  come.  Again, 
he  sent  forth  other  servants, 
saying,  Tell  them  who  are 
bidden,  Behold,  I  have  prepared 
my  dinner  :  my  oxen  and  my 
fatlings  are  killed,  and  all 
things  are  ready:  come  unto 
the  marriage.  But  they  made 
light  of  it,  and  went  their  ways, 
one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his 
merchandize  :  and  the  remnant 
took  his  servants,  and  entreated 
them  spitefully,  and  slew  them. 
But  when  the  king  heard 
thereof,  he  was  wroth  :  and 
he  sent  forth  his  armies,  and 
destroyed  those  murderers,  and 
burnt  up  their  city.  Then  saith 
he  to  his  servants,  The  wedding 
is  ready,  but  they  who  were 
bidden  were  not  worthy.  Go 
ye  therefore  into  the  highways, 
and  as  many  as  ye  shall  find, 
bid  to  the  marriage.  So  those 
servants  went  out  into  the 
highways,  and  gathered  toge- 
ther all,  as  many  as  they  found, 
both  bad  and  good :  and  the 
wedding  was  furnished  with 
guests.      And   when   the   king 


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came  in  to  see  the  guests,  he 
saw  there  a  man  who  had  not 
on  a  wedding  garment.  And 
he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how 
earnest  thou  in  hither,  not 
having  a  wedding  garment  ? 
And  he  was  speechless.  Then 
said  the  king  to  the  servants, 
Bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and 
take  him  away,  and  cast  him 
into  outer  darkness  :  there  shall 
be  weeping  and  gnashing  of 
teeth.  For  many  are  called, 
but  few  are  chosen. 


THE    TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
merciful  Lord,  to  thy  faithful 
people,  pardon  and  peace;  that 
they  may  be  cleansed  from  all 
their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with 
a  quiet  mind,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  vi.  10. 

MY  brethren,  be  strong  in 
the  Lord,  and  in  the  power  of 
his  might.  Put  on  the  whole 
armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able  to  stand  against  the  wiles 
of  the  devil.  For  we  wrestle 
not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but 
against  principalities,  against 
powers,  against  the  rulers  of 
the  darkness  of  this  world, 
against  spiritual  wickedness  in 
high  places.  Wherefore  take 
unto  you  the  whole  armour  of 
God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and 
having  done  all,  to  stand.  Stand 
therefore,  having  your  loins  girt 
about  with  truth  ;  and  having 
on  the  breast-plate  of  right- 
eousness ;  and  your  feet  shod 


with  the  preparation  of  the 
Gospel  of  peace ;  above  all, 
taking  the  shield  of  faith, 
wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to 
quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the 
wicked.  And  take  the  helmet 
of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of 
the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word 
of  God  :  praying  always  with 
all  prayer  and  supplication  in 
the  Spirit,  and  watching  there- 
unto with  all  perseverance,  and 
supplication  for  all  saints  ;  and 
for  me,  that  utterance  may  be 
given  unto  me,  that  I  may  open 
my  mouth  boldly,  to  make 
known  the  mystery  of  the 
Gospel  ;  for  which  I  am  an 
ambassador  in  bonds  :  that 
therein  I  may  speak  boldly,  as 
I  ought  to  speak. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  iv.  46. 

THERE  was  a  certain  noble- 
man, whose  son  was  sick  at 
Capernaum.  When  he  heard 
that  Jesus  was  come  out  of 
Judea  into  Galilee,  he  went 
unto  him,  and  besought  him, 
that  he  would  come  down  and 
heal  his  son ;  for  he  was  at  the 
point  of  death.  Then  said 
Jesus  unto  him,  Except  ye  see 
signs  and  wonders,  ye  will  not 
believe.  The  nobleman  saith 
unto  him,  Sir,  come  down  ere 
my  child  die.  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  Go  thy  way,  thy  son  liveth. 
And  the  man  believed  the  word 
that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto 
him,  and  he  went  his  way.  And 
as  he  was  now  going  down,  his 
servants  met  him,  and  told  him, 
saying,  Thy  son  liveth.  Then 
inquired  he  of  them  the  hour 
when  he  began  to  amend :  and 
they  said  unto  him,  Yesterday, 
at  the  seventh  hour,  the  fever 


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left  him.  So  the  father  knew 
that  it  was  at  the  same  hour  in 
the  which  Jesus  said  unto  him, 
Thy  son  liveth ;  and  himself 
believed,  and  his  whole  house. 
This  is  again  the  second  miracle 
that  Jesus  did,  when  he  was 
come  out  of  Judea  into  Galilee. 


THE    TWENTY-SECOND   SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to 
keep  thy  household  the  Church 
in  continual  godliness  ;  that, 
through  thy  protection,  it  may 
be  free  from  all  adversities, 
and  devoutly  given  to  serve 
thee  in  good  works,  to  the  glory 
of  thy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Phil.  i.  3. 

I  THANK  my  God  upon 
every  remembrance  of  you 
(always  in  every  prayer  of  mine 
for  you  all  making  request  with 
joy)  for  your  fellowship  in  the 
Gospel  from  the  first  day  until 
now ;  being  confident  of  this 
very  thing,  that  he  who  hath 
begun  a  good  work  in  you,  will 
perform  it  until  the  day  of  Jesus 
Christ  ;  even  as  it  is  meet  for 
me  to  think  this  of  you  all, 
because  I  have  you  in  my  heart, 
inasmuch  as  both  in  my  bonds, 
and  in  the  defence  and  con- 
firmation of  the  Gospel,  ye  all 
are  partakers  of  my  grace.  For 
God  is  my  record,  how  greatly 
I  long  after  you  all  in  the 
bowels  of  Jesus  Christ.  And 
this  I  pray,  that  your  love  may 
abound  yet  more  and  more  in 
knowledge,  and  in  all  judgment : 
that  ye    may   approve   things 


that  are  excellent,  that  ye  may 
be  sincere,  and  without  offence 
till  the  day  of  Christ  ;  being 
filled  with  the  fruits  of  right- 
eousness, which  are  by  Jesus 
Christ,  unto  the  glory  and 
praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xviii.  21. 

PETER    said    unto   Jesus, 
Lord,  how  oft  shall  my  brother 
sin  against  me,  and  I  forgive 
him  ?  till  seven  times  ?    Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  I  say  not  unto 
thee,   until   seven   times  :    but 
until     seventy     times     seven. 
Therefore  is  the    kingdom   of 
heaven  likened  unto  a  certain 
king,  who  would  take  account 
of  his  servants.     And  when  he 
had  begun  to  reckon,  one  was 
brought  unto   him,  who  owed 
him  ten  thousand  talents.     But 
forasmuch   as    he    had   not  to 
pay,  his  lord  commanded  him 
to  be  sold,   and   his  wife   and 
children,  and  all  that  he  had, 
and  payment  to  be  made.     The 
servant  therefore  fell  down  and 
worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord, 
have  patience  with  me,  and  I 
will  pay  thee  all.     Then   the 
lord  of  that  servant  was  moved 
with   compassion,    and    loosed 
him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt. 
But  the  same  servant  went  out, 
and  found  one   of  his  fellow- 
servants,   who   owed    him    an 
hundred   pence ;    and  he   laid 
hands  on  him,  and  took  him  by 
the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me  that 
thou  owest.      And  his  fellow- 
servant  fell  down  at  his  feet, 
and  besought  him,  saying,  Have 
patience  with   me,  and  I  will 
pay  thee   all.     And  he  would 
not ;    but  went   and   cast  him 
into  prison,  till  he  should  pay 


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the  debt.  So  when  his  fellow- 
servants  saw  what  was  done, 
they  were  very  sorry,  and  came 
and  told  unto  their  lord  all  that 
was  done.  Then  his  lord,  after 
that  he  had  called  him,  said 
unto  him,  O  thou  wicked  ser- 
vant, I  forgave  thee  all  that 
debt,  because  thou  desiredst 
me  :  shouldest  not  thou  also 
have  had  compassion  on  thy 
fellow-servant,  even  as  I  had 
pity  on  thee  ?  And  his  lord  was 
wroth,  and  delivered  him  to  the 
tormentors,  till  he  should  pay 
all  that  was  due  unto  him.  So 
likewise  shall  my  heavenly 
Father  do  also  unto  you,  if  ye, 
from  your  hearts,  forgive  not 
every*  one  his  brother  their 
trespasses. 


THE    TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  our  refuge  and 
strength,  who  art  the  author  of 
all  godliness  ;  be  ready,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  hear  the  devout 
prayers  of  thy  Church ;  and 
grant  that  those  things  which 
we  ask  faithfully,  we  may  ob- 
tain effectually,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Phil.  iii.  17. 

BRETHREN,  be  followers 
together  of  me,  and  mark  them 
who  walk  so,  as  ye  have  us  for 
an  ensample.  (For  many  walk, 
of  whom  I  have  told  you  often, 
and  now  tell  you  even  weeping, 
that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the 
cross  of  Christ  ;  whose  end  is 
destruction,  whose  god  is  their 
belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in 
their  shame,  who  mind  earthly 
6 


things.)  For  our  conversation 
is  in  heaven,  from  whence  also 
we  look  for  the  Saviour,  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  who  shall 
change  our  vile  body,  that  it 
may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his 
glorious  body,  according  to  the 
working,  whereby  he  is  able 
even  to  subdue  all  things  unto 
himself. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xxii.  15. 

THEN  went  the  Pharisees, 
and  took  counsel  how  they 
might  entangle  him  in  his  talk. 
And  they  sent  out  unto  him 
their  disciples,  with  the  Hero- 
dians,  saying,  Master,  we  know 
that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest 
the  way  of  God  in  truth,  neither 
carest  thou  for  any  man :  for 
thou  regardest  not  the  person 
of  men.  Tell  us,  therefore, 
what  thinkest  thou  ?  Is  it  lawful 
to  give  tribute  unto  Caesar,  or 
not?  But  Jesus  perceived  their 
wickedness,  and  said,  Why 
tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites  ? 
Show  me  the  tribute-money. 
And  they  brought  unto  him  a 
penny.  And  he  saith  unto 
them,  Whose  is  this  image  and 
superscription  ?  They  say  unto 
him,  Caesar's.  Then  saith  he 
unto  them,  Render  therefore 
unto  Caesar  the  things  which 
are  Caesar's  ;  and  unto  God  the 
things  that  are  God's.  When 
they  had  heard  these  words, 
they  marvelled,  and  left  him, 
and  went  their  way. 


THE    TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY 
AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
absolve  thy  people  from  their 


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offences ;  that,  through  thy 
bountiful  goodness,  we  may  all 
be  delivered  from  the  bands  of 
those  sins  which  by  our  frailty 
we  have  committed:  Grant  this, 
O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  blessed 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Col.  i.  3. 

WE  give  thanks  to  God,  and 
the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  praying  always  for 
you,  since  we  heard  of  your 
faith  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  of 
the  love  which  ye  have  to  all 
the  saints  ;  for  the  hope  which 
is  laid  up  for  you  in  heaven, 
whereof  ye  heard  before  in  the 
word  of  the  truth  of  the  Gospel; 
which  is  come  unto  you,  as  it 
is  in  all  the  world,  and  bringeth 
forth  fruit,  as  it  doth  also  in 
you,  since  the  day  ye  heard  of 
it,  and  knew  the  grace  of  God 
in  truth.  As  ye  also  learned 
of  Epaphras,  our  dear  fellow- 
servant,  who  is  for  you  a 
faithful  minister  of  Christ; 
who  also  declared  unto  us  your 
love  in  the  spirit.  For  this 
cause  we  also,  since  the  day 
we  heard  it,  do  not  cease  to 
pray  for  you,  and  to  desire  that 
ye  might  be  filled  with  the 
knowledge  of  his  will  in  all 
wisdom  and  spiritual  under- 
standing ;  that  ye  might  walk 
worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all 
pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every 
good  work,  and  increasing  in  the 
knowledge  of  God  ;  strength- 
ened with  all  might,  according 
to  his  glorious  power,  unto  all 
patience  and  long-suffering, 
with  joyfulness  ;  giving  thanks 
unto  the  Father,  who  hath  made 
us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the 


inheritance   of    the    saints    in 
light. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  18. 

WHILE  Jesus  spake  these 
things  unto  John's  disciples, 
behold,  there  came  a  certain 
ruler,  and  worshipped  him, 
saying,  My  daughter  is  even 
now  dead  ;  but  come  and  lay 
thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she 
shall  live.  And  Jesus  arose, 
and  followed  him,  and  so  did 
his  disciples.  (And  behold,  a 
woman,  which  was  diseased  with 
an  issue  of  blood  twelve  years, 
came  behind  him,  and  touched 
the  hem  of  his  garment :  for 
she  said  within  herself,  If  I  may 
but  touch  his  garment,  I  shall 
be  whole.  But  Jesus  turned 
him  about,  and  when  he  saw 
her,  he  said,  Daughter,  be  of 
good  comfort,  thy  faith  hath 
made  thee  whole.  And  the 
woman  was  made  whole  from 
that  hour.)  And  when  Jesus 
came  into  the  ruler's  house, 
and  saw  the  minstrels  and  the 
people  making  a  noise,  he  said 
unto  them,  Give  place  :  for  the 
maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth. 
And  they  laughed  him  to  scorn. 
But  when  the  people  were  put 
forth,  he  went  in,  and  took  her 
by  the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose. 
And  the  fame  hereof  went 
abroad  into  all  that  land. 


THE    TWENTY-FIFTH    SUNDAY 
AFTER      TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
STIR  up,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy 
faithful  people  ;  that  they  plen- 
teously  bringing  forth  the  fruit 
of  good  works,  may  by  thee  be 


SAINT    ANDREW  S    DAY. 


plcnteously  rewarded,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Jer.  xxiii.  5. 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come, 
saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will  raise 
unto  David  a  righteous  branch; 
and  a  king  shall  reign  and 
prosper,  and  shall  execute 
judgment  and  justice  in  the 
earth.  In  his  days,  Judah 
shall  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall 
dwell  safely  :  and  this  is  his 
name  whereby  he  shall  be 
called,  The  Lord  our  right- 
eousness. Therefore,  behold, 
the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  they  shall  no  more  say, 
The  Lord  liveth,  who  brought 
up  the  children  of  Israel  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt ;  but, 
The  Lord  liveth,  who  brought 
up,  and  who  led  the  seed  of  the 
house  of  Israel  out  of  the  north 
country,  and  from  all  countries 
whither  I  had  driven  them ;  and 
they  shall  dwell  in  their  own 
land. 

Tlie  Gospel.     St.  John  vi.  5. 

WHEN  Jesus  then  lift  up 
his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great  com- 
pany come  unto  him,  he  saith 
unto  Philip,  Whence  shall  we 
buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat  ? 
(and  this  he  said  to  prove  him; 
for  he  himself  knew  what  he 
would  do.)  Philip  answered 
him,  Two  hundred  penny-worth 
of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for 
them,  that  every  one  of  them 
may  take  a  little.  One  of  his 
disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Pe- 
ter's brother,  saith  unto  him, 
There  is  a  lad  here,  who  hath 
five  barley-loaves,  and  two 
small  fishes  ;  but  what  are  they 
among  so  many  ?     And  Jesus 


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said,  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
Now  there  was  much  grass  in 
the  place.  So  the  men  sat 
down,  in  number  about  five 
thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the 
loaves,  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  distributed  to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down,  and 
likewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much 
as  they  would.  When  they 
were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Gather  up  the  frag- 
ments that  remain,  that  nothing 
be  lost.  Therefore  they  gather- 
ed them  together,  and  filled 
twelve  baskets  with  the  frag- 
ments of  the  five  barley-loaves, 
which  remained  over  and  above 
unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then 
those  men,  when  they  had  seen 
the  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said, 
This  is  of  a  truth  that  Prophet 
that  should  come  into  the  world. 

IT  If  there  be  any  more  Sundays  before 
Advent-Sunday,  the  Service  of  some  of 
those  Sundays  that  were  omitted  after  the 
Epiphany,  shall  be  taken  in  to  supply  so 
many  as  are  here  wanting.  And  if  there 
be  fewer,  the  overplus  may  be  omitted : 
Provided  that  this  last  Collect,  Episde,  and 
Gospel,  shall  always  be  used  upon  the 
Sunday  next  before  Advent. 


saint  Andrew's  day. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  didst 
give  such  grace  unto  thy  holy 
apostle  Saint  Andrew,  that  he 
readily  obeyed  the  calling  of 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
followed  him  without  delay ; 
grant  unto  us  all,  that  we,  being 
called  by  thy  holy  word,  may 
forthwith  give  up  ourselves 
obediently  to  fulfil  thy  holy 
commandments,  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


\M 


SAINT    THOMAS    THE    APOSTLE. 


The  Epistle.     Rom.  x.  9. 

IF  thou  shalt  confess  with 
thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart 
that  God  hath  raised  him  from 
the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved. 
For  with  the  heart  man  be- 
lieveth  unto  righteousness,  and 
with  the  mouth  confession  is 
made  unto  salvation.  For  the 
Scripture  saith,  Whosoever 
believeth  on  him  shall  not  be 
ashamed.  For  there  is  no 
difference  between  the  Jew  and 
the  Greek  :  for  the  same  Lord 
over  all,  is  rich  unto  all  that 
call  upon  him.  For  whosoever 
shall  call  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  shall  be  saved.  How 
then  shall  they  call  on  him  in 
whom  they  have  not  believed  ? 
and  how  shall  they  believe  in 
him  of  whom  they  have  not 
heard?  And  how  shall  they 
hear  without  a  preacher  ?  And 
how  shall  they  preach  except 
they  be  sent  ?  As  it  is  written, 
How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of 
them  that  preach  the  Gospel  of 
peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings 
of  good  things  !  But  they  have 
not  all  obeyed  the  Gospel.  For 
Esaias  saith,  Lord,  who  hath 
believed  our  report  ?  So  then, 
faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and 
hearing  by  the  Word  of  God. 
But  I  say,  have  they  not  heard? 
Yes  verily,  their  sound  went 
into  all  the  earth,  and  their 
words  unto  the  ends  of  the 
world.  But  I  say,  Did  not 
Israel  know  ?  First,  Moses 
saith,  I  will  provoke  you  to 
jealousy  by  them  that  are  no 
people,  and  by  a  foolish  nation 
I  will  anger  you.  But  Esaias 
is  very  bold,  and  saith,  I  was 
found  of  them  that  sought  me 


not ;  I  was  made  manifest  unto 
them  that  asked  not  after  me. 
But  to  Israel  he  saith,  All  day 
long  have  I  stretched  forth  my 
hands  unto  a  disobedient  and 
gainsaying  people. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  iv.  18, 

JESUS,  walking  by  the  sea 
of  Galilee,  saw  two  brethren, 
Simon,  called  Peter,  and  An- 
drew his  brother,  casting  a  net 
into  the  sea  :  (for  they  were 
fishers.)  And  he  saith  unto 
them,  Follow  me,  and  I  will 
make  you  fishers  of  men.  And 
they  straightway  left  their  nets, 
and  followed  him.  And  going 
on  from  thence,  he  saw  other 
two  brethren,  James  the  son 
of  Zebedee,  and  John  his 
brother,  in  a  ship  with  Zebedee 
their  father,  mending  their  nets ; 
and  he  called  them.  And  they 
immediately  left  the  ship  and 
their  father,  and  followed  him. 


SAINT     THOMAS     THE     APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving 
God,  who,  for  the  greater 
confirmation  of  the  faith,  didst 
suffer  thy  holy  apostle  Thomas 
to  be  doubtful  in  thy  Son's 
resurrection ;  grant  us  so  per- 
fectly, and  without  all  doubt, 
to  believe  in  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  that  our  faith  in  thy 
sight  may  never  be  reproved. 
Hear  us,  O  Lord,  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  now 
and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  ii.  19. 
NOW    therefore   ye  are  no 
more  strangers  and  foreigners, 


saint  Stephen's  day. 


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but  fellow-citizens  with  the 
saints,  and  of  the  household  of 
God  ;  and  are  built  upon  the 
foundation  of  the  apostles  and 
prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself 
being  the  chief  corner-stone  ; 
in  whom  all  the  building,  fitly 
framed  together,  groweth  unto 
an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord  : 
in  whom  ye  also  are  builded 
together  for  an  habitation  of 
God,  through  the  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xx.  24. 

THOMAS,  one  of  the  twelve, 
called  Didymus,  was  not  with 
them  when  Jesus  came.  The 
other  disciples  therefore  said 
unto  him,  We  have  seen  the 
Lord.  But  he  said  unto  them, 
Except  I  shall  see  in  his  hands 
the  print  of  the  nails,  and  put 
my  finger  into  the  print  of  the 
nails,  and  thrust  my  hand  into 
his  side,  I  will  not  believe. 
And  after  eight  days,  again 
his  disciples  were  within,  and 
Thomas  with  them  :  then  came 
Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut, 
and  stood  in  the  midst,  and 
said,  Peace  be  unto  you.  Then 
said  he  to  Thomas,  Reach 
hither  thy  finger,  and  behold 
my  hands ;  and  reach  hither 
thy  hand,  and  thrust  it  into  my 
side  ;  and  be  not  faithless, 
but  believing.  And  Thomas 
answered  and  said  unto  him, 
My  Lord,  and  my  God.  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  be- 
cause thou  hast  seen  me,  thou 
hast  believed;  blessed  are  they 
that  have  not  seen,  and  yet 
have  believed.  And  many  other 
signs  truly  did  Jesus  in  the 
presence  of  his  disciples,  which 
are  not  written  in  this  book. 
But  these  are  written,  that  ye 


might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the 
Christ,  the  Son  of  God  ;  and 
that  believing,  ye  might  have 
life  through  his  name. 


saint  Stephen's  day. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  that  in 
all  our  sufferings  here  upon 
earth,  for  the  testimony  of  thy 
truth,  we  may  steadfastly  look 
up  to  heaven,  and  by  faith 
behold  the  glory  that  shall  be 
revealed  ;  and  being  filled  with 
the  Holy  Ghost,  may  learn  to 
love  and  bless  our  persecutors, 
by  the  example  of  thy  first 
martyr  Saint  Stephen,  who 
prayed  for  his  murderers  to 
thee,  O  blessed  Jesus,  who 
standest  at  the  right  hand  of 
God,  to  succour  all  those  who 
suffer  for  thee,  our  only  Media- 
tor and  Advocate.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect  of  the 
Nativity,  which  shall  be  said  continually 
until  New- Year's  Eve. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  vii.  55. 

STEPHEN,  being  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  looked  up  stead- 
fastly into  heaven,  and  saw  the 
glory  of  God,  and  Jesus  stand- 
ing on  the  right  hand  of  God  ; 
and  said,  Behold,  I  see  the 
heavens  opened,  and  the  Son 
of  man  standing  on  the  right 
hand  of  God.  Then  they 
cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  and 
stopped  their  ears,  and  ran  upon 
him  with  one  accord,  and  cast 
him  out  of  the  city,  and  stoned 
him :  and  the  witnesses  laid 
down  their  clothes  at  a  young 
man's  feet,  whose  name  was 
Saul.  And  they  stoned  Stephen, 
calling  upon  God,  and  saying, 
Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 


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SAINT    JOHN    THE    EVANGELIST'S    DAY. 


And  he  kneeled  down,  and 
cried  with  a  loud  voice,  Lord, 
lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge. 
And  when  he  had  said  this,  he 
fell  asleep. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xxiii.  34. 

BEHOLD,  I  send  unto  you 
prophets,  and  wise  men,  and 
scribes  ;  and  some  of  them  ye 
shall  kill  and  crucify  ;  and  some 
of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in 
your  synagogues,  and  persecute 
them  from  city  to  city ;  that 
upon  you  may  come  all  the 
righteous  blood  shed  upon 
the  earth,  from  the  blood  of 
righteous  Abel,  unto  the  blood 
of  Zacharias,  son  of  Barachias, 
whom  ye  slew  between  the 
temple  and  the  altar.  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  All  these  things 
shall  come  upon  this  generation. 

0  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou 
that  killest  the  prophets,  and 
stonest  them  which  are  sent 
unto    thee  ;    how  often  would 

1  have  gathered  thy  children 
together,  even  as  a  hen  gather- 
eth  her  chickens  under  her 
wings,  and  ye  would  not! 
Behold,  your  house  is  left  unto 
you  desolate.  For  I  say  unto 
you,  Ye  shall  not  see  me 
henceforth,  till  ye  shall  say, 
Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 


SAINT  JOHN   THE  EVANGELIST  S 
DAY. 

The  Collect. 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we 
beseech  thee  to  cast  thy  bright 
beams  of  light  upon  thy  Church, 
that  it  being  instructed  by  the 
doctrine  of  thy  blessed  apostle 
and  evangelist  St.  John,  may  so 


walk  in  the  light  of  thy  truth, 
that  it  may  at  length  attain  to 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  John  i.  1. 

THAT  which  was  from  the 
beginning,  which  we  have 
heard,  which  we  have  seen  with 
our  eyes,  which  we  have  looked 
upon,  and  our  hands  have 
handled  of  the  word  of  life  ; 
(for  the  life  was  manifested, 
and  we  have  seen  it,  and  bear 
witness,  and  show  unto  you 
that  eternal  life  which  was  with 
the  Father,  and  was  manifested 
unto  us  ;)  that  which  we  have 
seen  and  heard,  declare  we  unto 
you,  that  ye  also  may  have 
fellowship  with  us ;  and  truly 
our  fellowship  is  with  the 
Father,  and  with  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ.  And  these  things 
write  we  unto  you,  that  your 
joy  may  be  full.  This  then  is 
the  message  which  we  have 
heard  of  him,  and  declare  unto 
you,  that  God  is  light,  and  in 
him  is  no  darkness  at  all.  If 
we  say  that  we  have  fellowship 
with  him,  and  walk  in  darkness, 
we  lie,  and  do  not  the  truth : 
but  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as 
he  is  in  the  light,  we  have 
fellowship  one  with  another, 
and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ 
his  Son  cleanseth  us  from  all 
sin.  If  we  say  that  we  have 
no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If 
we  confess  our  sins,  he  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us 
our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from 
all  unrighteousness.  If  Ave  say 
that  we  have  not  sinned,  we 
make  him  a  liar,  and  his  word 
is  not  in  us. 


THE    INNOCENTS'    DAY. 


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The  Gospel.    St.  John  xxi.  19. 

JESUS  said  unto  Peter, 
Follow  me.  Then  Peter  turn- 
ing about,  sceth  the  disciple 
whom  Jesus  loved,  following, 
(which  also  leaned  on  his 
breast  at  supper,  and  said,  Lord, 
which  is  he  that  betrayeth 
thee  ?)  Peter  seeing  him,  saith 
to  Jesus,  Lord,  and  what  shall 
this  man  do  '{  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till 
I  come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ? 
Follow  thou  me.  Then  went 
this  saying  abroad  among  the 
brethren,  that  that  disciple 
should  not  die  :  yet  Jesus  said 
not  unto  him,  He  shall  not  die  : 
but,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till 
I  come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ? 
This  is  the  disciple  which  tes- 
tifieth  of  these  things,  and  wrote 
these  things,  and  we  know  that 
his  testimony  is  true.  And 
there  are  also  many  other  things 
which  Jesus  did,  the  which,  if 
they  should  be  written  every 
one,  I  suppose  that  even  the 
world  itself  could  not  contain 
the  books  that  should  be  written. 


THE  INNOCENTS'  DAY. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
out  of  the  mouths  of  babes 
and  sucklings  hast  ordained 
strength,  and  madest  infants 
to  glorify  thee  by  their  deaths : 
mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in  us, 
and  so  strengthen  us  by  thy 
grace,  that  by  the  innocency 
of  our  lives,  and  constancy  of 
our  faith  even  unto  death,  we 
may  glorify  thy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


For  the  Epistle.    Rev.  xiv.  1. 

I  LOOKED,  and  lo,  a  Lamb 
stood  on  the  mount  Sion,  and 
with  him  an  hundred  forty 
and  four  thousand,  having  his 
Father's  name  written  in  their 
foreheads.  And  I  heard  a  voice 
from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of 
many  waters,  and  as  the  voice 
of  a  great  thunder  :  and  I  heard 
the  voice  of  harpers  harping 
with  their  harps :  and  they  sung 
as  it  were  a  new  song  before 
the  throne,  and  before  the  four 
beasts,  and  the  elders :  and  no 
man  could  learn  that  song,  but 
the  hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  which  were  redeemed 
from  the  earth.  These  are  they 
which  were  not  defiled  with 
women,  for  they  are  virgins  : 
these  are  they  which  follow 
the  Lamb  whithersoever  he 
goeth  :  these  were  redeemed 
from  among  men,  being  the 
first-fruits  unto  God,  and  to 
the  Lamb.  And  in  their  mouth 
was  found  no  guile ;  for  they 
are  without  fault  before  the 
throne  of  God. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  ii.  13. 

THE  angel  of  the  Lord 
appeareth  to  Joseph  in  a  dream, 
saying,  Arise,  and  take  the 
young  child  and  his  mother, 
and  flee  into  Egypt,  and  be 
thou  there  until  I  bring  thee 
word  ;  for  Herod  will  seek  the 
young  child  to  destroy  him. 
When  he  arose,  he  took  the 
young  child  and  his  mother  by 
night,  and  departed  into  Egypt ; 
and  was  there  until  the  death 
of  Herod :  that  it  might  be 
fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of 
the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  say- 
ing, Out  of  Egypt  have  I  called 


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my  Son.  Then  Herod,  when 
he  saw  that  he  was  mocked  of 
the  wise  men,  was  exceeding 
wroth,  and  sent  forth,  and  slew 
all  the  children  that  were  in 
Bethlehem,  and  in  all  the  coasts 
thereof,  from  two  years  old  and 
under,  according  to  the  time 
which  he  had  diligently  inquired 
of  the  wise  men.  Then  was 
fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken 
by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying, 
In  Rama  was  there  a  voice 
heard,  lamentation,  and  weep- 
ing, and  great  mourning,  Rachel 
weeping  for  her  children,  and 
would  not  be  comforted,  because 
they  are  not. 


THE  CONVERSION"  OF  ST.  PAUL. 


THE  CONVERSION  OF  ST.  PAUL. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who,  through  the 
preaching  of  the  blessed  apostle 
Saint  Paul,  hast  caused  the 
light  of  the  Gospel  to  shine 
throughout  the  world ;  grant,  we 
beseech  thee,  that  we,  having 
his  wonderful  conversion  in 
remembrance,  may  show  forth 
our  thankfulness  unto  thee  for 
the  same,  by  following  the 
holy  doctrine  which  he  taught, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  ix.  1. 

'AND  Saul,  yet  breathing 
out  threatenings  and  slaughter 
against  the  disciples  of  the 
Lord,  went  unto  the  High 
Priest,  and  desired  of  him  letters 
to  Damascus  to  the  synagogues, 
that  if  he  found  any  of  this 
way,  whether  they  were  men  or 
women,  he  might  bring  them 
bound  unto  Jerusalem.  And 
as  he  journeyed,  he  came  near 


Damascus  :  and  suddenly  there 
shined  round  about  him  a  light 
from  heaven.  And  he  fell  to 
the  earth,  and  heard  a  voice 
saying  unto  him,  Saul,  Saul, 
why  persecutest  thou  me  ?  And 
he  said,  Who  art  thou,  Lord  ? 
And  the  Lord  said,  I  am  Jesus 
whom  thou  persecutest :  it  is 
hard  for  thee  to  kick  against 
the  pricks.  And  he,  trembling 
and  astonished,  said,  Lord, 
what  wilt  thou  have  me  to  do  ? 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  him, 
Arise,  and  go  into  the  city,  and 
it  shall  be  told  thee  what  thou 
must  do.  And  the  men  which 
journeyed  with  him  stood 
speechless,  hearing  a  voioe,  but 
seeing  no  man.  And  Saul  arose 
from  the  earth ;  and  when  his 
eyes  were  opened,  he  saw  no 
man  :  but  they  led  him  by  the 
hand,  and  brought  him  into 
Damascus.  And  he  was  three 
days  without  sight,  and  neither 
did  eat  nor  drink.  And  there 
was  a  certain  disciple  at  Da- 
mascus, named  Ananias,  and  to 
him  said  the  Lord  in  a  vision, 
Ananias  :  And  he  said,  Behold, 
I  am  here,  Lord.  And  the 
Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and 
go  into  the  street  which  is  called 
Straight,  and  inquire  in  the 
house  of  Judas  for  one  called 
Saul,  of  Tarsus :  for  behold,  he 
prayeth,  and  hath  seen  in  a 
vision  a  man  named  Ananias, 
coming  in,  and  putting  his  hand 
on  him,  that  he  might  receive 
his  sight.  Then  Ananias  an- 
swered, Lord,  I  have  heard  by 
many  of  this  man,  how  much 
evil  he  hath  done  to  thy  saints 
at  Jerusalem  :  and  here  he  hath 
authority  from  the  chief  priests 
to  bind   all   that   call    on    thy 


saint  Matthias's  day. 


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SAINT    MATTHIAS  S    DAY. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
into  the  place  of  the  traitor 
Judas,  didst  choose  thy  faithful 
servant  Matthias,  to  be  of  the 
number  of  the  twelve  apostles  ; 
grant  that  thy  Church,  being 
always  preserved  from  false 
apostles,  may  be  ordered  and 
guided  by  faithful  and  true 
pastors,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  i.  15. 

IN  those  days  Peter  stood 
up  in  the  midst  of  the  disciples, 
and  said,  (the  number  of  the 
names  together  were  about  an 
hundred  and  twenty  ;)  Men  and 
brethren,  this  Scripture  must 
needs  have  been  fulfilled,  which 
the  Holy  Ghost  by  the  mouth 
of  David  spake  before  concern- 
ing Judas,  who  was  guide  to 
them  that  took  Jesus.  For  he 
was  numbered  with  us,  and  had 
obtained  part  of  this  ministry. 
Now  this  man  purchased  a  field 
with  the  reward  of  iniquity  ; 
and  falling  headlong,  he  burst 
asunder  in  the  midst,  and  all 
his  bowels  gushed  out.  And 
it  was  known  to  all  the  dwellers 
at  Jerusalem  ;  insomuch  as  that 
field  is  called  in  their  proper 
tongue,  Aceldama,  that  is  to 
say,  The  field  of  blood.  For 
it  is  written  in  the  book  of 
Psalms,  Let  his  habitation  be 
desolate,  and  let  no  man  dwell 
therein  :  and  his  bishopric  let 
another  take.  Wherefore  of 
these  men,  which  have  compa- 
nied  with  us  all  the  time  that 


the  Lord  Jesus  went  in  and  out 
among  us,  beginning  from  the 
baptism  of  John,  unto  that  same 
day  that  he  was  taken  up  from 
us,  must  one  be  ordained  to  be 
a  witness  with  us  of  his  resur- 
rection. And  they  appointed 
two,  Joseph  called  Barsabas, 
who  was  surnamed  Justus,  and 
Matthias.  And  they  prayed, 
and  said,  Thou,  Lord,  Avhich 
knowest  the  hearts  of  all  men, 
show  whether  of  these  two 
thou  hast  chosen  ;  that  he  may 
take  part  of  this  ministry  and 
apostleship,  from  which  Judas 
by  transgression  fell,  that  he 
might  go  to  his  own  place.  And 
they  gave  forth  their  lots ;  and 
the  lot  fell  upon  Matthias.  And 
he  was  numbered  with  the 
eleven  apostles. 

The  Gospel.      St.  Matt.  xi.  25. 

AT  that  time  Jesus  answer- 
ed, and  said,  I  thank  thee,  O 
Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth,  because  thou  hast  hid 
these  things  from  the  wise  and 
prudent,  and  hast  revealed  them 
unto  babes.  Even  so,  Father, 
for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy 
sight.  All  things  are  delivered 
unto  me  of  my  Father  ;  and  no 
man  knoweth  the  Son,  but  the 
Father,  neither  knoweth  any 
man  the  Father,  save  the  Son, 
and  he  to  whomsoever  the  Son 
will  reveal  him.  Come  unto 
me  all  ye  that  labour  and  are 
heavy  laden,  and  I '  will  give 
you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon 
you,  and  learn  of  me  ;  for  I  am 
meek  and  lowly  in  heart :  and 
ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your 
souls.  For  my  yoke  is  easy, 
and  my  burthen  is  light. 


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SAINT    MARK'S    DAY. 


THE    ANNUNCIATION    OF    THE 
BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 

The  Collect. 

WE  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
pour  thy  grace  into  our  hearts  ; 
that  as  we  have  known  the 
incarnation  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  by  the  message  of  an 
angel ;  so  by  his  cross  and 
passion  we  may  be  brought 
unto  the  glory  of  his  resurrec- 
tion, through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Isa.  vii.  10. 

MOREOVER,  the  Lord 
spake  again  unto  Ahaz,  saying, 
Ask  thee  a  sign  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  ;  ask  it  either  in  the 
depth,  or  in  the  height  above. 
But  Ahaz  said,  I  will  not  ask, 
neither  will  I  tempt  the  Lord. 
And  he  said,  Hear  ye  now,  O 
house  of  David ;  Is  it  a  small 
thing  for  you  to  weary  men, 
but  will  ye  weary  my  God  also? 
Therefore  the  Lord  himself 
shall  give  you  a  sign  :  Behold, 
a  virgin  shall  conceive,  and 
bear  a  son,  and  shall  call  his 
name  Immanuel.  Butter  and 
honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he  may 
know  to  refuse  the  evil,  and 
choose  the  good. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  i.  26. 

AND  in  the  sixth  month,  the 
angel  Gabriel  was  sent  from 
God  unto'  a  city  of  Galilee, 
named  Nazareth,  to  a  virgin 
espoused  to  a  man  whose  name 
was  Joseph,  of  the  house  of 
David ;  and  the  virgin's  name 
was  Mary.  And  the  angel 
came  in  unto  her,  and  said, 
Hail,    thou     that     art    highly 


favoured,  the  Lord  is  with  thee ; 
blessed  art  thou  among  women. 
And  when  she  saw  him,  she 
was  troubled  at  his  saying,  and 
cast  in  her  mind  what  manner 
of  salutation  this  should  be. 
And  the  angel  said  unto  her, 
Fear  not,  Mary  ;  for  thou  hast 
found  favour  with  God.  And 
behold  thou  shalt  conceive  in 
thy  womb,  and  bring  forth  a 
son,  and  shalt  call  his  name 
Jesus.  He  shall  be  great,  and 
shall  be  called  the  Son  of  the 
Highest ;  and  the  Lord  God 
shall  give  unto  him  the  throne 
of  his  father  David.  And  he 
shall  reign  over  the  house  of 
Jacob  for  ever  ;  and  of  his 
kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end. 
Then  said  Mary  unto  the  angel, 
How  shall  this  be,  seeing  I 
know  not  a  man  ?  And  the 
angel  answered  and  said  unto 
her,  The  Holy  Ghost  shall 
come  upon  thee,  and  the  power 
of  the  Highest  shall  overshadow 
thee  :  therefore  also  that  holy 
thing  which  shall  be  born  of 
thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of 
God.  And  behold,  thy  cousin 
Elisabeth,  she  hath  also  con- 
ceived a  son  in  her  old  age ; 
and  this  is  the  sixth  month  with 
her,  who  was  called  barren. 
For  with  God  nothing  shall  be 
impossible.  And  Mary  said, 
Behold  the  handmaid  of  the 
Lord  ;  be  it  unto  me  according 
to  thy  word.  And  the  angel 
departed  from  her. 


ST.  MARK  S    DAY. 

The  Collect. 

O   ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  instructed  thy  holy  Church 


THE  PURIFICATION  OF  THE  VIRGIN  MARY. 


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name.  But  the  Lord  said  unto 
him,  Go  thy  way  :  for  he  is  a 
chosen  vessel  unto  me,  to  bear 
my  name  before  the  Gentiles, 
and  kings,  and  the  children  of 
Israel :  for  I  will  show  him 
now  great  things  he  must  suffer 
for  my  name's  sake.  And 
Ananias  went  his  way,  and 
entered  into  the  house  ;  and 
putting  his  hands  on  him,  said, 
Brother  Saul,  the  Lord  (even 
Jesus,  that  appeared  unto  thee 
in  the  way  as  thou  earnest)  hath 
sent  me,  that  thou  mightest 
receive  thy  sight,  and  be  filled 
with  the  Holy  Ghost.  And 
immediately  there  fell  from  his 
eyes  as  it  had  been  scales  ;  and 
he  received  sight  forthwith,  and 
arose,  and  was  baptized.  And 
when  he  had  received  meat,  he 
was  strengthened.  Then  was 
Saul  certain  days  with  the  dis- 
ciples which  were  at  Damascus. 
And  straightway  he  preached 
Christ  in  the  synagogues,  that 
he  is  the  Son  of  God.  But  all 
that  heard  him  were  amazed, 
and  said,  Is  not  this  he  that 
destroyed  them  which  called  on 
this  name  in  Jerusalem,  and 
came  hither  for  that  intent,  that 
he  might  bring  them  bound 
unto  the  chief  priests  ?  But 
Saul  increased  the  more  in 
strength,  and  confounded  the 
Jews  which  dwelt  at  Damascus, 
proving  that  this  is  very  Christ. 

Tlie  Gospel    St.  Matt.  xix.  27. 

PETER  answered,  and  said 
unto  Jesus,  Behold,  we  have 
forsaken  all,  and  followed  thee; 
what  shall  we  have  therefore  ? 
And  Jesus  said  unto  them, 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  that  ye 
which  have  followed  me,  in  the 


regeneration,  when  the  Son  of 
man  shall  sit  in  the  throne  of 
his  glory,  ye  also  shall  sit  upon 
twelve  thrones,  judging  the 
twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  And 
every  one  that  hath  forsaken 
houses,  or  brethren,  or  sisters, 
or  father,  or  mother,  or  wife, 
or  children,  or  lands,  for  my 
name's  sake,  shall  receive  an 
hundred  fold,  and  shall  inherit 
everlasting  life.  But  many  that 
are  first  shall  be  last,  and  the 
last  shall  be  first. 


THE  PRESENTATION  OF  CHRIST 
IN  THE  TEMPLE,  COMMONLY 
CALLED  THE  PURIFICATION 
OF    SAINT  MARY  THE  VIRGIN. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  and  everliving 
God,  we  humbly  beseech  thy 
majesty,  that  as  thy  only 
begotten  Son  was  this  day 
presented  in  the  temple  in 
substance  of  our  flesh ;  so  we 
may  be  presented  unto  thee 
with  pure  and  clean  hearts,  by 
the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Mai.  iii.  1. 

BEHOLD,  I  will  send  my 
messenger,  and  he  shall  prepare 
the  way  before  me:  and  the 
Lord  whom  ye  seek,  shall 
suddenly  come  to  his  temple ; 
even  the  messenger  of  the 
covenant,  whom  ye  delight  in  : 
behold,  he  shall  come,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts.  But  who  may 
abide  the  day  of  his  coming  ? 
and  who  shall  stand  when  he 
appeareth  ?  for  he  is  like  a 
refiner's  fire,  and  like  fuller's 
soap.  And  he  shall  sit  as  a 
refiner  and  purifier  of  silver  : 
6* 


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THE    PURIFICATION    OF    THE    VIRGIN    MARY, 


and  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of 
Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold 
and  silver,  that  they  may  offer 
unto  the  Lord  an  offering  in 
righteousness.  Then  shall  the 
offerings  of  Judah  and  Jerusa- 
lem be  pleasant  unto  the  Lord, 
as  in  the  days  of  old,  and  as  in 
former  years.  And  I  will  come 
near  to  you  to  judgment;  and 
I  will  be  a  swift  witness  against 
the  sorcerers,  and  against  the 
adulterers,  and  against  false 
swearers,  and  against  those  that 
oppress  the  hireling  in  his 
wages,  the  widow,  and  the 
fatherless,  and  that  turn  aside 
the  stranger  from  his  right,  and 
fear  not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  ii.  22. 

AND  when  the  days  of  her 
purification,  according  to  the 
law  of  Moses,  were  accom- 
plished, they  brought  him  to 
Jerusalem  to  present  him  to 
the  Lord,  (as  it  is  written  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  Every 
male  that  openeth  the  womb 
shall  be  called  holy  to  the 
Lord,)  and  to  offer  a  sacrifice, 
according  to  that  which  is  said 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  A  pair 
of  turtle-doves,  or  two  young 
pigeons.  And  behold,  there 
was  a  man  in  Jerusalem,  whose 
name  was  Simeon ;  and  the 
same  man  was  just  and  devout, 
waiting  for  the  consolation  of 
Israel :  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
was  upon  him.  And  it  was 
revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  that  he  should  not  see 
death,  before  he  had  seen  the 
Lord's  Christ.  And  he  came 
by  the  Spirit  into  the  temple  ; 
and  when  the  parents  brought 


in  the  child  Jesus,  to  do  for 
him  after  the  custom  of  the  law, 
then  took  he  him  up  in  his 
arms,  and  blessed  God,  and  said, 
Lord,  now  lettest  thou  thy 
servant  depart  in  peace,  accord- 
ing to  thy  word  :  for  mine  eyes 
have  seen  thy  salvation  ;  which 
thou  hast  prepared  before  the 
face  of  all  people  ;  a  light  to 
lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the 
glory  of  thy  people  Israel. 
And  Joseph  and  his  mother 
marvelled  at  those  things  which 
were  spoken  of  him.  And 
Simeon  blessed  them,  and  said 
unto  Mary  his  mother,  Behold, 
this  child  is  set  for  the  fall  and 
rising  again  of  many  in  Israel ; 
and  for  a  sign  which  shall  be 
spoken  against,  (yea,  a  sword 
shall  pierce  through  thy  own 
soul  also,)  that  the  thoughts  of 
many  hearts  may  be  revealed. 
And  there  was  one  Anna,  a 
prophetess,  the  daughter  of 
Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of  Aser ; 
she  was  of  a  great  age,  and 
had  lived  with  an  husband 
seven  years  from  her  virginity  ; 
and  she  was  a  widow  of  about 
fourscore  and  four  years,  which 
departed  not  from  the  temple, 
but  served  God  with  fastings 
and  prayers  night  and  day. 
And  she,  coming  in  that  instant, 
gave  thanks  likewise  unto  the 
Lord,  and  spake  of  him  to  all 
them  that  looked  for  redemp- 
tion in  Jerusalem.  And  when 
they  had  performed  all  things 
according  to  the  law  of  the 
Lord,  they  returned  into  Gali- 
lee, to  their  own  city  Nazareth. 
And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed 
strong  in  spirit,  filled  with 
wisdom ;  and  the  grace  of  God 
was  upon  him 


SAINT    BARNABAS    THE    APOSTLE. 


me  ?  The  words  that  I  speak 
unto  you,  I  speak  not  of  myself; 
but  the  Father  that  dwelleth 
in  me,  he  doeth  the  works. 
Believe  me,  that  I  am  in  the 
Father,  and  the  Father  in 
me ;  or  else  believe  me  for  the 
very  works'  sake.  Verily, 
verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that 
believeth  on  me,  the  works  that 
I  do  shall  he  do  also ;  and 
greater  works  than  these  shall 
he  do  ;  because  I  go  unto  my 
Father.  And  whatsoever  ye 
shall  ask  in  my  name,  that  will 
I  do,  that  the  Father  may  be 
glorified  in  the  Son.  If  ye 
shall  ask  any  thing  in  my  name, 
I  will  do  it. 


SAINT  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 

O  LORD  God  Almighty, 
who  didst  endue  thy  holy 
apostle  Barnabas  with  singular 
gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  leave 
us  not,  we  beseech  thee,  desti- 
tute of  thy  manifold  gifts,  nor 
yet  of  grace  to  use  them  alway 
to  thy  honour  and  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xi.  22. 

TIDINGS  of  these  things 
came  unto  the  ears  of  the  Church 
which  was  in  Jerusalem :  and 
they  sent  forth  Barnabas,  that 
he  should  go- as  far  as  Antioch  : 
who,  when  he  came,  and  had 
seen  the  grace  of  God,  was  glad  ; 
and  exhorted  them  all,  that  with 
purpose  of  heart  they  would 
cleave  unto  the  Lord.  For  he 
was  a  good  man,  and  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  of  faith :  and 
much  people   was  added  unto 


135 

the  Lord.  Then  departed 
Barnabas  to  Tarsus  for  to  seek 
Saul :  and  when  he  had  found 
him,  he  brought  him  unto 
Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  a  whole  year  they  assem- 
bled themselves  with  the 
Church,  and  taught  much  peo- 
ple :  and  the  disciples  were 
called  Christians  first  in  An- 
tioch. And  in  these  days  came 
prophets  from  Jerusalem  unto 
Antioch.  And  there  stood  up 
one  of  them,  named  Agabus, 
and  signified  by  the  Spirit, 
that  there  should  be  great  dearth 
throughout  all  the  world:  which 
came  to  pass  in  the  days  of 
Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the 
disciples,  every  man  according 
to  his  ability,  determined  to 
send  relief  unto  the  brethren 
Avhich  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which 
also  they  did,  and  sent  it  to  the 
elders  by  the  hands  of  Barnabas 
and  Saul. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xv.  12. 

THIS  is  my  commandment, 
That  ye  love  one  another,  as  I 
have  loved  you.  Greater  love 
hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a 
man  lay  down  his  life  for  his 
friends.  Ye  are  my  friends,  if 
ye  do  whatsoever  I  command 
you.  Henceforth  I  call  you 
not  servants ;  for  the  servant 
knoweth  not  what  his  lord 
doeth:  but  I  have  called  you 
friends  ;  for  all  things  that  I 
have  heard  of  my  Father,  I 
have  made  known  unto  you. 
Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I 
have  chosen  you,  and  ordained 
you,  that  ye  should  go  and 
bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your 
fruit  should  remain  :  that  what- 
soever   ye    shall   ask    of    the 


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SAINT    JOHN  BAPTIST'S    DAY. 


Father  in  my  name,   he  may 
give  it  you. 


SAINT    JOHN    BAPTIST  S    DAY. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  by  whose 
providence  thy  servant  John 
Baptist  Avas  wonderfully  born, 
and  sent  to  prepare  the  way 
of  thy  Son  our  Saviour,  by 
preaching  repentance ;  make 
us  so  to  follow  his  doctrine  and 
holy  life,  that  we  may  truly 
repent  according  to  his  preach- 
ing ;  and  after  his  example  con- 
stantly speak  the  truth,  boldly 
rebuke  vice,  and  patiently 
suffer  for  the  truth's  sake, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the-  Epistle.     Isa.  xl.  1. 

r  COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye 
my  people,  saith  your  God. 
Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jeru- 
salem, and  cry  unto  her,  that 
her  Avarfare  is  accomplished, 
that  her  iniquity  is  pardoned  : 
for  she  hath  received  of  the 
Lord's  hand  double  for  all  her 
sins.  The  voice  of  him  that 
crieth  in  the  wilderness,  Pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  Lord, 
make  straight  in  the  desert  a 
highway  for  our  God.  Every 
valley  shall  be  exalted,  and 
every  mountain  and  hill  shall 
be  made  low  :  and  the  crooked 
shall  be  made  straight,  and  the 
rough  places  plain.  And  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be 
revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall  see 
it  together  ;  for  the  mouth  of 
the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  The 
voice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said, 
What  shall  I  cry?  All  flesh 
is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness 


thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the 
field.  The  grass  withereth, 
the  flower  fadeth,  because  the 
spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth 
upon  it :  surely  the  people  is 
grass.  The  grass  withereth, 
the  flower  fadeth  ;  but  the  word 
of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 
O  Zion,  that  bringest  good 
tidings,  get  thee  up  into  the 
high  mountain  :  O  Jerusalem, 
that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift 
up  thy  voice  with  strength ; 
lift  it  up,  be  not  afraid;  say 
unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Behold 
your  God.  Behold,  the  Lord 
God  will  come  with  strong 
hand,  and  his  arm  shall  rule  for 
him  :  behold  his  reward  is  with 
him,  and  his  work  before  him. 
He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a 
shepherd  ;  he  shall  gather  the 
lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carry 
them  in  his  bosom,  and  shall 
gently  lead  those  that  are  with 
young. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  i.  57. 

ELISABETH'S  full  time 
came  that  she  should  be  deli- 
vered ;  and  she  brought  forth 
a  son.  And  her  neighbours 
and  her  cousins  heard  how  the 
Lord  had  showed  great  mercy 
upon  her ;  and  they  rejoiced 
with  her.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  on  the  eighth  day  they 
came  to  circumcise  the  child ; 
and  they  called  him  Zacharias, 
after  the  name  of  his  father. 
And  his  mother  answered  and 
said,  Not  so ;  but  he  shall  be 
called  John.  And  they  said 
unto  her,  There  is  none  of  thy 
kindred  that  is  called  by  this 
name.  And  they  made  signs 
to  his  father,  how  he  would 
have  him  called.    And  he  asked 


SAINT    MARK'S  DAY. 


133 


with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of 
thy  evangelist  Saint  Mark  ; 
give  us  grace,  that  being  not 
like  children  carried  away  with 
every  blast  of  vain  doctrine, 
we  may  be  established  in  the 
truth  of  thy  holy  Gospel,through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  us  is 
given  grace,  according  to  the 
measure  of  the  gift  of  Christ. 
Wherefore  he  saith,  When  he 
ascended  up  on  high,  he  led 
captivity  captive,  and  gave 
gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that  he 
ascended,  what  is  it  but  that 
he  also  descended  first  into  the 
lower  parts  of  the  earth  ?  He 
that  descended  is  the  same  also 
that  ascended  up  far  above  all 
heavens,  that  he  might  fill  all 
things.)  And  he  gave  some 
apostles,  and  some  prophets, 
and  some  evangelists,  and  some 
pastors  and  teachers  ;  for  the 
perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the 
work  of  the  ministry,  for  the 
edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ  ; 
till  Ave  all  come  in  the  unity  of 
the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge 
of  the  Son  of  God,  unto  a 
perfect  man,  unto  the  measure 
of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of 
Christ  :  that  we  henceforth  be 
no  more  children,  tossed  to  and 
fro,  and  carried  about  with 
every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the 
sleight  of  men,  and  cunning 
craftiness,  whereby  they  lie  in 
wait  to  deceive  ;  but  speaking 
the  truth  in  love,  may  grow  up 
into  him  in  all  things,  which  is 
the  head,  even  Christ  :  from 
whom  the  whole  body  fitly 
joined  together,  and  compacted 
by  that  which  every  joint  sup- 


plieth,  according  to  the  effectual 
working  in  the  measure  of 
every  part,  maketh  increase  of 
the  body,  unto  the  edifying  of 
itself  in  love. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xv.  1. 

I  AM  the  true  vine,  and  my 
Father  is  the  husbandman. 
Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth 
not  fruit,  he  taketh  away  ;  and 
every  branch  that  beareth  fruit, 
he  purgeth  it,  that  it  may  bring 
forth  more  fruit.  Now  ye  are 
clean  through  the  word  which 
I  have  spoken  unto  you.  Abide 
in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the 
branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of 
itself,  except  it  abide  in  the 
vine ;  no  more  can  ye,  except 
ye  abide  in  me.  I  am  the  vine, 
ye  are  the  branches.  He  that 
abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him, 
the  same  bringeth  forth  much 
fruit :  for  without  me  ye  can 
do  nothing.  If  a  man  abide 
not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a 
branch,  and  is  withered ;  and 
men  gather  them,  and  cast  them 
into  the  fire,  and  they  are 
burned.  If  ye  abide  in  me, 
and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye 
shall  ask  Avhat  ye  will,  and  it 
shall  be  done  unto  you.  Herein 
is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye 
bear  much  fruit ;  so  shall  ye  be 
my  disciples.  As  the  Father 
hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved 
you :  continue  ye  in  my  love. 
If  ye  keep  my  commandments, 
ye  shall  abide  in  my  love ;  even 
as  I  have  kept  my  Father's 
commandments,  and  abide  in 
his  love.  These  things  have 
I  spoken  unto  you,  that  my 
joy  might  remain  in  you, 
and  that  your  joy  might  be 
full. 


134 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'  DAY. 


SAINT    PHILIP    AND    SAINT 
JAMES'  DAY. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  whom 
truly  to  know  is  everlasting 
life  ;  grant  us  perfectly  to  know 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  be 
the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life ; 
that  following  the  steps  of  thy 
holy  apostles,  Saint  Philip  and 
Saint  James,  Ave  may  steadfastly 
walk  in  the  way  that  leadeth  to 
eternal  life,  through  the  same 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     St.  James  i.  1. 

JAMES,  a  servant  of  God, 
and  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
to  the  twelve  tribes  which  are 
scattered  abroad,  greeting.  My 
brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when 
ye  fall  into  divers  temptations ; 
knowing  this,  that  the  trying 
of  your  faith  worketh  patience. 
But  let  patience  have  her 
perfect  work,  that  ye  may  be 
perfect  and  entire,  wanting 
nothing.  If  any  of  you  lack 
wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God, 
that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally, 
and  upbraideth  not ;  and  it  shall 
be  given  him.  But  let  him  ask 
in  faith,  nothing  wavering :  for 
he  that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave 
of  the  sea,  driven  with  the  wind, 
and  tossed.  For  let  not  that 
man  think  that  he  shall  receive 
any  thing  of  the  Lord.  A 
double-minded  man  is  unstable 
in  all  his  ways.  Let  the  brother 
of  low  degree  rejoice  in  that  he 
is  exalted,  but  the  rich  in  that 
he  is  made  low  ;  because  as 
the  flower  of  the  grass  he  shall 
pass  away.  For  the  sun  is  no 
sooner  risen  with    a    burning 


heat,  but  it  withereth  the  grass, 
and  the  flower  thereof  falleth, 
and  the  grace  of  the  fashion  of 
it  perisheth :  so  also  shall  the 
rich  man  fade  away  in  his  ways. 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth 
temptation  ;  for  when  he  is 
tried,  he  shall  receive  the  crown 
of  life,  which  the  Lord  hath 
promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xiv.  1. 

AND  Jesus  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Let  not  your  heart  be 
troubled  :  ye  believe  in  God, 
believe  also  in  me.  In  my 
Father's  house  are  many  man- 
sions ;  if  it  were  not  so,  I  would 
have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare 
a  place  for  you.  And  if  I  go 
and  prepare  a  place  for  you, 
I  will  come  again,  and  receive 
you  unto  myself;  that  where 
I  am,  there  ye  may  be  also. 
And  whither  I  go,  ye  know, 
and  the  way  ye  know.  Thomas 
saith  unto  him,  Lord,  we 
know  not  whither  thou  goest, 
and  how  can  we  know  the 
way?  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and 
the  life  :  no  man  cometh  unto 
the  Father  but  by  me.  If  ye 
had  known  me,  ye  should  have 
known  my  Father  also :  and 
from  henceforth  ye  know  him, 
and  have  seen  him.  Philip  saith 
unto  him,  Lord,  show  us  the 
Father,  and  it  sufficeth  us. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Have  I 
been  so  long  time  with  you, 
and  yet  hast  thou  not  known 
me,  Philip  ?  He  that  hath  seen 
me,  hath  seen  the  Father ; 
and  how  sayest  thou  then, 
Show  us  the  Father?  Believest 
thou  not  that  I  am  in  the 
Father,    and    the    Father    in 


SAINT    PETERS    DAY. 


for  a  writing  table,  and  wrote, 
saying,  His  name  is  John.    And 
they  marvelled   all.     And   his 
mouth  was  opened  immediately, 
and  his  tongue  loosed,  and  he 
spake,  and  praised  God.     And 
fear   came    on  all   that   dwelt 
round    about    them  :    and   all 
these     sayings     were     noised 
abroad  throughout  all  the  hill 
country  of  Judea.   And  all  they 
that  had  heard  them,  laid  them 
up  in  their  hearts,  saying,  What 
manner  of  child   shall  this  be? 
And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was 
with    him.       And    his     father 
Zacharias  was   filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied, 
saying,   Blessed   be   the  Lord 
God   of  Israel  ;    for  he   hath 
visited  and  redeemed  his  peo- 
ple, and  hath  raised  up  an  horn 
of  salvation  for  us,  in  the  house 
of  his  servant  David ;    as   he 
spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy 
prophets,    which     have     been 
since    the  world   began :    that 
we  should  be  saved  from  our 
enemies,  and  from  the  hand  of 
all  that  hate  us  :  to  perform  the 
mercy  promised  to  our  fathers, 
and     to    remember     his     holy 
covenant :    the  oath  which  he 
sware  to  our  father  Abraham, 
that   he  would    grant  unto  us, 
that  we,  being  delivered  out  of 
the  hands  of  our  enemies,  might 
serve    him     without    fear,    in 
holiness  and  righteousness  be- 
fore him,  all   the  days   of  our 
life.     And  thou,  child,  shalt  be 
called  the  prophet  of  the  High- 
est :  for  thou   shalt  go  before 
the  face  of  the  Lord,  to  prepare 
his  ways  ;    to  give   knowledge 
of  salvation  unto  his  people  by 
the   remission    of    their    sins, 
through   the  tender   mercy  of 


137 

our  God  ;  whereby  the  Day- 
Spring  from  on  high  hath 
visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them 
that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our 
feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 
And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed 
strong  in  spirit ;  and  was  in 
the  deserts  till  the  day  of  his 
showing1  unto  Israel. 


saint  peter's  day. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who, 
by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
didst  give  to  thy  apostle  Saint 
Peter  many  excellent  gifts,  and 
commandedst  him  earnestly  to 
feed  thy  flock  ;  make,  we  be- 
seech thee,  all  Bishops  and 
Pastors  diligently  to  preach 
thy  holy  word,  and  the  people 
obediently  to  follow  the  same, 
that  they  may  receive  the  crown 
of  everlasting  glory,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  xii.  1. 

ABOUT  that  time,  Herod 
the  king  stretched  forth  his 
hands  to  vex  certain  of  the 
Church.  And  he  killed  James 
the  brother  of  John  with  the 
sword.  And  because  he  saw  it 
pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded 
further  to  take  Peter  also. 
(Then  were  the  days  of  un- 
leavened bread.)  And  when  he 
had  apprehended  him,  he  put 
him  in  prison,  and  delivered 
him  to  four  quaternions  of 
soldiers,  to  keep  him  ;  intending 
after  Easter  to  bring  him  forth 
to  the  people.  Peter  therefore 
was  kept  in  prison  ;  but  prayer 
was  made  without  ceasing  of 
the  Church  unto  God  for  him. 


138 

And  when  Herod  would  have 
brought  him  forth,  the  same 
night  Peter  was  sleeping  be- 
tween two  soldiers,  bound  with 
two  chains ;  and  the  keepers 
before  the  door  kept  the  prison. 
And  behold,  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  came  upon  him,  and  a 
light  sinned  in  the  prison :  and 
he  smote  Peter  on  the  side,  and 
raised  him  up,  saying,  Arise  up 
quickly.  And  his  chains  fell 
off  from  his  hands.  And  the 
angel  said  unto  him,  Gird  thy- 
self, and  bind  on  thy  sandals  : 
and  so  he  did.  And  he  saith 
unto  him,  Cast  thy  garment 
about  thee,  and  follow  me. 
And  he  went  out,  and  followed 
him ;  and  wist  not  that  it  was 
true  which  was  done  by  the 
angel ;  but  thought  he  saw  a 
vision.  When  they  were  past 
the  first  and  the  second  ward, 
they  came  unto  the  iron  gate 
that  leadeth  unto  the  city, 
which  opened  to  them  of  its 
own  accord  :  and  they  went 
out,  and  passed  on  through  one 
street,  and  forthwith  the  angel 
departed  from  him.  And  when 
Peter  was  come  to  himself,  he 
said,  Now  I  know  of  a  surety 
that  the  Lord  hath  sent  his 
angel,  and  hath  delivered  me 
out  of  the  hand  of  Herod,  and 
from  all  the  expectation  of  the 
people  of  the  Jews. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xvi.  13. 

WHEN  Jesus  came  into  the 
coasts  of  Cacsarea  Philippi,  he 
asked  his  disciples,  saying, 
Whom  do  men  say  that  I,  the 
Son  of  man,  am  ?  And  they 
said,  Some  say  that  thou  art 
John  the  Baptist ;  some,  Elias ; 
and  others,  Jeremias,  or  one  of 


SAINT    JAMES    THE    APOSTLE. 


the  prophets.  He  saith  unto 
them,  But  whom  say  ye  that  I 
am?  And  Simon  Peter  answered 
and  said,  Thou  art  Christ,  the 
Son  of  the  living  God.  And 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  Blessed  art  thou,  Simon 
Barjona:  for  flesh  and  blood 
hath  not  revealed  it  unto  thee, 
but  my  Father  which  is  in 
heaven.  And  I  say  also  unto 
thee,  that  thou  art  Peter,  and 
upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my 
Church :  and  the  gates  of  hell 
shall  not  prevail  against  it. 
And  I  will  give  unto  thee  the 
keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven : 
and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind 
on  earth,  shall  be  bound  in 
heaven  ;  and  whatsoever  thou 
shalt  loose  on  earth,  shall  be 
loosed  in  heaven. 


SAINT  JAMES  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  merciful  God, 
that  as  thine  holy  apostle  Saint 
James,  leaving  his  father  and 
all  that  he  had,  without  delay 
was  obedient  unto  the  calling 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
followed  him ;  so  we,  forsaking 
all  worldly  and  carnal  affections, 
may  be  evermore  ready  to 
follow  thy  holy  commandments, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  xi.  27, 
and  part  of  Chapter  xii. 

IN  those  days  came  prophets 
from  Jerusalem  unto  Antioch. 
And  there  stood  up  one  of  them 
named  Agabus,  and  signified  by 
the  Spirit,  that  there  should 
be  great  dearth  throughout  all 
the  world  :  which  came  to  pass 


SAINT  BARTHOLOMEW  THE  APOSTLE. 


139 


in  the  days  of  Claudius  Caesar. 
Then  the  disciples,  every  man 
according  to  his  ability,  deter- 
mined to  send  relief  unto  the 
brethren  which  dwelt  in  Judea. 
Which  also  they  did,  and  sent 
it  to  the  elders  by  the  hands 
of  Barnabas  and  Saul.  Now 
about  that  time,  Herod  the  king 
stretched  forth  his  hands  to  vex 
certain  of  the  Church.  And 
he  killed  James  the  brother  of 
John  with  the  sword.  And 
because  he  saw  it  pleased  the 
Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to 
take  Peter  also. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  xx.  20. 

THEN  came  to  him  the 
mother  of  Zebedee's  children, 
with  her  sons,  worshipping 
him,  and  desiring  a  certain 
thing  of  him.  And  he  said 
unto  her,  What  wilt  thou  ?  She 
saith  unto  him,  Grant  that  these 
my  two  sons  may  sit,  the  one 
on  thy  right  hand,  and  the  other 
on  the  left,  in  thy  kingdom. 
But  Jesus  answered  and  said, 
Ye  know  not  what  ye  ask.  Are 
ye  able  to  drink  of  the  cup 
that  I  shall  drink  of,  and  to  be 
baptized  with  the  baptism  that 
I  am  baptized  with  1  They  say 
unto  him,  We  are  able.  And 
he  saith  unto  them,  Ye  shall 
drink  indeed  of  my  cup,  and 
be  baptized  with  the  baptism 
that  I  am  baptized  with ;  but  to 
sit  on  my  right  hand,  and  on 
my  left,  is  not  mine  to  give  ; 
but  it  shall  be  given  to  them 
for  whom  it  is  prepared  of  my 
Father.  And  when  the  ten 
heard  it,  they  were  moved  with 
indignation  against  the  two 
brethren.  But  Jesus  called 
them  unto  him,  and  said,  Ye 


know  that  the  princes  of  the 
Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over 
them,  and  they  that  are  great 
exercise  authority  upon  them. 
But  it  shall  not  be  so  among 
you  :  but  whosoever  will  be 
great  among  you,  let  him  be 
your  minister ;  and  whosoever 
will  be  chief  among  you,  let 
him  be  your  servant :  even  as 
the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be 
ministered  unto,  but  to  minister, 
and  to  give  his  life  a  ransom 
for  many. 


SAINT     BARTHOLOMEW      THE 
APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  didst  give  to 
thine  Apostle  Bartholomew 
grace  truly  to  believe  and  to 
preach  thy  word ;  grant,  we 
beseech  thee,  unto  thy  Church, 
to  love  that  word  which  he 
believed ;  and  both  to  preach 
and  receive  the  same,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.    Acts  v.  12. 

BY  the  hands  of  the  apostles 
were  many  signs  and  wonders 
wrought  among  the  people, 
(and  they  were  all  with  one 
accord  in  Solomon's  porch. 
And  of  the  rest  durst  no  man 
join  himself  to  them;  but  the 
people  magnified  them.  And 
believers  were  the  more  added 
to  the  Lord,  multitudes  both 
of  men  and  women)  insomuch 
that  they  brought  forth  the  sick 
into  the  streets,  and  laid  them 
on  beds  and  couches,  that  at 
least  the  shadow  of  Peter 
passing  by  might  overshadow 


140 

some  of  them.  There  came 
also  a  multitude  out  of  the 
cities  round  about  unto  Jeru- 
salem, bringing  sick  folks,  and 
them  which  were  vexed  with 
unclean  spirits  ;  and  they  were 
healed  every  one. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xxii.  24. 

AND  there  was  also  a  strife 
among  them,  which  of  them 
should  be  accounted  the  great- 
est. And  he  said  unto  them, 
The  kings  of  the  Gentiles 
exercise  lordship  over  them  ; 
and  they  that  exercise  authority 
upon  them  are  called  benefac- 
tors. But  ye  shall  not  be  so  : 
but  he  that  is  greatest  among 
you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger  ; 
and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he  that 
doth  serve.  For  whether  is 
greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat, 
or  he  that  serveth  ?  is  not  he 
that  sitteth  at  meat  ?  but  I  am 
among  you  as  he  that  serveth. 
Ye  are  they  which  have  con- 
tinued with  me  in  my  tempta- 
tions. And  I  appoint  unto  you 
a  kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath 
appointed  unto  me  ;  that  ye 
may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table 
in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on 
thrones,  judging  the  twelve 
tribes   of  Israel. 


SAINT    MATTHEW    THE    APOSTLE. 


SAINT  MATTHEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
by  thy  blessed  Son  didst  call 
Matthew  from  the  receipt  of 
custom,  to  be  an  apostle  and 
evangelist ;  grant  us  grace  to 
forsake  all  covetous  desires, 
and  inordinate  love  of  riches ; 
and  to  follow  the  same  thy  Son 


Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  iv.  1. 

THEREFORE,  seeing  we 
have  this  ministry,  as  we  have 
received  mercy,  we  faint  not ; 
but  have  renounced  the  hidden 
things  of  dishonesty,  not  walk- 
ing in  craftiness,  nor  handling 
the  Word  of  God  deceitfully, 
but  by  manifestation  of  the 
truth,  commending  ourselves 
to  every  man's  conscience  in 
the  sight  of  God.  But  if  our 
Gospel  be  hid,  it  is  hid  to  them 
that  are  lost :  in  whom  the  God 
of  this  world  hath  blinded  the 
minds  of  them  which  believe 
not,  lest  the  light  of  the  glorious 
Gospel  of  Christ,  Avho  is  the 
image  of  God,  should  shine 
unto  them.  For  we  preach  not 
ourselves,  but  Christ  Jesus 
the  Lord;  and  ourselves  your 
servants  for  Jesus'  sake.  For 
God,  who  commanded  the  light 
to  shine  out  of  darkness,  hath 
shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the 
light  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
glory  of  God,  in  the  face  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  9 

AND  as  Jesus  passed  forth 
from  thence,  he  saw  a  man 
named  Matthew  sitting  at  the 
receipt  of  custom  :  and  he  saith 
unto  him,  Follow  me.  And  he 
arose,  and  followed  him.  And 
it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  sat  at 
meat  in  the  house,  behold  many 
publicans  and  sinners  came  and 
sat  down  with  him  and  his 
disciples.  And  when  the  Phari- 
sees saw  it,  they  said  unto  his 


SAINT    MICHAEL    AND    ALL    ANGELS. 


disciples,  Why  eatcth  your 
master  with  publicans  and  sin- 
ners? But  when  Jesus  heard 
that,  he  said  unto  them,  They 
that  be  whole,  need  not  a 
physician,  but  they  that  are 
sick.  But  go  ye  and  learn 
what  that  meaneth,  I  will  have 
mercy,  and  not  sacrifice ;  for 
I  am  not  come  to  call  the 
righteous,  but  sinners  to 
repentance. 


SAINT     MICHAEL     AND    ALL 
ANGELS. 

The  Collect. 

O  EVERLASTING  God, 
who  hast  ordained  and  consti- 
tuted the  services  of  angels  and 
men  in  a  wonderful  order  ;  mer- 
cifully grant,  that  as  thy  holy 
angels  always  do  thee  service 
in  heaven  ;  so,  by  thy  appoint- 
ment, they  may  succour  and 
defend  us  on  earth,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  xii.  7. 

THERE  was  war  in  heaven ; 
Michael  and  his  angels  fought 
against  the  dragon ;  and  the 
dragon  fought  and  his  angels, 
and  prevailed  not ;  neither  was 
their  place  found  any  more  in 
heaven.  And  the  great  dragon 
was  cast  out,  that  old  serpent, 
called  the  devil  and  Satan, 
which  deceiveth  the  whole 
world ;  he  was  cast  out  into  the 
earth,  and  his  angels  were  cast 
out  with  him.  And  I  heard  a 
loud  voice  saying  in  heaven, 
Now  is  come  salvation  and 
strength,  and  the  kingdom  of 
our  God,  and  the  power  of  his 
Christ  :  for  the  accuser  of  our 


141 

brethren  is  cast  down,  which 
accused  them  before  our  God 
day  and  night.  And  they  over- 
came him  by  the  blood  of  the 
Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of  their 
testimony  ;  and  they  loved  not 
their  lives  unto  the  death. 
Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens, 
and  ye  that  dwell  in  them. 
Wo  to  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth  and  of  the  sea :  for  the 
devil  is  come  down  unto  you, 
having  great  wrath,  because  he 
knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a 
short  time. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt,  xviii.  I. 

AT  the  same  time  came  the 
disciples  unto  Jesus,  saying, 
Who  is  the  greatest  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven?  And  Jesus 
called  a  little  child  unto  him, 
and  set  him  in  the  midst  of  them, 
and  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
Except  ye  be  converted,  and 
become  as  little  children,  ye 
shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  Whosoever  there- 
fore shall  humble  himself  as 
this  little  child,  the  same  is 
greatest  in  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  And  whoso  shall  re- 
ceive one  such  little  child  in 
my  name,  receiveth  me.  But 
whoso  shall  offend  one  of  these 
little  ones  which  believe  in  me, 
it  Avere  better  for  him  that  a 
millstone  were  hanged  about 
his  neck,  and  that  he  were 
drowned  in  the  depth  of  the 
sea.  Wo  unto  the  world 
because  of  offences  !  for  it  must 
needs  be  that  offences  come:  but 
wo  to  that  man  by  whom  the 
offence  cometh.  Wherefore,  if 
thy  hand  or  thy  foot  offend 
thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast 
them  from  thee  :  it  is  better  for 


SAINT    LUKE    THE    EVANGELIST. 


142 

thee  to  enter  into  life  halt  or 
maimed,  rather  than  having  two 
hands  or  two  feet,  to  be  cast 
into  everlasting  fire.  And  if 
thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it 
out,  and  cast  it  from  thee :  it  is 
better  for  thee  to  enter  into 
life  with  one  eye,  rather  than 
having  two  eyes,  to  be  cast  into 
hell  fire.  Take  heed  that  ye 
despise  not  one  of  these  little 
ones :  for  I  say  unto  you,  that 
in  heaven  their  angels  do  always 
behold  the  face  of  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 


SAINT    LUKE    THE    EVANGELIST. 

Tlic  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
calledst  Luke  the  physician, 
whose  praise  is  in  the  Gospel, 
to  be  an  evangelist  and  physi- 
cian of  the  soul ;  may  it  please 
thee,  that  by  the  wholesome 
medicines  of  the  doctrine  deli- 
vered by  him,  all  the  diseases 
of  our  souls  may  be  healed, 
through  the  merits  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     2  Tim.  iv.  5. 

WATCH  thou  in  all  things, 
endure  afflictions,  do  the  work 
of  an  evangelist,  make  full 
proof  of  thy  ministry.  For  I  am 
now  ready  to  be  offered,  and 
the  time  of  my  departure  is  at 
hand.  I  have  fought  a  good 
fight,  I  have  finished  my  course, 
I  have  kept  the  faith.  Hence- 
forth there  is  laid  up  for  me  a 
crown  of  righteousness,  which 
the  Lord  the  righteous  Judge 
shall  give  me  at  that  day  : 
and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto 
all   them    also    that    love    his 


appearing.  Do  thy  diligence 
to  come  shortly  unto  me  :  for 
Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having 
loved  this  present  world,  and 
is  departed  unto  Thessalonica  ; 
Crescens  to  Galatia,  Titus  unto 
Dalmatia.  Only  Luke  is  with 
me.  Take  Mark  and  bring  him 
with  thee :  for  he  is  profitable 
to  me  for  the  ministry.  And 
Tychicus  have  I  sent  to  Ephe- 
sus.  The  cloak  that  I  left  at 
Troas  with  Carpus,  when  thou 
comest,  bring  with  thee,  and 
the  books,  but  especially  the 
parchments.  Alexander  the 
coppersmith  did  me  much  evil : 
the  Lord  reward  him  according 
to  his  works.  Of  whom  be  thou 
ware  also,  for  he  hath  greatly 
withstood  our  words. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  x.  1. 

THE  Lord  appointed  other 
seventy  also,  and  sent  them  two 
and  two  before  his  face  into 
every  city  and  place,  whither  he 
himself  would  come.  Therefore 
said  he  unto  them,  The  harvest 
truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers 
are  few  :  pray  ye  therefore  the 
lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he 
would  send  forth  labourers  into 
his  harvest.  Go  your  ways  ; 
behold,  I  send  you  forth  as 
lambs  among  wolves.  Carry 
neither  purse,  nor  scrip,  nor 
shoes  ;  and  salute  no  man  by 
the  way.  And  into  whatsoever 
house  ye  enter,  first  say,  Peace 
be  to  this  house.  And  if  the 
son  of  peace  be  there,  your 
peace  shall  rest  upon  it :  if  not, 
it  shall  turn  to  you  again.  And 
in  the  same  house  remain,  eat- 
ing and  drinking  such  things  as 
they  give :  for  the  labourer  is 
worthy  of  his  hire. 


SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE. 


143 


SAINT   SIMON  AND    SAINT  JUDE, 
APOSTLES. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  built  thy  Church  upon  the 
foundation  of  the  apostles  and 
prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself 
being  the  head  corner-stone ; 
grant  us  so  to  be  joined  together 
in  unity  of  spirit  by  their 
doctrine,  that  we  may  be  made 
an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto 
thee,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.      St.  Jude  i. 

JUDE,  the  servant  of  Jesus 
Christ,  and  brother  of  James, 
to  them  that  are  sanctified  by 
God  the  Father,  and  preserved 
in  Jesus  Christ,  and  called  : 
Mercy  unto  you,  and  peace  and 
love  be  multiplied.  Beloved, 
when  I  gave  all  diligence  to 
write  unto  you  of  the  common 
salvation,  it  was  needful  for  me 
to  write  unto  you,  and  exhort 
you,  that  ye  should  earnestly 
contend  for  the  faith  which  was 
once  delivered  unto  the  saints. 
For  there  are  certain  men 
crept  in  unawares,  who  were 
before  of  old  ordained  to  this 
condemnation  ;  ungodly  men, 
turning  the  grace  of  God  into 
lasciviousness,  and  denying  the 
only  Lord  God,  and  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  I  will  therefore 
put  you  in  remembrance,  though 
ye  once  knew  this,  how  that 
the  Lord  having  saved  the 
people  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
afterward  destroyed  them  that 
believed  not.  And  the  angels 
which  kept  not  their  first  estate, 
but  left  their  own  habitation, 
he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting 


chains  under  darkness,  unto 
the  judgment  of  the  great 
day.  Even  as  Sodom  and 
Gomorrha,  and  the  cities  about 
them,  in  like  manner  giving 
themselves  over  to  fornication, 
and  going  after  strange  flesh, 
are  set  forth  for  an  example, 
suffering  the  vengeance  of  eter- 
nal fire.  Likewise  also  these 
filthy  dreamers  defile  the  flesh, 
despise  dominion,  and  speak 
evil  of  dignities. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xv.  17. 

THESE  things  I  command 
you,  that  ye  love  one  another. 
If  the  world  hate  you,  ye  know 
that  it  hated  me  before  it  hated 
you.  If  ye  were  of  the  world, 
the  world  would  love  his  own  : 
but  because  ye  are  not  of  the 
world,  but  I  have  chosen  you 
out  of  the  world,  therefore  the 
world  hateth  you.  Remember 
the  word  that  I  said  unto  you, 
The  servant  is  not  greater  than 
his  lord;  if  they  have  persecuted 
me,  they  will  also  persecute 
you  ;  if  they  have  kept  my 
saying,  they  will  keep  yours 
also.  But  all  these  things  will 
they  do  unto  you  for  my  name's 
sake,  because  they  know  not 
him  that  sent  me.  If  I  had  not 
come  and  spoken  unto  them, 
they  had  not  had  sin :  but  now 
they  have  no  cloak  for  their  sin. 
He  that  hateth  me,  hateth  my 
Father  also.  If  I  had  not  done 
among  them  the  works  which 
none  other  man  did,  they  had 
not  had  sin :  but  now  have 
they  both  seen  and  hated  both 
me  and  my  Father.  But  this 
cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word 
might  be  fulfilled  that  is  written 
in   their  law,  They  hated  me 


144 

without  a  cause.  But  when 
the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I 
will  send  unto  you  from  the 
Father,  even  the  Spirit  of 
truth,  which  proceedeth  from 
the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of 
me.  And  ye  also  shall  bear 
witness,  because  ye  have  been 
with  me  from  the  beginning. 


ALL  SAINTS    DAY. 


ALL  SAINTS'  DAY. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  knit  together  thine  elect  in 
one  communion  and  fellowship, 
in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  Son 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  grant  us 
grace  so  to  folloAV  thy  blessed 
saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly 
living,  that  we  may  come  to 
those  unspeakable  joys,  which 
thou  hast  prepared  for  those 
who  unfeignedly  love  thee, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Rev.  vii.  2. 

AND  I  saw  another  angel 
ascending  from  the  east,  having 
the  seal  of  the  living  God  ;  and 
he  cried  with  a  loud  voice  to 
the  four  angels,  to  whom  it 
was  given  to  hurt  the  earth  and 
the  sea,  saying,  Hurt  not  the 
earth,  neither  the  sea,  nor  the 
trees,  till  we  have  sealed  the 
servants  of  our  God  in  their 
foreheads.  And  I  heard  the 
number  of  them  which  were 
sealed ;  and  there  were  sealed 
an  hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  of  all  the  tribes  of  the 
children  of  Israel. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Judah  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 


Of  the  tribe  of  Gad  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Nephthalim 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Manasses  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Issachar  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Zabulon  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

After  this  I  beheld,  and  lo,  a 
great  multitude,  which  no  man 
could  number,  of  all  nations, 
and  kindreds,  and  people,  and 
tongues,  stood  before  the 
throne,  and  before  the  Lamb, 
clothed  in  white  robes,  and 
palms  in  their  hands  ;  and  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Sal- 
vation to  our  God,  which  sitteth 
upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the 
Lamb.  And  all  the  angels  stood 
round  about  the  throne,  and 
about  the  elders,  and  the  four 
beasts,  and  fell  before  the  throne 
on  their  faces,  and  worshipped 
God,  saying,  Amen  :  Blessing, 
and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and 
thanksgiving,  and  honour,  and 
power,  and  might,  be  unto  our 
God  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  v.  I. 

JESUS  seeing  the  multitudes, 
went  up  into  a  mountain  ;  and 
when  he  was  set,  his  disciples 
came  unto  him.  And  he  opened 
his  mouth,   and  taught  them, 


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saying,  Blessed  are  the  poor  in 
spirit :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom 
of  heaven.  Blessed  are  they 
for  they  shall  be 
Blessed  are  the 
meek :  for  they  shall  inherit 
the  earth.  Blessed  are  they 
which  do  hunger  and  thirst 
after  righteousness :  for  they 
shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  the 
merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy.  Blessed  are  the  pure 
in  heart :  for  they  shall  see 
God.     Blessed   are  the  peace- 


that  mourn 
comforted. 


145 

makers  :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God.  Blessed 
are  they  which  are  persecuted 
for  righteousness'  sake :  for 
theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall 
revile  you,  and  persecute  you, 
and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil 
against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake. 
Rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad  : 
for  great  is  your  reward  in 
heaven  :  for  so  persecuted  they 
the  prophets  which  were  before 
you. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE  ADMINISTRATION 

OF     THE 

LORD'S  SUPPER,  OR,  HOLY  COMMUNION. 


IT  If  among  those  who  come  to  be  partakers  of  the  Holy  Communion,  the  Minister  shall 
know  any  to  be  an  open  and  notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have  done  any  wrong  to  his  neigh- 
bours by  word  or  deed,  so  that  the  Congregation  be  thereby  offended ;  he  shall  advertise 
him,  that  he  presume  not  to  come  to  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  have  openly  declared 
himself  to  have  truly  repented  and  amended    his  former  evil  life,  that   the   Congre- 

fation  may  thereby  be  satisfied ;  and  that  he  hath  recompensed  the  parties  to  whom  he 
ath  done  wrong ;  or  at  least  declare  himself  to  be  in  full  purpose  so  to  do,  as  soon  as  he 
conveniently  may. 

IT  The  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those,  betwixt  whom  he  perceiveth  malice  and 
hatred  to  reign ;  not  suffering  them  to  be  partakers  of  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  know 
them  to  be  reconciled.  And  if  one  of  the  parties,  so  at  variance,  be  content  to  forgive  from 
the  bottom  of  his  heart  all  that  the  other  hath  trespassed  against  him,  and  to  make  amends 
for  that  wherein  he  himself  hath  offended;  and  the  other  party  will  not  be  persuaded  to  a 
godly  unit}',  but  remain  still  in  his  frowardness  and  malice  ;  the  Minister  in  that  case 
ought  to  admit  the  penitent  person  to  the  Holy  Communion,  and  not  him  that  is  obstinate  : 
Provided,  that  every  Minister  so  repelling  any,  as  is  herein  specified,  shall  be  obliged  to 
give  an  account  of  the  same  to  the  Ordinary,  as  soon  as  conveniently  may  be. 

IT  The  Table,  at  the  Communion-time,  having  a  fair  white  linen  cloth  upon  it,  shall  stand  in 
the  body  of  the  church,  or  in  the  Chancel ;  and  the  Minister,  standing  at  the  north  side 
of  the  table,  or  where  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  are  appointed  to  be  said,  shall  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer  and  the  Collect  following,  the  People  kneeling  ;  but  the  Lord's  Prayer  may 
be  omitted,  if  Morning  Prayer  hath  been  said  immediately  before. 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
7 


deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine 
is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  unto 
whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
desires  known,  and  from  whom 


THE    COMMUNION. 


146 

no  secrets  are  hid  ;  cleanse  the 
thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the 
inspiration  of  thy  holy  Spirit ; 
that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee, 
and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy 
name,  through  Christ  our 
Lord-     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister,  turning  to  the 
People,  rehearse  distinctly  the  Ten  Com- 
mandments ;  and  the  People  still  kneeling, 
shall,  after  every  commandment,  ask  God 
mercy  for  their  transgressions  for  the  time 
past,  and  grace  to  keep  the  law  for  the  time 
to  come,  as  followeth. 

Minister. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and 
said,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  ; 
Thou  shalt  have  none  other 
gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any 
thing  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in 
the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to 
them,  nor  worship  them  :  for 
I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a 
jealous  God  ;  and  visit  the 
sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children,  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me  ;  and  show  mercy  unto 
thousands  in  them  that  love  me, 
and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
take  the  name  of  the  LoRD'-thy 
God  in  vain  :  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 


Minister.  Remember  that 
thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath- 
day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labour, 
and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ; 
but  the  seventh  day  is  the 
Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 
In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner 
of  work  ;  thou,  and  thy  son, 
and  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, and  thy  maid-servant, 
thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that 
is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  six 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven 
and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day ;  wherefore  the 
Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day, 
and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father 
and  thy  mother  ;  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  in  the  land  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  do  no 
murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbour. 

People*    Lord,  have  mercy 


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147 


upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
covet  thy  neighbour's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neigh- 
bour's wife,  nor  his  servant, 
nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor 
his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy 
laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech 
thee. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord 
Jestjs  Christ  saith. 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all 
thy  mind  :  this  is  the  first  and 
great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it ;  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  law 
and  the  prophets. 

IT  Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and 
everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify, 
and  govern,  both  our  hearts 
and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy 
laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy 
commandments  ;  that,  through 
thy  most  mighty  protection, 
both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be 
preserved  in  body  and  soul, 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  day : 
and  immediately  after  the  Collect,  the 
Minister  shall  read  the  Epistle,  saying, 
The  Epistle  [or,  The  portion  of  Scripture 
appointed  for  the  Epistle]  is  icritten  in 

the  —  chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the 

—  verse.  And  the  Epistle  ended,  he  shall 
say,  Here  endeth  the  Epistle.  Then  shall 
be  read  the  Gospel  (the  people  all  standing 
up)  saying,   The  Holy  Gospel  is  written 

in  the  —  chapter  of ,  beginning  at 

the  —  verse. 


If  Here  the  people  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

IT  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles'  or  Nicene 
Creed :  unless  one  of  them  hath  been  read 
immediately  before,  in  the  Morning  Service. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  declare  unto  the 
People  what  Holy  days,  or  Fasting  days, 
are  in  the  woek  following  to  be  observed; 
and  (if  occasion  be)  shall  notice  be  given  of 
the  Communion,  and  of  the  Bans  of  Matri- 
mony, and  other  matters  to  be  published. 

IT  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon  :  after  which, 
the  Minister,  when  there  is  a  Communion, 
shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  begin 
the  Offertory,  saying  one  or  more  of  these 
sentences  following,  as  he  thinketh  most 
convenient. 

LET  your  light  so  shine 
before  men,  that  they  may  see 
your  good  works,  and  glorify 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
St.  Matt.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  upon  earth,  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 
where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal  :  but  lay  up  for 
yourselves  treasures  in  heaven, 
where  neither  moth  nor  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
do  not  break  through  nor  steal. 
St.  Matt.  vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that 
men  should  do  to  you,  even  so 
do  to  them  :  for  this  is  the  law 
and  the  prophets.  St.  Matt. 
vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto 
me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven ; 
but  he  that  doeth  the  will! of 
my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
St.  Matt.  vii.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and 
said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold, 
Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I 
give  to  the  poor ;  and  if  I  have 
done  any  wrong  to  any  man,  I 
restore  fourfold.  St.  Luke 
xix.  8. 


148 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any- 
time at  his  own  cost  ?  Who 
planteth  a  vineyard,  and  eateth 
not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  or  who 
feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth  not 
of  the  milk  of  the  flock?  1  Cor. 
ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you 
spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great 
matter  if  we  shall  reap  your 
worldly  things?    1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they 
who  minister  about  holy  things, 
live  of  the  sacrifice ;  and  they 
who  wait  at  the  altar,  are  par- 
takers with  the  altar  ?  Even  so 
hath  the  Lord  also  ordained, 
that  they  who  preach  the  Gos- 
pel, should  live  of  the  Gospel. 
1  Cor.  ix.  13, 14. 

He  that  soweth  little,  shall 
reap  little  ;  and  he  that  soweth 
plenteously,  shall  reap  plente- 
ously.  Let  every  man  do 
according  as  he  is  disposed  in 
his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or 
of  necessity;  for  God  loveth  a 
cheerful  giver.    2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the 
word,  minister  unto  him  that 
teacheth,  in  all  good  things. 
Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not 
mocked  :  for  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  reap.  Gal. 
vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us 
do  good  unto  all  men  :  and 
especially  unto  them  that  are 
of  the  household  of  faith.  Gal. 
vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if 
a  man  be  content  with  that  he 
hath :  for  we  brought  nothing 
into  this  world,  neither  may  we 
carry  any  thing  out.  1  Tim. 
vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in 
this  world,  that  they  be  ready 


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to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute  ; 
laying  up  in  store  for  them- 
selves a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may 
attain  eternal  life.  1  Tim.  vi. 
17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that 
he  will  forget  your  works,  and 
labour  that  proceedeth  of  love; 
which  love  ye  have  showed 
for  his  name's  sake,  who  have 
ministered  unto  the  saints,  and 
yet  do  minister.     Heb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute, 
forget  not ;  for  with  such  sacri- 
fices God  is  well  pleased.  Heb. 
xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's 
good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his 
compassion  from  him,  how 
dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in 
him  ?    1  John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and 
never  turn  thy  face  from  any- 
poor  man  ;  and  then  the  face  of 
the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned 
away  from  thee.      Tobit  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power. 
If  thou  hast  much,  give  plente- 
ously ;  if  thou  hast  little,  do 
thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of 
that  little :  for  so  gatherest  thou 
thyself  a  good  reward,  in  the  day 
of  necessity.      Tobit  iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the 
poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord  : 
and  look,  what  he  layeth  out,  it 
shall  be  paid  him  again.  Prov. 
xix.  17. 

Blessed    be    the    man    that 

provideth    for    the    sick    and 

needy:  the  Lord  shall  deliver 

him  in  the  time  of  trouble.  Ps. 

xli.  1. 

IT  Whilst  these  Sentences  are  in  reading,  the 
Deacons,  Church-wardens,  or  other  fit 
persons  appointed  for  that  purpose,  6hall 
receive  the  Alms  for  the  poor,  and  other 


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devotions  of  the  people,  ia  a  decent  basin  i  due  reverence,  they  may  hear 


to  be  provided  by  the  parish  for  that  purpose ; 
and  reverently  bring  it  to  the  Priest,  who 
shall  humbly  present  and  place  it  upon  the 
Holy  Table. 

If  And  the  Priest  shall  then  place  upon  the 
table  so  much  bread  and  wine,  as  he  shall 
think  sufficient.  After  which  done,  he 
shall  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state 
of  Christ's  Church  militant. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving 
God,  who  by  thy  holy  Apostle, 
hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers 
and  supplications,  and  to  give 
thanks,  for  all  men  :  we  humbly 
beseech  thee   most  mercifully 
[*  to  accept  our  alms  and  obla- 
tions, and]  to  receive  these  our 
prayers,   which  we  offer  unto 
thy  divine  majesty  ;  beseeching 
thee  to  inspire  continually  the 
universal  Church  with  the  spirit 
of  truth,  unity,  and  concord  : 
and   grant  that  all   those  who 
do  confess  thy  holy  name  may 
agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy 
word,    and   live   in   unity   and 
godly  love.     We  beseech  thee 
also,  so  to   direct  and  dispose 
the     hearts    of    all    Christian 
rulers,  that  they  may  truly  and 
impartially  administer  justice, 
to    the    punishment   of   wick- 
edness  and   vice,    and    to    the 
maintenance  of  thy  true  religion 
and    virtue.       Give    grace,    O 
heavenly  Father,  to  all  Bishops 
and  other  Ministers  ;  that  they 
may,   both    by   their   life    and 
doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and 
lively  word,  and  rightly  and  duly 
administer  thy  holy  sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy 
heavenly  grace  ;  and  especially 
to  this  congregation  here  pre- 
sent ;  that  with  meek  heart,  and 


*  If  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations,  then 
shall  the  words  (to  accept  our  alms  and 
oblatiorts,  and)  be  left  unsaid. 


and  receive  thy  holy  word ; 
truly  serving  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  the  days 
of  their  life.  And  we  most 
humbly  beseech  thee,  of  thy 
goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort 
and  succour  all  those  who, 
in  this  transitory  life,  are  in 
trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness, 
or  any  other  adversity.  And 
we  also  bless  thy  holy  name, 
for  all  thy  servants  departed 
this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear ; 
beseeching  thee  to  give  us 
grace  so  to  follow  their  good 
examples,  that  with  them,  we 
may  be  partakers  of  thy  hea- 
venly kingdom  :  Grant  this, 
O  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake,  our  only  Mediator  and 
Advocate.     Amen. 

IT  When  the  Minister  giveth  warning  for  the 
celebration  of  the  Holy  Communion  (which 
he  shall  always  do  upon  the  Sunday,  or 
some  Holy  day,  immediately  preceding) 
he  shall  read  this  Exhortation  following ; 
or  so  much  thereof  as,  in  his  discretion,  he 
may  think  convenient. 

DEARLY  beloved,  on  

day  next,  I  purpose,  through 
God's  assistance,  to  administer 
to  all  such  as  shall  be  religiously 
and  devoutly  disposed,  the 
most  comfortable  sacrament  of 
the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ  ; 
to  be  by  them  received,  in 
remembrance  of  his  meritorious 
cross  and  passion ;  whereby 
alone  we  obtain  remission  of 
our  sins,  and  are  made  par- 
takers of  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Wherefore  it  is  our  duty  to 
render  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  to  Almighty  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  for  that  he 
hath  given  his  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  not  only  to  die 
for    us,    but    also    to    be  our 


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spiritual  food  and  sustenance 
in  that  holy  sacrament.  Which 
being  so  divine  and  comfortable 
a  thing  to  them  who  receive  it 
worthily,  and  so  dangerous  to 
those  who  will  presume  to 
receive  it  unworthily  ;  my  duty 
is  to  exhort  you  in  the  mean 
season,  to  consider  the  dignity 
of  that  holy  mystery,  and  the 
great  peril  of  the  unworthy 
receiving  thereof;  and  so  to 
search  and  examine  your  own 
consciences,  ( and  that  not 
lightly,  and  after  the  manner 
of  dissemblers  with  God  ;  but 
so)  that  ye  may  come  holy  and 
clean  to  such  a  heavenly  feast,  in 
the  marriage-garment  required 
by  God  in  holy  Scripture  ;  and 
be  received  as  worthy  partakers 
of  that  holy  table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto 
is,  First,  to  examine  your  lives 
and  conversations  by  the  rule 
of  God's  commandments  ;  and 
whereinsoever  ye  shall  perceive 
yourselves  to  have  offended, 
either  by  will,  word,  or  deed, 
there  to  bewail  your  own  sin- 
fulness, and  to  confess  your- 
selves to  Almighty  God,  with 
full  purpose  of  amendment  of 
life.  And  if  ye  shall  perceive 
your  offences  to  be  such  as  are 
not  only  against  God,  but  also 
against  your  neighbours;  then 
ye  shall  reconcile  yourselves 
unto  them ;  being  ready  to 
make  restitution  and  satisfac- 
tion, according  to  the  uttermost 
of  your  powers,  for  all  injuries 
and  wrongs  done  by  you  to 
any  other  ;  and  being  likewise 
ready  to  forgive  others  who 
have  offended  you,  as  ye  would 
have  forgiveness  of  your  of- 
fences   at    God's    hand  :     for 


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otherwise  the  receiving  of  the 
Holy  Communion  doth  nothing 
else  but  increase  your  con- 
demnation. Therefore,  if  any 
of  you  be  a  blasphemer  of  God, 
an  hinderer  or  slanderer  of  his 
word,  an  adulterer,  or  be  in 
malice  or  envy,  or  in  any  other 
grievous  crime  ;  repent  ye  of 
your  sins,  or  else  come  not  to 
that  holy  table. 

And  because  it  is  requisite 
that  no  man  should  come  to  the 
Holy  Communion,  but  with  a 
full  trust  in  God's  mercy,  and 
with  a  quiet  conscience  ;  there- 
fore, if  there  be  any  of  you, 
who  by  these  means  cannot 
quiet  his  own  conscience  herein, 
but  requireth  further  comfort 
or  counsel ;  let  him  come  to 
me,  or  to  some  other  minister 
of  God's  word,  and  open  his 
grief  ;  that  he  may  receive 
such  godly  counsel  and  advice, 
as  may  tend  to  the  quieting 
of  his  conscience,  and  the 
removing  of  all  scruple  and 
doubtfulness. 

If  Or,  in  case  he  shall  see  the  people  negli- 
gent to  come  to  the  Holy  Communion, 
instead  of  the  former,  he  shall  use  this 
Exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  brethren, 

on   I   intend,   by   God's 

grace,  to  celebrate  the  Lord's 
Supper  ;  unto  which,  in  God's 
behalf,  I  bid  you  all  who  are 
here  present ;  and  beseech  you 
for  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ's 
sake,  that  ye  will  not  refuse  to 
come  thereto,  being  so  lovingly 
called  and  bidden  by  God  him- 
self. Ye  know  how  grievous 
and  unkind  a  thing  it  is,  when 
a  man  hath  prepared  a  rich 
feast,  decked  his  table  with  all 
kinds  of  provision,  so  that  there 


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lacketh  nothing  but  the  guests 
to  sit  down ;  and  yet  they  who 
are  called  (without  any  cause) 
most  unthankfully  refuse  to 
come.  Which  of  you  in  such 
a  case  would  not  be  moved? 
Who  would  not  think  a  great 
injury  and  wrong  done  unto 
him  ?  Wherefore,  most  dearly 
beloved  in  Christ,  take  ye 
good  heed,  lest  ye,  withdrawing 
yourselves  from  this  holy  Sup- 
per, provoke  God's  indignation 
against  you.  It  is  an  easy 
matter  for  a  man  to  say,  I  will 
not  communicate,  because  I 
am  otherwise  hindered  with 
worldly  business.  But  such  ex- 
cuses are  not  so  easily  accepted, 
and  allowed  before  God.  If 
any  man  say,  I  am  a  grievous 
sinner,  and  therefore  am  afraid 
to  come :  wherefore  then  do 
ye  not  repent  and  amend  ? 
When  God  calleth  you,  are  ye 
not  ashamed  to  say,  ye  will  not 
come?  When  ye  should  return 
to  God,  will  ye  excuse  your- 
selves,and  say,  ye  are  not  ready? 
Consider  earnestly  with  your- 
selves, how  little  such  feigned 
excuses  will  avail  before  God. 
Those  who  refused  the  feast  in 
the  gospel,  because  they  had 
bought  a  farm,  or  would  try 
their  yokes  of  oxen,  or  because 
they  were  married,  were  not 
so  excused,  but  counted  un- 
worthy of  the  heavenly  feast. 
Wherefore,  according  to  mine 
office,  I  bid  you  in  the  name  of 
God,  I  call  you  in  Christ's 
behalf,  I  exhort  you,  as  ye  love 
your  own  salvation,  that  ye 
will  be  partakers  of  this  Holy 
Communion.  And  as  the  Son 
of  God  did  vouchsafe  to  yield 
up  his  soul  by  death  upon  the 


cross,  for  your  salvation  ;  so 
it  is  your  duty  to  receive  the 
Communion  in  remembrance  of 
the  sacrifice  of  his  death,  as 
he  himself  hath  commanded : 
which  if  ye  shall  neglect  to  do, 
consider  with  yourselves,  how 
great  is  your  ingratitude  to 
God,  and  how  sore  punishment 
hangeth  over  your  heads  for 
the  same,  when  ye  wilfully 
abstain  from  the  Lord's  Table, 
and  separate  from  your  brethren 
who  come  to  feed  on  the 
banquet  of  that  most  heavenly 
food.  These  things  if  ye 
earnestly  consider,  ye  will  by 
God's  grace,  return  to  a  better 
mind;  for  the  obtaining  whereof 
we  shall  not  cease  to  make  our 
humble  petitions  unto  Almigh- 
ty God,  our  heavenly  Father. 

IT  At  the  time  of  the  celebration  of  the 
Communion,  the  Priest  shall  say  this 
Exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the 
Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come  to 
the  Holy  Communion  of  the 
Body  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  must  consider  how  St. 
Paul  exhorteth  all  persons 
diligently  to  try  and  examine 
themselves, before  they  presume 
to  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink 
of  that  cup.  For  as  the  benefit 
is  great,  if  with  a  true  penitent 
heart  and  lively  faith  we  receive 
that  holy  sacrament ;  so  is  the 
danger  great,  if  we  receive  the 
same  unworthily.  Judge  there- 
fore yourselves,  brethren,  that 
ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord  ; 
repent  ye  truly  for  your  sins 
past ;  have  a  lively  and  stead- 
fast faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour ; 
amend  your  lives,  and  be  in 
perfect  charity  with  all  men  : 
so  shall  ye  be  meet  partakers 


152 

of  those  holy  mysteries.  And 
above  all  things,  ye  must  give 
most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
to  God  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the 
redemption  of  the  world  by 
the  death  and  passion  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and 
man  ;  who  did  humble  himself, 
even  to  the  death  upon  the 
cross,  for  us  miserable  sinners, 
who  lay  in  darkness  and  the 
shadow  of  death  ;  that  he  might 
make  us  the  children  of  God, 
and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life. 
And  to  the  end  that  we  should 
always  remember  the  exceeding 
great  love  of  our  Master  and 
only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
thus  dying  for  us,  and  the 
innumerable  benefits  which  by 
his"precious  blood-shedding  he 
hath  obtained  for  us,  he  hath 
instituted  and  ordained  holy 
mysteries,  as  pledges  of  his 
love,  and  for  a  continual  re- 
membrance of  his  death,  to  our 
great  and  endless  comfort. 
To  him,  therefore,  with  the 
Father,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
let  us  give  (as  we  are  most 
bounden)  continual  thanks ; 
submitting  ourselves  wholly  to 
nis  holy  will  and  pleasure,  and 
studying  to  serve  him  in  true 
holiness  and  righteousness,  all 
the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to  those  who 
,    j  come  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion, 

YE  who  do  truly  and  ear- 
nestly repent  you  of  your  sins, 
and  are  in  love  and  charity  with 
your  neighbours,  and  intend  to 
lead  a  new  life,  following  the 
commandments  of  God,  and 
walking  from  henceforth  in  his 
holy  ways  ;  draw  near  with 
faith,  and  take  this  holy  sacra- 


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ment  to  your  comfort ;  and 
make  your  humble  confession 
to  Almighty  God,  devoutly 
kneeling. 

IT  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be 
made,  by  the  Priest  and  all  those  who  are 
minded  to  receive  the  Holy  Communion, 
humbly  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of 
all  men;  we  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sins  and 
wickedness,  which  we  from 
time  to  time  most  grievously 
have  committed,  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  against  thy 
divine  majesty ;  provoking  most 
justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation 
against  us.  We  do  earnestly 
repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry 
for  these  our  misdoings ;  the 
remembrance  of  them  is  griev- 
ous unto  us ;  the  burthen  of 
them  is  intolerable.  Have 
mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  most  merciful  Father  ; 
for  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all 
that  is  past ;  and  grant,  that 
we  may  ever  hereafter  serve 
and  please  thee  in  newness  of 
life,  to  the  honour  and  glory 
of  thy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

11  Then  shall  the  Priest  (the  Bishop,  if  he  be 
present)  stand  up,  and  turning  to  the 
People,  say 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  who  of  his 
great  mercy  hath  promised 
forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who  with  hearty  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him, 
have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon 
and  deliver  you  from  all  your 
sins  :    confirm  and  strengthen 


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153 


you  in  all  goodness  ;  and  bring 
you  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

1T  Then  shall  the  Priest  say, 

Hear  what  comfortable  words 
our  Saviour  Christ  saith  unto 
all  who  truly  turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that 
travel  and  are  heavy  laden,  and 
1  will  refresh  you.  St.  Matt. 
xi.  28. 

So  God  loved  the  world, 
that  he  gave  his  only  begotten 
Son,  to  the  end  that  all  that 
believe  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life.     St.  John  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul 
saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and 
worthy  of  all  men  to  be  received, 
that  Christ  Jesus  came  into 
the  world  to  save  sinners. 
1  Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an 
Advocate  with  the  Father, 
Jesus  Christ  the  righteous ; 
and  he  is  the  propitiation  for 
our  sins.      1  John  ii.  1,  2. 

IT  After    which  the    Priest  shall    proceed, 
saying, 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up 
unto  the  Lord. 

Priest.  Let  us  give  thanks 
unto  our  Lord  God. 

Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right 
so  to  do. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Priest  turn  to  the  Lord's 
Table,  and  say, 

IT  is  very  meet,  right,  and 
our  bounden  duty,  that  we 
should  at  all  times,  and  in  all 
places,  give  thanks  unto  thee, 


O     Lord,    [  *  Holy    Father,] 
Almighty,  everlasting  God. 

IT  Hero  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface, 
according  to  the  time,  if  there  be  any  spe- 
cially appointed  ;  or  else  immediately  shall 
be  said  or  sung  by  the  Priest  and  People, 

THEREFORE  with  angels 
and  archangels,  and  with  all 
the  company  of  heaven,  we 
laud  and  magnify  thy  glorious 
name  ;  evermore  praising  thee, 
and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy, 
Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven 
and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory  : 
glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  Most 
Hip-h.     Amen. 


^[  proper  prefaces. 

IT  Upon  Christmas-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give 
Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son, 
to  be  born  as  at  this  time  for 
us  ;  who,  by  the  operation  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  was  made 
very  man,  of  the  substance  of 
the  Virgin  Mary  his  mother; 
and  that  without  spot  of  sin,  to 
make  us  clean  from  all  sin : 
Therefore  with  angels,  fyc. 

IT  Upon  Easter-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound 
to  praise  thee  for  the  glorious 
resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  for  he  is  the 
very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was 
offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken 
away  the  sin  of  the  Avorld  ;  who 
by  his  death  hath  destroyed 
death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life 
again,  hath  restored  to  us  ever- 
lasting life :  Therefore  with 
angels,  6fC. 

IT  Upon  Ascension-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 


*  These  words  [IMij  Father]  must  be 
omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday.  * 


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154 

Lord ;  who,  after  his  most 
glorious  resurrection,  mani- 
festly appeared  to  all  his  apos- 
tles, and  in  their  sight  ascended 
up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a 
place  for  us  ;  that  where  he  is, 
thither  we  might  also  ascend, 
and  reign  with  him  in  glory  : 
Therefore,  with  angels,  fyc. 

V  Upon  Whitsunday,  and  six  days  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord;  according  to  whose 
most  true  promise,  the  Holy 
Ghost  came  down  as  at  this 
time  from  heaven,  with  a  sudden 
great  sound,  as  it  had  been  a 
mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of 
fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon 
the  apostles,  to  teach  them, 
and  to  lead  them  to  all  truth  ; 
giving  them  both  the  gift  of 
divers  languages,  and  also 
boldness  with  fervent  zeal, 
constantly  to  preach  the  Gospel 
unto  all  nations  ;  whereby  we 
have  been  brought  out  of  dark- 
ness and  error,  into  the  clear 
light  and  knowledge  of  thee, 
and  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  : 
Therefore  with  angels,  fyc. 

V  Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may  be 
said, 

WHO  art  one  God,  one 
Lord  ;  not  one  only  person, 
but  three  persons  in  one  sub- 
stance :  for  that  which  we 
believe  of  the  glory  of  the 
Father,  the  same  we  believe 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  without  any  difference 
or  inequality  :  Therefore  with 
angels,  fyc. 

Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  [Ilohj 
Father]  being  retained  in  the  introductory 
address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and 
merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  and  for  the  sending 


to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Comforter;  who  are  one  with 
thee  in  thy  eternal  Godhead  : 
Therefore  with  angels,  <fyc. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Priest,  kneeling  down  at 
the  Lord's  Table,  say,  in  the  name  of  all 
those  who  shall  receive  the  Communion, 
this  Prayer  following : 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come 
to  this  thy  table,  O  merciful 
Lord,  trusting  in  our  own 
righteousness,  but  in  thy  mani- 
fold and  great  mercies.  We 
are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to 
gather  up  the  crumbs  under  thy 
table.  But  thou  art  the  same 
Lord,  whose  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy :  grant  us  there- 
fore, gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat 
the  flesh  of  thy  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  to  drink  his  blood, 
that  our  sinful  bodies  may  be 
made  clean  by  his  body,  and 
our  souls  washed  through  his 
most  precious  blood,  and  that 
we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him, 
and  he  in  us.     Amen. 

IT  When  the  Priest,  standing  before  the  table, 
hath  so  ordered  the  bread  and  wine,  that  he 
may  with  the  more  readiness  and  decency 
break  the  bread  before  the  people,  and  take 
the  cup  into  his  hands  :  he  shall  say  the 
Prayer  of  Consecration,  as  followeth  : 

ALL  glory  be  to  thee,  Al- 
mighty God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  for  that  thou,  of  tin- 
tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to 
suffer  death  upon  the  cross  for 
our  redemption  ;  who  made 
there  (by  his  one  oblation  of 
himself  once  offered)  a  full, 
perfect,  and  sufficient  sacrifice, 
oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for 
the  sins  of  the  whole  world  ; 
and  did  institute,  and  in  his 
holy  gospel  command  us  to 
continue,  a  perpetual  memory 
of  that  his  precious  death  and 
sacrifice  until  his  coming  again 


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for  in  the   night 

in  which  he  was 

»  Here  the  Priest  betrayed      *     he 

is  to  take  the  Paten  fe    b         d  j 

into  his  hands.  ,        ' 

when      he      had 

b  And  here  to  given  thanks,  b  he 
break  the  bread.       bfake  jtj  an(j  gaye 

it  to  his  disciples, 

saying,  Take,  eat, 

e  And  here  to  o  this  is  my  Body, 

lay  his  hand  upon       ■>•    i        •  • 

all  the  bread.    ?       which      *S      given 

for  you ;   do  this 

in    remembrance 

of  me.  Likewise, 

d  Here  he  is  to  after    supper      d 

ft* ehandCUP  int°  he  took  the  cup; 
and  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he 
gave  it  to  them, 
saying,  Drink  ye 

e  And  here  he  is  all    of  this,  for    e 
U    lay    his    hand  thig  ig  Blood, 

upon  every  vessel,  J  ' 

tn  which  there  is  01  the  new  testa- 
any  wine  to  be  con-  tament,  which  is 
secrated.  t     j  r  ^ 

shed  for  you,  and 
for  many,  for  the  remission  of 
sins ;  do  this  as  oft  as  ye  shall 
drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

•n.  nun,-n        WHEREFORE, 

Jne  Oblation.   /_  ' 

O  Lord  and  hea- 
venly Father,  according  to  the 
institution  of  thy  dearly  beloved 
Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
we,  thy  humble  servants,  do 
celebrate  and  make  here  before 
thy  divine  majesty,  with  these 
thy  holy  gifts,  which  we  now 
offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial 
thy  Son  hath  commanded  us  to 
make  ;  having  in  remembrance 
his  blessed  passion  and  precious 
death,  his  mighty  resurrection 
and  glorious  ascension  ;  ren- 
dering unto  thee  most  hearty 
thanks,  for  the  innumerable 
benefits  procured  unto  us  by 
the  same.  And  we  most  humbly 


27<e  Invocation. 


beseech  thee,  O 
merciful  Father, 
to  hear  us ;  and,  of  thy  almighty 
goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless 
and  sanctify,  with  thy  Word 
and  Holy  Spirit,  these  thy  gifts 
and  creatures  of  bread  and  wine ; 
that  we,  receiving  them  accord- 
ing to  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution, 
in  remembrance  of  his  death 
and  passion,  may  be  partakers 
of  his  most  blessed  Body  and 
Blood.  And  we  earnestly  desire 
thy  fatherly  goodness,  merci- 
fully to  accept  this  our  sacrifice 
of  praise  and  thanksgiving  ; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee 
to  grant,  that  by  the  merits  and 
death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  through  faith  in  his  blood, 
we,  and  all  thy  whole  Church, 
may  obtain  remission  of  our 
sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of 
his  passion.  And  here  we  offer 
and  present  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
ourselves,  our  souls,  and  bodies, 
to  be  a  reasonable,  holy,  and 
living  sacrifice  unto  thee ;  hum- 
bly beseeching  thee,  that  we, 
and  all  others  who  shall  be 
partakers  of  this  Holy  Com- 
munion, may  worthily  receive 
the  most  precious  Body  and 
Blood  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
be  filled  with  thy  grace  and 
heavenly  benediction,  and  made 
one  body  with  him,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  them,  and  they  in  him. 
And  although  we  are  unworthy, 
through  our  manifold  sins,  to 
offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice  ; 
yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept 
this  our  bounden  duty  and  ser- 
vice, not  weighing  our  merits, 
but  pardoning  our  offences  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord ;     by   whom,    and    with 


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whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  all  honour  and  glory 
be  unto  thee,  O  Father  Al- 
mighty, world  without  end. 
Amen. 

IT  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn,  or  part  of  a 
Hymn,  from  the  Selection  for  the  Feasts 
and  Fasts,  <ie. 

V  Then  shall  the  Priest  first  receive  the 
Communion  in  both  kinds  himself,  and 
proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bishops, 
Priests,  and  Deacons,  in  like  manner,  (if 
any  be  present)  and,  after  that,  to  the 
People  also  in  order,  into  their  hands,  all 
devoutly  kneeling  :  and  when  he  delivereth 
the  Bread,  he  shall  say, 

THE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  was  given  for 
thee,  preserve  thy  body  and 
soul  unto  everlasting  life  :  Take 
and  eat  this  in  remembrance 
that  Christ  died  for  thee,  and 
feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by 
faith,  with  thanksgiving. 

IT  And  the  Minister  who  delivereth  the  Cup, 
shall  say, 

THE  Blood  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which  Avas  shed 
for  thee,  preserve  thy  body 
and  soul  unto  everlasting  life  : 
Drink  this  in  remembrance  that 
Christ's  blood  was  shed  for 
thee,  and  be  thankful. 

IT  If  the  consecrated  bread  and  wine  be  spent 
before  all  have  communicated,  the  Priest 
is  to  consecrate  more,  according  to  the  form 
before  prescribed ;  beginning  at — All  glory 
be  to  thee,  Almighty  God — and  ending  with 
these  words — partakers  of  his  most  blessed 
Body  and  Blood. 

IT  When  all  have  communicated,  the  Minis- 
ter shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and 
reverently  place  upon  it  what  remaineth 
of  the  consecrated  elements,  covering  the 
same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  the  People  repeating  after  him 
every  petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 


THE    COMMUNION. 


daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine 
is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.    Amen. 

IT  After  shall  be  said  as  followeth : 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving 
God,  we  most  heartily  thank 
thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouch- 
safe to  feed  us  who  have  duly 
received  these  holy  mysteries, 
with  the  spiritual  food  of  the 
most  precious  Body  and  Blood 
of  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ  ;  and  dost  assure  us 
thereby  of  thy  favour  and  good- 
ness towards  us  ;  and  that  we 
are  very  members  incorporate 
in  the  mystical  body  of  thy 
Son,  which  is  the  blessed  com- 
pany of  all  faithful  people ;  and 
are  also  heirs  through  hope  of 
thy  everlasting  kingdom,  by 
the  merits  of  the  most  precious 
death  and  passion  of  thy  dear 
Son.  And  we  most  humbly 
beseech  thee,  O  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, so  to  assist  us  with  thy 
grace,  that  we  may  continue  in 
that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all 
such  good  works  as  thou  hast 
prepared  for  us  to  walk  in, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  ;  to  whom  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung,  all  standing, 
Gloria  in  ercehis,  or  some  proper  Hymn 
from  the  selection. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high, 
and  on  earth  peace,  good-will 
towards  men.  We  praise  thee, 
we  bless  thee,  we  worship  thee, 
we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks 


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to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O 
Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God 
the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten 
Son,  Jesus  Christ  ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the 
Father,  that  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us.  Thou  that  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  receive  our  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy  ;  thou 
only  art  the  Lord  ;  thou  only,  O 
Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
art  most  high  in  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Priest  (the  Bishop,  if  he  be 
present)  shall  let  them  depart  with  this 
blessing : 

THE  peace  of  God,  which 
passeth  all  understanding,  keep 
your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  :  and  the  blessing  of  God 
Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.     Amen. 


V  Collects  that  may  be  said  after  the  Collects 
of  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer,  or  Com- 
munion, at  the  discretion  of  tlie  Minister. 

ASSIST  us  mercifully,  O 
Lord,  in  these  our  supplications 
and  prayers ;  and  dispose  the 
way  of  thy  servants  towards 
the  attainment  of  everlasting 
salvation  ;  that  among  all  the 
changes  and  chances  of  this 
mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be 
defended  by  thy  most  gracious 


and  ready  help,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  the  words 
which  we  have  heard  this  day 
with  our  outward  ears,  may, 
through  thy  grace,  be  so  grafted 
inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that 
they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the 
fruit  of  good  living  ;  to  the 
honour  and  praise  of  thy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in 
all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further 
us  with  thy  continual  help ; 
that  in  all  our  works  begun, 
continued,  and  ended  in  thee, 
we  may  glorify  thy  holy  name  ; 
and  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  foun- 
tain of  all  wisdom,  who  knowest 
our  necessities  before  we  ask, 
and  our  ignorance  in  asking ; 
Ave  beseech  thee  to  have  com- 
passion upon  our  infirmities  ; 
and  those  things  which  for  our 
unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and 
for  our  blindness  we  cannot 
ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for 
the  worthiness  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
promised  to  hear  the  petitions 
of  those  who  ask  in  thy  Son's 
name  ;  we  beseech  thee  mer- 
cifully to  incline  thine  ears  to 
us  who  have  now  made  our 
prayers  and  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  grant,  that  those 
things  which  we  have  faithfully 
asked  according  to  thy  will, 
may  effectually  be  obtained  ;  to 


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PUBLIC    BAPTISM    OF   INFANTS. 


the  relief  of  our  necessity,  and 
to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


IT  Upon  the  Sundays  and  other  Holy  days 
(if  there  be  no  Sermon  or  Communion)  shall 


be  said  all  that  is  appointed  at  the  Com- 
munion, unto  the  end  of  the  Gospel, 
concluding  with  the  Blessing.  And  if  any 
of  the  consecrated  bread  and  wine  remain 
after  the  Communion,  it  shall  not  be  carried 
out  of  the  church ;  but  the  Minister  and 
other  communicants  shall,  immediately 
after  the  Blessing,  reverently  eat  and  drink 
the  same. 


THE  MINISTRATION 

OF 


PUBLIC    BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS, 


TO    BE    USED    IN    THE     CHURCH. 


IT  The  people  are  to  be  admonished,  that  it  is  most  convenient  that  Baptism  should  not  be 
administered  but  upon  Sundays  and  other  Holy  days,  or  Prayer  days.  Nevertheless  (if 
necessity  so  require)  Baptism  may  be  administered  upon  any  other  day. 

IT  There  shall  be  for  every  Male  child  to  be  baptized,  when  they  can  be  had,  two  Godfathers 
and  one  Godmother ;  and  for  every  Female,  one  Godfather  and  two  Godmothers ;  and 
Parents  shall  be  admitted  as  Sponsors,  if  it  be  desired. 

IT  When  there  are  children  to  be  baptized,  the  parents  or  sponsors  shall  give  knowledge 
thereof,  before  the  beginning  of  Morning  Prayer,  to  the  Minister.  And  then  the  Godfathers 
and  Godmothers,  and  the  people  with  the  children,  must  be  ready  at  the  Font,  either 
immediately  after  the  last  Lesson  at  Morning  Prayer,  or  else  immediately  after  the  last 
Lesson  at  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Minister,  by  his  discretion,  shall  appoint.  And  the 
Minister  coming  to  the  Font  (which  is  then  to  be  filled  with  pure  water)  and  standing 
there,  shall  say, 

Hath  this  child  been  already  baptized,  or  no  1 

IT  If  they  answer,  No ;  then  shall  the  Minister  proceed,  as  followeth. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 


DEARLY  beloved,  forasmuch 
as  all  men  are  conceived  and 
born  in  sin ;  and  our  Saviour 
Christ  saith,  None  can  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God, 
except  he  be  regenerate  and 
born  anew  of  water  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  ;  I  beseech  you 
to  call  upon  God  the  Father, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  of  his  bounteous  mercy,  he 
will  grant  to  this  child  that 
which  by  nature  he  cannot 
have  ;  that  he  may  be  baptized 
with  water  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  received  into 
Christ's  holy  Church,  and  be 
made  a  living  member  of  the 
same. 


Let  us  pray. 
ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  of  thy  great  mercy, 
didst  save  Noah  and  his  family 
in  the  ark  from  perishing  by 
water ;  and  also  didst  safely 
lead  the  children  of  Israel  thy 
people  through  the  Red  Sea, 
figuring  thereby  thy  holy  Bap- 
tism ;  and  by  the  baptism  of 
thy  well-beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ  in  the  river  Jordan, 
didst  sanctify  water,  to  the 
mystical  washing  away  of  sin; 
we  beseech  thee,  for  thine 
infinite  mercies,  that  thou  wilt 
mercifully  look  upon  this  child; 
wash    him,  and    sanctify   him 


PUBLIC    BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS. 


with  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  that  he, 
being  delivered  from  thy  wrath, 
may  be  received  into  the  ark 
of  Christ's  Church  ;  and  being 
steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through 
hope,  and  rooted  in  charity, 
may  so  pass  the  waves  of  this 
troublesome  world,  that  finally 
he  may  come  to  the  land  of 
everlasting  life  ;  there  to  reign 
with  thee,  world  without  end, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  and  immortal 
God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need, 
the  helper  of  all  who  flee  to 
thee  for  succour,  the  life  of 
those  who  believe,  and  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead  ;  we 
call  upon  thee  for  this  infant, 
that  he,  coming  to  thy  holy 
baptism,  may  receive  remission 
of  sin,  by  spiritual  regeneration. 
Receive  him,  O  Lord,  as  thou 
hast  promised  by  thy  well- 
beloved  Son,  saying,  Ask,  and 
ye  shall  have ;  seek,  and  ye 
shall  find  •,  knock,  and  it  shall 
be  opened  unto  you:  So  give 
now  unto  us  who  ask ;  let  us 
who  seek,  find ;  open  the  gate 
unto  us  who  knock ;  that  this 
infant  may  enjoy  the  everlast- 
ing benediction  of  thy  heavenly 
washing,  and  may  come  to  the 
eternal  kingdom  which  thou 
hast  promised  by  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows: 
or  else  shall  pass  on  to  the  questions 
addressed  to  the  Sponsors ;  and  from  thence 
to  the  Prayer  immediately  before  the 
immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water  on  the 
infant.  But  note ;  that,  in  every  church, 
the  intermediate  parts  of  the  Service  shall 
be  used,  once  at  least  in  every  month  (if 
there  be  a  baptism)  for  the  better  instructing 
of  the  people  in  the  grounds  of  Infant 
Baptism. 


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Hear  the  words  of  the  gospel, 
written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth 
chapter,  at  the  thirteenth  verse. 

THEY  brought  young  child- 
ren to  Christ,  that  he  should 
touch  them  ;  and  his  disciples 
rebuked  those  who  brought 
them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it, 
he  was  much  displeased,  and 
said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and 
forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is 
the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall 
not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God 
as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not 
enter  therein.  And  he  took 
them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his 
hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them. 

IT  After  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  Minister  shall 
make  this  brief  Exhortation  upon  the  words 
of  the  Gospel : 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this 
Gospel  the  words  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  that  he  commanded 
the  children  to  be  brought  unto 
him ;  how  he  blamed  those 
who  would  have  kept  them 
from  him ;  how  he  exhorteth 
all  men  to  follow  their  inno- 
cency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by 
his  outward  gesture  and  deed, 
he  declared  his  good  will 
toward  them  :  for  he  embraced 
them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his 
hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore, 
but  earnestly  believe,  that  he 
will  likewise  favourably  receive 
this  present  infant;  that  he 
will  embrace  him  with  the  arms 
of  his  mercy  ;  that  he  will  give 
unto  him  the  blessing  of  eternal 
life,  and  make  him  partaker 
of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 
Wherefore,  we  being  thus  per- 
suaded of  the  good  will  of  our 


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heavenly  Father  towards  this 
infant,  declared  by  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ  ;  and  nothing 
doubting,  but  that  he  favourably 
alloweth  this  charitable  work 
of  ours,  in  bringing  this  infant 
to  this  holy  baptism  ;  let  us 
faithfully  and  devoutly  give 
thanks  unto  him,  and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give 
thee  humble  thanks,  that  thou 
hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to 
the  knowledge  of  thy  grace, 
and  faith  in  thee  :  increase  this 
knowledge,  and  confirm  this 
faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy 
Holy  Spirit  to  this  infant; 
that  he  may  be  born  again,  and 
be  made  an  heir  of  everlasting 
salvation,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  now  and  forever.  Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  speak  unto  the 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers  in  this  wise  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  ye  have 
brought  this  child  here  to  be 
baptized  ;  ye  have  prayed  that 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would 
vouchsafe  to  receive  him,  to 
release  him,  from  sin,  to  sanctify 
him  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  to 
give  him  the  kingdom  of  heaven 
and  everlasting  life.  Ye  have 
heard  also  that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  hath  promised,  in  his 
Gospel,  to  grant  all  these  things 
that  ye  have  prayed  for  ;  which 
promise,  he  for  his  part  will 
most  surely  keep  and  perform. 
Wherefore,  after  this  promise 
made  by  Christ,  this  infant 
must  also  faithfully,  for  his 
part,  promise  by  you  that  are 
his  sureties  (until  he  come  of 
age  to  take  it  upon  himself) 


public  baptism  of  infants. 


that  he  will  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works,  and 
constantly  believe  God's  holy 
word,  and  obediently  keep  his 
commandments. 

IT  The  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the 
Sponsors  as  follows;  the  questions  being 
considered  as  addressed  to  them  severally, 
and  the  answers  to  be  made  accordingly. 

I  demand  therefore, 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name  of 
this  child,  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  the  vain 
pomp  and  glory  of  the  world, 
with  all  covetous  desires  of  the 
same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of 
the  flesh  ;  so  that  thou  wilt  not 
follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them 
all ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will 
endeavour  not  to  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them. 

Minister.  Dost  thou  believe 
all  the  articles  of  the  Christian 
faith,  as  contained  in  the  Apos- 
tles' Creed? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Minister.  Wilt  thou  be  bap- 
tized in  this  faith  ? 

Answer.    That  is  my  desire. 

Minister.  Wilt  thou  then 
obediently  keep  God's  holy 
will  and  commandments,  and 
walk  in  the  same  all  the  days 
of  thy  life  % 
Answer.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  grant 
that  the  old  Adam  in  this  child 
may  be  so  buried,  that  the  new 
man  may  be  raised  up  in  him. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections 
may  die  in  him,  and  that  all 
things  belonging  to  the  Spirit 
may  live  and  grow  in  him. 
Amen. 

Grant    that    he    may    have 


PUBLIC    BAPTISM    OF    INFANTS. 


power  and  strength  to  have 
victory,  and  to  triumph  against 
the  devil,  the  world,  and  the 
flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  whosoever  is  here 
dedicated  to  thee  by  our  office 
and  ministry,  may  also  be  en- 
dued with  heavenly  virtues,  and 
everlastingly  rewarded,  through 
thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord 
God,  who  dost  live  and  govern 
all  things,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving 
God,  Avhose  most  dearly  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Chrtst,  for  the 
forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed 
Out  of  his  most  precious  side 
both  water  and  blood  ;  and  gave 
commandment  to  his  disciples, 
that  they  should  go  teach  all 
nations,  and  baptize  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  ;  regard,  Ave  beseech 
thee,  the  supplications  of  thy 
congregation  ;  sanctify  this 
water  to  the  mystical  washing 
away  of  sin ;  and  grant  that 
this  child,  noAV  to  be  baptized 
therein,  may  receive  the  fulness 
of  thy  grace,  and  ever  remain 
in  the  number  of  thy  faithful 
children,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  take  the  child  into 
his  hands,  and  shall  say  to  the  Godfathers 
and  Godmothers, 

Name  this  child. 

IT  And  then,  naming  it  after  them,  he  shall 
dip  it  in  the  water  discreetly,  or  shall  pour 
water  upon  it,  saying, 

N.  I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

WE  receive  this  child  into 
the  congregation  of  Christ's 


161 

Flock,  and  do  *sign  *  Here  the  Min- 
ium with  the  sign  isler  shaU  ma>le 

.       ,  °       a  cross  upon  the. 

Of     the     Cross  ;     111  child's  forehead. 

token  that  hereafter 
he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to 
confess  the  faith  of  Christ 
crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight 
under  his  banner,  against  sin, 
the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and 
to  continue  Christ's  faithful 
soldier  and  servant  unto  his 
life's  end.     Amen. 

IT  If  those  who  present  the  infant  shall  desire 
the  sign  of  the  cross  to  be  omitted,  although 
the  Church  knows  no  worthy  cause  of 
scruple  concerning  the  same,  yet,  in  that 
case,  the  Minister  may  omit  that  part  of  the 
above  which  follows  the  immersion,  or  the 
pouring  of  water  on  the  infant. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved 
brethren,  that  this  child  is 
regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the 
body  of  Christ's  Church ;  let 
us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty 
God  for  these  benefits,  and  with 
one  accord  make  our  prayers 
unto  him,  that  this  child  may 
lead  the  rest  of  his  life  according 
to  this  beginning. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  it 
hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate 
this  infant  with  thy  holy  Spirit, 
to  receive  him  for  thine  own 
child  by  adoption,  and  to  in- 
corporate  him   into   thy  holy 


PRIVATE    BAPTISM    OF    CHILDREN. 


162 

Church.  And  humbly  we  be- 
seech thee  to  grant,  that  he, 
being  dead  unto  sin,  and  living 
unto  righteousness,  and  being 
buried  with  Christ  in  his 
death,  may  crucify  the  old  man, 
and  utterly  abolish  the  whole 
body  of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he 
is  made  partaker  of  the  death 
of  thy  Son,  he  may  also  be 
partaker  of  his  resurrection  ;  so 
that  finally,  with  the  residue 
of  thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be 
aninheritor  of  thine  everlasting 
kingdom,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.   Amen. 

U  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
say  to  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  this 
Exhortation  following : 

FORASMUCH  as  this  child 
hath  promised  by  you  his 
sureties,  to  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in 
God,  and  to  serve  him  ;  ye  must 
remember,  that  it  is  your  parts 
and  duties  to  see  that  this  infant 
be  taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall 
be  able  to  learn,  what  a  solemn 
vow,  promise,  and  profession 
he  hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  things 
the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon 
him    to    hear    sermons  :    and 


chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that 
he  may  learn  the  Creed,  the 
Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a  Christian  ought 
to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's 
health  ;  and  that  this  child  may 
be  virtuously  brought  up  to 
lead  a  godly  and  a  Christian 
life  :  remembering  always,  that 
Baptism  doth  represent  unto 
us  our  profession ;  which  is, 
to  follow  the  example  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made 
like  unto  him  ;  that  as  he  died, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should 
we,  who  are  baptized,  die  from 
sin,  and  rise  again  unto  right- 
eousness ;  continually  mortify- 
ing all  our  evil  and  corrupt 
affections,  and  daily  proceeding 
in  all  virtue  and  godliness  of 
living. 

IT  Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 

YE  are  to  take  care  that  this 
child  be  brought  to  the  Bishop 
to  be  confirmed  by  him,  so 
soon  as  he  can  say  the  Creed, 
the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  is  suffi- 
ciently instructed  in  the  bther 
parts  of  the  Church  Catechism 
set  forth  for  that  purpose. 


THE  MINISTRATION 

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PRIVATE    BAPTISM    OF    CHILDREN, 


IN    HOUSES. 


H  The  Minister  of  every  Parish  shall  often  admonish  the  People,  that  they  defe>  not  tha 
baptism  of  their  children  longer  than  the  first  or  second  Sunday  next  after  their  birth,  or 
other  Holy  day  falling  between,  unless  upon  a  great  and  reasonable  cause. 
And  also  they  shall  warn  them,  that,  without  like  great  cause  and  necessity,  they  procure 
not  their  children  to  be  baptized  at  home  in  their  houses.  But  when  need  shall  compel 
them  so  to  do,  then  baptism  shall  be  administered  as  followeth. 


PRIVATE    BAPTISM    OF    CHILDREN.  163 

IT  First,  let  the  Minister  of  the  Parish  (or,  in  his  absence,  any  other  lawful  Minister  that 
can  be  procured)  with  those  who  are  present,  call  upon  God,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
and  so  many  of  the  Collects  appointed  to  be  said  before  in  the  Form  of  Public  Baptism, 
as  the  time  and  present  exigence  will  sulTer.  And  then,  the  child  being  named  by  some 
one  who  is  present,  the  Minister  shall  pour  water  upon  it,  saying  these  words  : 


N.  I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  give  thanks  unto 
God,  and  say, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  it 
hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate 
this  infant  with  thy  holy  Spirit, 
to  receive  him  for  thine  own 
child  by  adoption,  and  to  in- 
corporate him  into  thy  holy 
Church.  And  humbly  we  be- 
seech thee  to  grant,  that  he, 
being  dead  unto  sin,  and  living 
unto  righteousness,  and  being 
buried  with  Christ  in  his 
death,  may  crucify  the  old  man, 
and  utterly  abolish  the  whole 
body  of  sin ;  and  that  as  he 
is  made  partaker  of  the  death 
of  thy  Son,  he  may  also  be 
partaker  of  his  resurrection  ; 
so  that  finally,  with  the  residue 
of  thy  holy  Church,  he  may  be 
an  inheritor  of  thine  everlasting 
kingdom,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  And  let  them  not  doubt,  but  that  the  child 
so  baptized  is  lawfully  and  sufficiently 
baptized,  and  ought  not  to  be  baptized 
again.  Yet  nevertheless,  if  the  child  which 
is  after  this  sort  baptized  do  afterwards 
live  ;  it  is  expedient  that  it  be  brought  into 
the  church,  to  the  intent  that  if  the  Minister 
of  the  same  Parish  did  himself  baptize  that 
child,  the  Congregation  may  be  certified 
of  the  true  form  of  Baptism,  by  him  pri- 
vately before  used :  in  which  case  he  shall 
say  thus : 

I  CERTIFY  you,  that 
according  to  the  due  and 
prescribed  Order  of  the  Church, 
at  such  a  time  and  at  such  a 
place,  before  divers  witnesses, 
I  baptized  this  child. 


IT  But  if  the  child  were  baptized  by  any 
other  lawful  Minister,  then  the  Minister  of 
the  Parish  where  the  child  was  born  or 
christened,  shall  examine  whether  the  same 
hath  been  lawfully  done.  And  if  the 
Minister  shall  find,  by  the  answers  of  such 
as  bring  the  child,  that  all  things  were  done 
as  they  ought  to  be  ;  then  shall  not  he 
christen  the  child  again,  but  shall  receive 
him  as  one  of  the  flock  of  true  Christian 
People,  saying  thus  : 

I  CERTIFY  you,  that  in 
this  case  all  is  well  done,  and 
according  unto  due  order,  con- 
cerning the  baptizing  of  this 
child  ;  who  is  now  by  baptism 
incorporated  into  the  Christian 
Church :  For  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  doth  not  deny  his  grace 
and  mercy  unto  such  infants ; 
but  most  lovingly  doth  call  them 
unto  him,  as  the  holy  gospel 
doth  witness  to  our  comfort  on 
this  wise. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  as  follows  :  or 
else  shall  pass  on  to  the  Questions  addressed 
to  the  Sponsors : 

Hear  the  words  of  the  gospel, 
written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the 
tenth  chapter,  at  the  thirteenth 
verse. 

THEY  brought  young  child- 
ren to  Christ,  that  he  should 
touch  them  ;  and  his  disciples 
rebuked  those  who  brought 
them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it, 
he  was  much  displeased,  and 
said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and 
forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is 
the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever 
shall  not  receive  the  kingdom 
of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall 
not  enter  therein.  And  he  took 
them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his 


PRIVATE    BAPTISM    OF    CHILDREN. 


164 

hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them. 

IT  After  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  Minister  shall 
make  this  brief  Exhortation  upon  the  words 
of  the  Gospel: 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this 
Gospel  the  words  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  that  he  commanded 
the  children  to  be  brought  unto 
him  ;  how  he  blamed  those  that 
would  have  kept  them  from 
him  ;  how  he  exhorteth  all  men 
to  follow  their  innocency.  Ye 
perceive  how,  by  his  outward 
gesture  and  deed,  he  declared 
his  good  will  toward  them :  for 
he  embraced  them  in  his  arms, 
he  laid  his  hands  upon  them, 
and  blessed  them.  Doubt  ye 
not  therefore,  but  earnestly 
believe,  that  he  hath  likewise 
favourably  received  this  present 
infant ;  that  he  hath  embraced 
him  with  the  arms  of  his  mercy  ; 
and,  as  he  hath  promised  in  his 
holy  word,  will  give  unto  him 
the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and 
make  him  partaker  of  his 
everlasting  kingdom.  Where- 
fore, we  being  thus  persuaded 
of  the  good  will  of  our  heavenly 
Father,  declared  by  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  towards  this 
infant,  let  us  faithfully  and 
devoutly  give  thanks  unto  him, 
and  say  the  prayer  which  the 
Lord  himself  taught  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 


IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  demand  the  name 
of  the  child  ;  which  being  by  the  Godfathers 
and  Godmothers  pronounced,  the  Minister 
shall  say  as  follows  : 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name  of 
this  child,  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  the  vain 
pomp  and  glory  of  the  world, 
with  all  covetous  desires  of  the 
same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of 
the  flesh  ;  so  that  thou  wilt  not 
follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them 
all ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will 
endeavour  not  to  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them. 

Minister.  Dost  thou  believe 
all  the  articles  of  the  Christian 
faith,  as  contained  in  the  Apos- 
tles' Creed  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Minister.  Wilt  thou  be  bap- 
tized in  this  faith  1 

Answer.    That  is  my  desire. 

Minister.  Wilt  thou  then 
obediently  keep  God's  holy 
will  and  commandments,  and 
walk  in  the  same  all  the  days 
of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

TT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

WE  receive  this  child  into 
the  Congregation  of  Christ's 

Flock,  and  do  *Slgn    *  Here  the  Min- 

him  with  the  sign  isier  shal1  m°f 

o      a  cross  upon  the 
Of     the     CrOSS  ;      in  childsforchead. 

token  that  hereafter 
he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to 
confess  the  faith  of  Christ 
crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight 
under  his  banner,  against  sin, 
the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and 
to  continue  Christ's  faithful 
soldier  and  servant  unto  his 
life's  end.     Amen. 

TT  The  same  rule  is  to  be  observed  here,  as 
to  the  omission  of  the  sign  of  the  cross,  as 
in  the  Public  Baptism  of  Infants. 


PRIVATE    BAPTISM    OF    CHILDREN'. 


IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved 
brethren,  that  this  child  is 
regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the 
body  of  Christ's  Church  ;  let 
us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty 
God  for  these  benefits,  and  with 
one  accord  make  our  prayers 
unto  him,  that  this  child  may 
lead  the  rest  of  his  life  according 
to  this  beginning. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty  thanks, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  it 
hath  pleased  thee  to  regenerate 
this  infant  with  thy  holy  Spirit, 
to  receive  him  for  thine  own 
child  by  adoption,  and  to  in- 
corporate him  into  thy  holy 
Church.  And  humbly  we 
beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he 
being  dead  unto  sin,  and  living 
unto  righteousness,  and  being 
buried  with  Christ  in  his  death, 
may  crucify  the  old  man,  and 
utterly  abolish  the  whole  body 
of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he  is  made 
partaker  of  the  death  of  thy 
Son,  he  may  also  be  partaker 
of  his  resurrection ;  so  that 
finally,  with  the  residue  of  thy 
holy  Church,  he  may  be  an 
inheritor  of  thine  everlasting 
kingdom,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

II  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
say  to  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  this 
Exhortation  following  : 

FORASMUCH  as  Ms  child 
hath  promised  by  you,  Ms 
sureties,  to  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in 
God,  and  to  serve  him  ;  ye 
must  remember,  that  it  is  your 
parts  and  duties  to  see  that  this 
infant  be  taught,  so  soon  as  he 
shall  be  able  to  learn,  what 
a    solemn    vow,   promise,   and 


165 

profession  he  hath  here  made  by 
you.  And  that  he  may  know 
these  things  the  better,  ye  shall 
call  upon  him  to  hear  sermons ; 
and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide, 
that  he  may  learn  the  Creed, 
the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a  Christian  ought 
to  know  and  believe  to  his 
soul's  health ;  and  that  this 
child  may  be  virtuously  brought 
up  to  lead  a  godly  and  a  Chris- 
tian life :  remembering  always, 
that  baptism  doth  represent 
unto  us  our  profession  ;  which 
is,  to  follow  the  example  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made 
like  unto  him ;  that  as  he  died, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should 
we,  who  are  baptized,  die 
from  sin,  and  rise  again  unto 
righteousness ;  continually  mor- 
tifying all  our  evil  and  corrupt 
affections,  and  daily  proceeding 
in  all  virtue  and  godliness  of 
living. 

IT  Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 

YE  are  to  take  care  that  this 
child  be  brought  to  the  Bishop 
to  be  confirmed  by  him,  so  soon 
as  he  can  say  the  Creed,  the 
Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  is  suffi- 
ciently instructed  in  the  other 
parts  of  the  Church  Catechism, 
set  forth  for  that  purpose. 

IT  But  if  they  who  bring  the  infant  to  the 
church  do  make  such  uncertain  answers 
to  the  Minister's  questions,  as  that  it  cannot 
appear  that  the  child  was  baptized  with 
Water,  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
(which  are  essential  parts  of  Baptism)  then 
let  the  Minister  baptize  it  in  the  Form 
before  appointed  for  Public  Baptism  of 
Infants  ;  saving,  that,  at  the  dipping  of  the 
child  in  the  Font,  he  shall  use  this  form  of 
words : 

IF  thou  art  not  already  bap- 
tized, N.  I  baptize  thee  in  the 


BAPTISM    OF    THOSE    OF    RIPER    YEARS. 


166 

name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

IT  If  Infant  Baptism,  and  the  receiving  of 
Infants  baptized  in  private,  are  to  be  at  the 


same  time,  the  Minister  may  make  the 
Questions  to  the  Sponsors  and  the  succeed- 
ing prayers  serve  for  both.  And  again, 
after  the  Immersion,  or  the  pouring  of 
water,  and  the  receiving  into  the  Church, 
the  Minister  may  use  the  remainder  of  the 
Service  for  both. 


THE  MINISTRATION 

op 

BAPTISM    TO    SUCH   AS   ARE   OF   RIPER   YEARS, 

AND    ABLE    TO    ANSWER    FOR    THEMSELVES. 


IT  When  any  such  persons  as  are  of  Riper  years  are  to  be  baptized,  timely  notice  shall  be 
given  to  the  Minister  ;  that  so  due  care  may  be  taken  for  their  examination,  whether  they 
be  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  principles  of  the  Christian  Religion  ;  and  that  they  may 
be  exhorted  to  prepare  themselves,  with  prayers  and  fasting,  for  the  receiving  of  this  holy 
Sacrament. 

II  And  if  they  shall  be  found  fit,  then  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers,  (the  people  being 
assembled  upon  the  Sunday,  Holy  day,  or  Prayer  day,  appointed)  shall  be  ready  to  present 
them  at  the  Pont,  immediately  after  the  Second  Lesson,  either  at  Morning  or  Evening 
Prayer,  as  the  Minister,  in  his  discretion,  shall  think  fit. 

IT  And  standing  there,  the  Minister  shall  ask,  Whether  any  of  the  persons  here  presented 
be  baptized  or  no?    If  they  shall  answer,  No ;  then  shall  the  Minister  say  thus : 


DEARLY  beloved,  foras- 
much as  all  men  are  conceived 
and  born  in  sin,  (and  that  which 
is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh)  and 
they  who  are  in  the  flesh  cannot 
please  God,  but  live  in  sin, 
committing  many  actual  trans- 
gressions ;  and  our  Saviour 
Christ  saith,  none  can  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God, 
except  he  be  regenerate  and 
born  anew  of  water  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  ;  I  beseech  you 
to  call  upon  God  the  Father, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  of  his  bounteous  goodness 
he  will  grant  to  these  persons 
that  which  by  nature  they  can- 
not have ;  that  they  may  be 
baptized  with  water  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  received  into 
Christ's  holy  Church,  and  be 
made  lively  members  of  the 
same. 


IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who,  of  thy  great  mercy, 
didst  save  Noah  and  his  family 
in  the  ark  from  perishing  by 
water  ;  and  also  didst  safely 
lead  the  children  of  Israel  thy 
people  through  the  Red  Sea, 
figuring  thereby  thy  holy  bap- 
tism ;  and  by  the  baptism  of 
thy  well-beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ  in  the  river  Jordan, 
didst  sanctify  the  element  of 
water,  to  the  mystical  washing 
away  of  sin ;  we  beseech  thee, 
for  thine  infinite  mercies,  that 
thou  wilt  mercifully  look  upon 
these  thy  servants  ;  wash  them 
and  sanctify  them  with  the 
Holy  Ghost  ;  that  they,  being 
delivered  from  thy  wrath,  may 
be   received    into  the    ark   of 


BAPTISM    OF    THOSE    OF    RIPER   YEARS. 


Christ's  Church ;  and  being 
steadfastin  faith,  joyful  through 
hope,  and  rooted  in  charity, 
may  so  pass  the  waves  of  this 
troublesome  world,  that  finally 
they  may  come  to  the  land  of 
everlasting  life ;  there  to  reign 
tvith  thee,  world  without  end, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  and  immortal 
God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need, 
the  helper  of  all  who  flee  to 
thee  for  succour,  the  life  of 
those  who  believe,  and  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead  ;  we 
call  upon  thee  for  these  persons, 
that  they,  coming  to  thy  holy 
Baptism,  may  receive  remission 
of  their  sins,  by  spiritual  re- 
generation. Receive  them,  O 
Lord,  as  thou  hast  promised 
by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying, 
Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive  ;  seek, 
and  ye  shall  find ;  knock,  and 
it  shall  be  opened  unto  you : 
so  give  now  unto  us  who  ask  ; 
let  us  who  seek,  find ;  open  the 
gate  unto  us  who  knock  ;  that 
these  persons  may  enjoy  the 
everlasting  benediction  of  thy 
heavenly  washing,  and  may 
come  to  the  eternal  kingdom 
which  thou  hast  promised  by 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

TF  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Hear  the  words  of  the  gospel, 
written  by  Saint  John,  in  the 
third  chapter,  beginning  at  the 
first  verse  : 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the 
Pharisees,  named  Nicodemus, 
a  ruler  of  the  Jews.  The  same 
came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and 
said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know 


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that  thou  art  a  teacher  come 
from  God  ;  for  no  man  can  do 
these  miracles  that  thou  doest, 
except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
Except  a  man  be  born  again, 
he  cannot  see  the  kingdom 
of  God.  Nicodemus  ^aith 
unto  him,  How  can  a  man  be 
born  when  he  is  old  ?  can  he 
enter  the  second  time  into  his 
mother's  womb,  and  be  born  ? 
Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man 
be  born  of  water  and  of  the 
Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God.  That 
which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is 
flesh  ;  and  that  which  is  born  of 
the  Spirit,  is  Spirit.  Marvel 
not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye 
must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and 
thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof ; 
but  canst  not  tell  whence  it 
cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth  : 
so  is  every  one  that  is  born 
of  the  Spirit. 

IT  After  which  he  shall  say  this  Exhortation 
following  : 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this 
gospel  the  express  words  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  that, 
except  a  man  be  born  of  water 
and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot 
enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Whereby  ye  may  perceive  the 
great  necessity  of  this  Sacra- 
ment, where  it  may  be  had. 
Likewise,  immediately  before 
his  ascension  into  heaven,  (as 
we  read  in  the  last  chapter 
of  Saint  Mark's  gospel,)  he 
gave  command  to  his  disciples, 
saying,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every 
creature.      He  that  believeth, 


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BAPTISM    OF    THOSE    OF    RIPER    YEARS. 


and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved ; 
but  he  that  belicveth  not,  shall 
be  damned :  which  also  showeth 
unto  us  the  great  benefit  we 
reap  thereby.  For  which  cause 
Saint  Peter  the  Apostle,  when 
upon  his  first  preaching  of  the 
Gospel  many  were  pricked  at 
the  heart,  and  said  to  him  and 
the  rest  of  the  apostles,  Men 
and  brethren,  what  shall  we  do? 
replied,  and  said  unto  them, 
Repent  and  be  baptized  every 
one  of  you,  for  the  remission 
of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive 
the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost  : 
For  the  promise  is  to  you  and 
your  children,  and  to  all  that 
are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as 
the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 
And  with  many  other  words 
exhorted  he  them,  saying,  Save 
yourselves  from  this  untoward 
generation.  For,  as  the  same 
apostle  testifieth  in  another 
place,  even  baptism  doth  also 
now  save  us,  (not  the  putting 
away  of  the  filth  of  the  flesh, 
but  the  answer  of  a  good  con- 
science towards  God,)  by  the 
resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ. 
Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but 
earnestly  believe,  that  he  will 
favourably  receive  these  present 
persons,  truly  repenting,  and 
coming  unto  him  by  faith  ;  that 
he  will  grant  them  remission  of 
their  sins,  and  bestow  upon 
them  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  that  he 
will  give  them  the  blessing  of 
eternal  life,  and  make  them 
partakers  of  his  everlasting 
kingdom. 

Wherefore,  we  being  thus 
persuaded  of  the  good  will  os^ 
our  heavenly  Father  toward 
these  persons,  declared  by  his 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  let  us  faith- 


fully and  devoutly  give  thanks 
to  him,  and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give 
thee  humble  thanks,  for  that 
thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us 
to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace, 
and  faith  in  thee  :  increase  this 
knowledge,  and  confirm  this 
faith  in  us  evermore.  Give 
thy  Holy  Spirit  to  these 
persons,  that  they  may  be  born 
again,  and  be  made  heirs  of 
everlasting  salvation,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and 
for  ever.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the   Minister   shall    speak    to    the 
persons  to  be  baptized  on  this  wise  : 

WELL-BELOVED,  who  are 

come  hither  desiring  to  receive 
holy  Baptism,  ye  have  heard 
how  the  Congregation  hath 
prayed,  that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  would  vouchsafe  to 
receive  you  and  bless  you,  to 
release  you  of  your  sins,  to 
give  you  the  kingdom  of  heaven, 
and  everlasting  life.  Ye  have 
heard  also  that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  hath  promised  in  his 
holy  word,  to  grant  all  those 
things  that  we  have  prayed 
for;  which  promise  he,  for  his 
part,  will  most  surely  keep  and 
perform.  Wherefore,  after 
this  promise  made  by  Christ, 
ye  must  also  faithfully,  for 
your  part,  in  the  presence  of 
these  your  witnesses,  and  this 
whole  Congregation,  promise 
and  answer  to  the  following 
questions. 

IT  The  Minister  shall  then  demand  of  the 
persons  to  be  baptized  as  follows ;  the 
questions  being  considered  as  addressed  to 
them  severally,  and  the  answers  to  be 
made  accordingly. 


BAPTISM    OF    THOSE    OF   RIPER  YEARS. 


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Question. 

DOST  thou  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works,  the  vain 
pomp  and  glory  of  the  world, 
with  all  covetous  desires  of  the 
same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of 
the  flesh ;  so  that  thou  wilt 
not  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them 
all ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will 
endeavour  not  to  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them. 

Question.  Dost  thou  believe 
all  the  articles  of  the  Christian 
faith,  as  contained  in  the  Apos- 
tles' Creed  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Question.  "Wilt  thou  be  bap- 
tized in  this  faith  ? 

Answer.     That  is  my  desire. 

Question.  Wilt  thou  then 
obediently  keep  God's  holy 
will  and  commandments  ;  and 
walk  in  the  same  all  the  days 
of  thy  life? 

Answer.  I  will,  by  God's 
help. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  grant 
that  the  old  Adam  in  these 
persons  may  be  so  buried,  that 
the  new  man  may  be  raised  up 
in  them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections 
may  die  in  them,  and  that  all 
things  belonging  to  the  Spirit 
may  live  and  grow  in  them. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have 
power  and  strength  to  have 
victor}^  and  to  triumph  against 
the  devil,  the  world,  and  the 
flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they,  being  here 
dedicated  to  thee  by  our  office 
and  ministry,  may  also  be  en- 
dued with  heavenly  virtues,  and 
8-- 


everlastingly  rewarded,  through 
thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord 
God,  who  dost  live  and  govern 
all  things,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

ALMIGHTY,  everliving  God, 
whose  most  dearly  beloved  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgive- 
ness of  our  sins,  did  shed  out 
of  his  most  precious  side  both 
water  and  blood ;  and  gave 
commandment  to  his  disciples, 
that  they  should  go  teach  all 
nations,  and  baptize  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  ;  regard,  we  beseech 
thee,  the  supplications  of  thy 
congregation  ;  sanctify  this 
•water  to  the  mystical  washing 
away  of  sin ;  and  grant  that  the 
persons,  noAV  to  be  baptized 
therein,  may  receive  the  fulness 
of  thy  grace,  and  ever  remain 
in  the  number  of  thy  faithful 
children,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  take  each  person 
to  be  baptized  by  the  right  hand  ;  and 
placing  him  conveniently  by  the  Font, 
according  to  his  discretion,  shall  ask  the 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers  the  name ; 
and  then  shall  dip  him  in  the  water,  or 
pour  water  upon  him,  saying, 

N.  I  baptize  thee  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  receive  this  person  into 
the  Congregation  of  Christ's 

Flock,    and    do     *      *  HeretheMiv, 

si  em  him,  with  the  ister  shM  make 

.  °         *  ,i  a  cross  upon,  the 

sign  of  the  cross  ;  person>sforehead. 
in  token  that  here- 
after he  shall  not  be  ashamed 
to  confess  the  faith  of  Christ 
crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight 
under  his  banner,  against  sin, 
the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and 


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170 

to  continue  Christ's  faithful 
soldier  and  servant  unto  his 
life's  end.     Amen. 

IT  The  same  rule,  as  to  the  omission  of  the 
sign  of  the  cross,  is  to  be  observed  here,  as 
in  the  Baptism  of  Infants. 

U  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  beloved 
brethren,  that  these  persons  are 
regenerate,  and  grafted  into  the 
body  of  Christ's  Church;  let 
us  give  thanks  unto  Almighty 
God  for  these  benefits,  and  with 
one  accord  make  our  prayers 
unto  him,  that  they  may  lead 
the  rest  of  their  life  according 
to  this  beginning. 

II  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  all 
kneeling. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

WE  yield  thee  humble  thanks, 
O  heavenly  Father,  that  thou 
hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to 
the  knowledge  of  thy  grace, 
and  faith  in  thee  :  increase  this 
knowledge,  and  confirm  this 
faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy 
holy  Spirit  to  these  persons ; 
that  being  now  born  again,  and 
made  heirs  of  everlasting  sal- 
vation, through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  they  may  continue  thy 
servants,  and  attain  thy  pro- 
mises, through  the  same  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  thy  Son ;  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee, 
in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy 
Spirit,  everlastingly.    Amen. 


IT  Then,  all  standing  up,  the  Minister  shall 
use  this  Exhortation  following  ;  speaking 
to  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers  first. 

FORASMUCH  as  these  per- 
sons have  promised,  in  your 
presence,  to  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in 
God,  and  to  serve  him  ;  ye 
must  remember,  that  it  is  your 
part  and  duty  to  put  them  in 
mind,  what  a  solemn  vow, 
promise,  and  profession,  they 
have  now  made  before  this 
congregation,  and  especially 
before  you  their  chosen  wit- 
nesses. And  ye  are  also  to  call 
upon  them  to  use  all  diligence 
to  be  rightly  instructed  in 
God's  holy  word  ;  that  so  they 
may  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the 
knowledge  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  ;  and  live  godly,  right- 
eously, and  soberly,  in  this 
present  world. 

IT  And  then  speaking  to  the  baptized  persons, 
he  shall  proceed  and  say, 

AND  as  for  you,  who  have 
now  by  baptism  put  on  Christ, 
it  is  your  part  and  duty  also, 
being  made  the  children  of  God 
and  of  the  light,  by  faith  in 
Jesus  Christ,  to  walk  answer- 
ably  to  your  Christian  calling, 
and  as  becometh  the  children 
of  light ;  remembering  always, 
that  Baptism  representeth  unto 
us  our  profession ;  which  is, 
to  follow  the  example  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be 
made  like  unto  him  ;  that  as  he 
died,  and  rose  again  for  us,  so 
should  we,  who  are  baptized, 
die  from  sin,  and  rise  again 
unto  righteousness ;  continually 
mortifying  all  our  evil  and 
corrupt  affections,  and  daily 
proceeding  in  all  virtue  and 
godliness  of  living. 


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IT  II  is  expedient  that  every  person  thus  baptized  should  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishop,  so 
soon  after  his  baptism  as  conveniently  may  be ;  that  so  he  may  be  admitted  to  the  Holy 
Communion. 

If  Whereas  necessity  may  require  the  baptizing  of  adults  in  private  houses,  in  consideration 
of  extreme  sickness  ;  the  same  is  hereby  allowed  in  that  case.  And  a  convenient  number 
of  persons  shall  be  assembled  in  the  house  where  the  Sacrament  is  to  be  performed.  And 
in  the  exhortation,  Welt-beloved,  &c.  instead  of  these  words,  come  father  desiring,  shall  be 
inserted  this  word,  desirous. 

U  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  Office  of  Infant  Baptism  and  that  of  Adults  at  the  same  time, 
the  Minister  shall  use  the  exhortation  and  one  of  the  prayers  next  following  in  the  Office 
for  Adults  ;  only,  in  the  exhortation  and  prayer,  after  the  words,  these  persons,  and  these 
thy  servants,  adding,  and  these  infants.  Then  the  Minister  shall  proceed  to  the  questions 
to  be  demanded  in  the  cases  respectively.  After  the  immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water, 
the  prayer  shall  be  as  in  this  service  ;  onry,  after  the  words,  these  persons,  shall  be  added, 
and  these  infants.  After  which  the  remaining  part  of  each  service  shall  be  used  ;  first 
that  for  Adults,  and  lastly  that  for  Infants. 

IT  If  any  persons,  not  baptized  in  their  infancy,  shall  be  brought  to  be  baptized  before  they 
come  to  years  of  discretion  to  answer  for  themselves,  it  may  suffice  to  use  the  Office  for 
Public  Baptism  of  Infants  ;  or,  in  case  of  extreme  danger,  the  Office  for  Private  Baptism ; 
only  changing  die  word  infant,  for  child,  or  person,  as  occasion  requireth. 


A     CATECHISM; 


THAT  IS  TO   SAY, 

AN  INSTRUCTION,  TO  BE  LEARNED  BY  EVERY  PERSON  BEFORE  HE  BE 
BROUGHT  TO  BE  CONFIRMED  BY  THE  BISHOP. 


Question. 

WHAT  is  your  name  ? 

Ans.  N.  or  M. 

Quest.  Who  gave  you  this 
name  ( 

Ans.  My  Sponsors  in  Bap- 
tism ;  wherein  I  was  made  a 
member  of  Christ,  the  child 
of  God,  and  an  inheritor  of  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Quest.  What  did  your  spon- 
sors then  for  you  ? 

Ans.  They  did  promise  and 
vow  three  things  in  my  name  : 
First,  that  I  should  renounce 
the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the 
pomps  and  vanity  of  this  wicked 
world,  and  all  the  sinful  lusts 
of  the  flesh ;  Secondly,  that  I 
should  believe  all  the  articles  of 
the  Christian  faith ;  And  thirdly, 
that  I  should  keep  God's  holy 
will   and   commandments,  and 


walk  in  the  same  all  the  days 
of  my  life. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  not  think 
that  thou  art  bound  to  believe, 
and  to  do,  as  they  have  promised 
for  thee  ? 

Ans.  Yes  verily  ;  and  by 
God's  help  so  I  will :  and  I 
heartily  thank  our  heavenly 
Father,  that  he  hath  called  me 
to  this  state  of  salvation,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  : 
and  I  pray  unto  God  to  give 
me  his  grace,  that  I  may  con- 
tinue in  the  same  unto  my 
life's  end. 

Catechist.  Rehearse  the  arti- 
cles of  thy  Belief. 

Answer. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

And  in   Jesus   Christ   his 


172  A    CATECHISM. 

only  Son  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffer- 
ed under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was 
crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ; 
He  descended  into  hell ;  The 
third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  And 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty  ;  From 
thence  he  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost; 
The  holy  catholic  Church  ; 
the  communion  of  saints ;  The 
forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and  the  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

Quest.  What  dost  thou  chiefly 
learn  in  these  articles  of  thy 
Belief  ? 

Ans.  First,  I  learn  to  believe 
in  God  the  Father,  who  hath 
made  me,  and  all  the  world. 

Secondly,  in  God  the  Son, 
who  hath  redeemed  me,  and  all 
mankind. 

Thirdly,  in  God  the  Holy 
Ghost,  who  sanctifieth  me,  and 
all  the  people  of  God. 

Quest.  You  said  that  your 
sponsors  did  promise  for  you, 
that  you  should  keep  God's 
commandments.  Tell  me  how 
many  there  are. 

Ans.  Ten. 

Quest.  Which  are  they  ? 
Answer. 

THE  same  which  God  spake 
in  the  twentieth  chapter  of 
Exodus,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord 
thy  God,  who  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the 
house  of  bondage. 

I.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other 
gods  but  me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to 
thyself  any  graven  image,  nor 


the  likeness  of  any  thing  that 
is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water 
under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt 
not  bow  down  to  them,  nor 
worship  them  :  for  I  the  Lord 
thy  God  am  a  jealous  God, 
and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children,  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of 
them  that  hate  me ;  and  show 
mercy  unto  thousands  in  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the 
name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain  :  for  the  Lord  will  not 
hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
his  name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  that  thou 
keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day. 
Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and 
do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do ;  but 
the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  :  in  it 
thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of 
work,  thou,  and  thy  son,  and 
thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant, 
and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle, 
and  the  stranger  that  is  within 
thy  gates.  For  in  six  days 
the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in 
them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day  :  wherefore  the  Lord 
blessed  the  seventh  day,  and 
hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and 
thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
adultery. 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false 
witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 


neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife, 
nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid, 
nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any 
thing  that  is  his. 

Quest.  What  dost  thou  chiefly 
learn  by  these  commandments  ? 

Ans.  I  learn  two  things  ;  my 
duty  towards  God,  and  my  duty 
towards  my  neighbour. 

Quest.  What  is  thy  duty 
towards  God  ? 

Ans.  My  duty  towards  God 
is,  to  believe  in  him  ;  to  fear 
him ;  and  to  love  him  with  all 
my  heart,  with  all  my  mind, 
with  all  my  soul,  and  Avith  all 
my  strength  ;  to  worship  him  ; 
to  give  him  thanks  ;  to  put  my 
whole  trust  in  him  ;  to  call 
upon  him ;  to  honour  his  holy 
name  and  his  word ;  and  to 
serve  him  truly  all  the  days  of 
my  life. 

Quest.  What  is  thy  duty 
towards  thy  neighbour  14 

Ans.  My  duty  towards  my 
neighbour  is,  to  love  him  as 
myself,  and  to  do  to  all  men  as 
I  would  they  should  do  unto 
me  :  to  love,  honour,  and 
succour  my  father  and  mother  : 
to  honour  and  obey  the  civil 
authority  :  to  submit  myself 
to  all  my  governors,  teachers, 
spiritual  pastors,  and  masters  : 
to  order  myself  lowly  and 
reverently  to  all  my  betters  : 
■Phurt  nobody  by  word  or 
deed  :  to  be  true  and  just  in  all 
my  dealings  :  to  bear  no  malice 
nor  hatred  in  my  heart  :tto  keep 
my  hands  from  picking  and 
stealing,  and  my  tongue  from 
evil  speaking,  lying,  and  slan- 
dering :  to  keep  my  body  in 
temperance,  soberness,  and 
chastity  :     not    to    covet    nor 


A    CATECHISM.  173 

desire  other  men's  goods ;  but 
to  learn  and  labour  truly  to  get 
mine  own  living,  and  to  do  my 
duty  in  that  state  of  life  unto 
which  it  shall  please  God  to 
call  me. 

Catechist.  My  good  child, 
know  this,  that  thou  art  not 
able  to  do  these  things  of 
thyself,  nor  to  walk  in  the 
commandments  of  God,  and  to 
serve  him,  without  his  special 
grace,  which  thou  must  learn 
at  all  times  to  call  for  by 
diligent  prayer.  Let  me  hear, 
therefore,  if  thou  canst  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer. 

Answer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Quest.  What  desirest  thou  of 
God  in  this  prayer  ? 

Ans.  I  desire  my  Lord  God, 
our  heavenly  Father,  who  is  the 
giver  of  all  goodness,  to  send 
his  grace  unto  me  and  to  all 
people  ;  that  we  may  worship 
him,  serve  him,  and  obey  him, 
as  we  ought  to  do  :  and  I  pray 
unto  God,  that  he  will  send  us 
all  things  that  are  needful  both 
for  our  souls  and  bodies ;  and 
that  he  will  be  merciful  unto 
us,  and  forgive  us  our  sins  ;  and 
that  it  will  please  him  to  save 
and  defend  us  in  all  dangers 
bo ih  of  soul  and  body  ;  and 
that  he  will  keep  us  from  all 
sin  and  wickedness,  and  from 
our  spiritual  enemy,  and  from 


174  A    CATECHISM. 

everlasting  death  :   and  this  I  baptized,  when   by  reason  of 


trust  he  will  do  of  his  mercy 
and  goodness,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ;  and  therefore  I 
say,  Amen  :  So  be  it. 
Question. 

HOW  many  Sacraments  hath 
Christ  ordained  in  his  Church? 

Ans.  Two  only,  as  generally 
necessary  to  salvation ;  that  is 
to  say,  Baptism,  and  the  Supper 
of  the  Lord. 

Quest.  What  meanest  thou 
by  this  word  Sacrament  1 

Ans.  I  mean  an  outward  and 
visible  sign  of  an  inward  and 
spiritual  grace,  given  unto  us  ; 
ordained  by  Christ  himself; 
as  a  means  whereby  we  receive 
the  same,  and  a  pledge  to  assure 
us  thereof. 

Quest.  How  many  parts  are 
there  in  a  Sacrament  ? 

Ans.  Two  ;  the  outward 
visible  sign,  and  the  inward 
spiritual  grace. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward 
visible  sign  or  form  in  Baptism  ? 

Ans.  Water  ;  wherein  the 
person  is  baptized,  In  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward 
and  spiritual  grace  ? 

Ans.  A  death  unto  sin,  and 
a  new  birth  unto  righteousness: 
for  being  by  nature  born  in  sin, 
and  the  children  of  wrath,  we 
are  hereby  made  the  children 
of  grace. 

Quest.  What  is  required  of 
persons  to  be  baptized  ? 

Ans.  Repentance,  whereby 
they  forsake  sin ;  and  faith, 
whereby  they  steadfastly  believe 
the  promises  of  God  made  to 
them  in  that  Sacrament. 

Quest.  Why  then  arc  infants 


their  tender   age   they  cannot 
perform  them? 

Ans.  Because  they  promise 
them  both  by  their  sureties  ; 
which  promise,  when  they  come 
to  age,  themselves  are  bound  to 
perform. 

Quest.  Why  was  the  Sacra- 
ment of  the  Lord's  Supper 
ordained  ? 

Ans.  For  the  continual  re- 
membrance of  the  sacrifice  of 
the  death  of  Christ,  and  of 
the  benefits  which  we  receive 
thereby. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward 
part  or  sign  of  the  Lord's 
Supper  ? 

Ans.  Bread  and  wine,  which 
the  Lord  hath  commanded  to 
be  received. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward 
part  or  thing  signified  ? 

Ans.  The  body  and  blood  of 
Christ,  which  are  spiritually 
taken  and  received  by  the 
faithful  in  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Quest.  What  are  the  benefits 
whereof  we  are  partakers 
thereby  ? 

Ans.  The  strengthening  and 
refreshing  of  our  souls  by  the 
body  and  blood  of  Christ,  as 
our  bodies  are  by  the  bread  and 
wine. 

Quest.  What  is  required  of 
those  who  come  to  the  Lord's 
Supper  ? 

Ans.  To  examine  themselves, 
whether  they  repent  them  truly 
of  their  former  sins,  steadfastly 
purposing  to  lead  a  new  life  ; 
have  a  lively  faith  in  God's 
*  mercy,  through  Christ,  with 
a  thankful  remembrance  of  his 
death  ;  and  be  in  charity  with 
all  men. 


CONFIRMATION. 


175 


IT  The  Minister  of  every  parish  shall  diligently  ui>on  Sundays  and  Holy  days,  or  on  some 
other  convenient  occasions,  openly  in  the  Church,  instruct  or  examine  so  many  children 
of  his  parish,  sent  unto  him,  as  he  shall  think  convenient,  in  some  part  of  this  Catechism. 

H  And  all  fathers,  mothers,  masters,  and  mistresses  shall  cause  their  children,  servants,  and 
apprentices,  who  have  not  learned  their  Catechism,  to  come  to  the  church  at  the  time 
appointed,  and  obediently  to  hear,  and  to  be  ordered  by  the  Minister,  until  such  time  as 
they  have  learned  all  that  is  here  appointed  for  them  to  learn. 

II  So  soon  as  children  are  come  to  a  competent  age,  and  can  say  the  Creed,  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  and  can  answer  to  the  other  questions  of  this  short 
Catechism,  they  shall  be  brought  to  the  Bishop. 

H  And  whensoever  the  Bishop  shall  give  knowledge  for  children  to  be  brought  unto  him 
for  their  Confirmation,  the  Minister  of  every  parish  shall  either  bring,  or  send  in  writing, 
with  his  hand  subscribed  thereunto,  the  names  of  all  such  persons  within  his  parish,  as 
he  shall  think  fit  to  be  presented  to  the  Bishop  to  be  confirmed. 


THE  ORDER  OP 

CONFIRMATION, 


LAVING    ON    OF    HANDS    UPON    THOSE    WHO    ARE    BAPTIZED,    AND 
COME    TO    YEARS    OF    DISCRETION. 


IT  Upon  the  day  appointed,  all  that  are  to  be 
then  confirmed,  being  placed  and  standing 
in  order  before  the  Bishop ;  he,  or  some 
other  Minister  appointed  by  him,  shall  read 
this  preface  following : 

TO  the  end  that  confirmation 
may  be  ministered  to  the  more 
edifying  of  such  as  shall  receive 
it,  the  Church  hath  thought 
good  to  order,  that  none  shall  be 
confirmed,  but  -such  as  can  say 
the  Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
and  the  Ten  Commandments ; 
and  can  also  answer  to  such 
other  questions,  as  in  the  short 
Catechism  are  contained :  which 
order  is  very  convenient  to  be 
observed  ;  to  the  end  that 
children,  being  now  come  to  the 
years  of  discretion,  and  having 
learned  what  their  godfathers 
and  godmothers  promised  for 
them  in  baptism,  may  them- 
selves, with  their  own  mouth 
and  consent,  openly  before  the 
Church  ratify  and  confirm  the 
same  ;  and  also  promise,  that, 
by  the  grace  of  God,  they  will 
evermore  endeavour  themselves 


faithfully  to  observe  such  things 
as  they,  by  their  own  confession, 
have  assented  unto. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

DO  ye  here,  in  the  presence 
of  God,  and  of  this  congrega- 
tion, renew  the  solemn  promise 
and  vow  that  ye  made,  or  that 
was  made  in  your  name,  at 
your  baptism  ;  ratifying  and 
confirming  the  same ;  and  ac- 
knowledging yourselves  bound 
to  believe  and  to  do  all  those 
things  which  ye  then  under- 
took, or  your  sponsors  then 
undertook  for  you  ? 

IT  And  every  one  shall  audibly  answer, 

I  do. 

Bishop. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  ; 

Ans.  Who  hath  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

Bishop.  Blessed  be  the  name 
of  the  Lord  ; 

Ans.  Henceforth,  world  with 
out  end. 


176 

Bish.    Lord  hear  our  prayer ; 

Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving 
God,  who  hast  vouchsafed  to 
regenerate  these  thy  servants 
by  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  hast  given  unto  them 
forgiveness  of  all  their  sins ; 
strengthen  them,  we  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord,  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Comforter  ;  and 
daily  increase  in  them  thy 
manifold  gifts  of  grace ;  the 
spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, the  spirit  of  counsel 
and  ghostly  strength,  the  spirit 
of  knowledge  and  true  godliness; 
and  fill  them,  O  Lord,  with  the 
spirit  of  thy  holy  fear,  now  and 
for  ever.     Amen. 

IT  Then  all  of  them  in  order  kneeling  before 
the  Bishop,  he  shall  lay  his  hands  upon  the 
head  of  every  one  severally,  saying, 

DEFEND,  O  Lord,  this  thy 
child  [or,  this  thy  servant]  with 
thy  heavenly  grace  ;  that  he 
may  continue  thine  for  ever, 
and  daily  increase  in  thy  Holy 
Spirit  more  and  more,  until 
he  come  unto  thy  everlasting 
kingdom.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ans.  And  Avith  thy  spirit. 

IT  All  kneeling  down,  the  Bishop  shall  add, 

Let  us  pray. 
OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 


CONFIRMATION. 


IT  And  these  Collects. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting 
God,  who  makest  us  both  to 
will  and  to  do  those  things 
which  are  good,  and  acceptable 
unto  thy  divine  majesty ;  we 
make  our  humble  supplications 
unto  thee  for  these  thy  servants, 
upon  whom,  after  the  example 
of  thy  holy  apostles,  we  have 
now  laid  our  hands  ;  to  certify 
them,  by  this  sign,  of  thy 
favour  and  gracious  goodness 
towards  them.  Let  thy  Fatherly 
hand,  we  beseech  thee,  ever 
be  over  them :  Let  thy  Holy 
Spirit  ever  be  with  them  :  and 
so  lead  them  in  the  knowledge 
and  obedience  of  thy  word,  that 
in  the  end  they  may  obtain 
everlasting  life,  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  who, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
liveth  and  reigneth  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and 
everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  direct,  sanctify, 
and  govern,  both  our  hearts 
and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy 
laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy 
commandments  ;  that  through 
thy  most  mighty  protection, 
both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be 
preserved  in  body  and  soul, 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Bishop  shall  IjIcss  them,  saying 
thus  : 

THE  blessing  of  God  Al- 
mighty, the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  upon 
you,  and  remain  with  you  for 
ever.     Amen. 

H  And  there  shall  none  be  admitted  to  the 
Holy  Communion,  until  such  time  as  he  be 
confirmed,  or  be  ready  and  desirous  to  be 
confirmed, 


THE  FORM  OF 


SOLEMNIZATION    OF    MATRIMONY. 


IT  The  laws  respecting  Matrimony,  whether  by  publishing  the  Bans  in  churches,  or  by 
License,  being  different  in  the  several  States  ;  every  Minister  is  left  to  the  direction  of  those 
laws,  in  every  thing,  that  regards  the  civil  contract  between  the  parties. 

IT  And  when  the  Bans  are  published,  it  shall  be  in  the  following  form : — /  publish  the 

Bans  of  Marriage  between  M.  of ,  and  N.  of .     If  any  of  you  know  cause  or 

just  impediment,  why  these  two  persons  should  not  be  joined  together  in  holy  Matrimony, 
ye  are  to  declare  it.     [This  is  the  first,  second,  or  third  time  of  asking.] 


TT  At  the  day  and  time  appointed  for  Solemniza- 
tion of  Matrimony,  the  persons  to  be  married 
shall  come  into  the  body  of  the  church,  or 
shall  be  ready  in  some  proper  house,  with 
their  friends  and  neighbours ;  and  there 
standing  together,  the  man  on  the  right 
hand,  and  the  woman  on  the  left,  the 
Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved,  we  are 
gathered  together  here  in  the 
sight  of  God,  and  in  the  face  of 
this  company,  to  join  together 
this  man  and  this  woman  in 
holy  matrimony  ;  which  is 
commended  of  St.  Paul  to  be 
honourable  among  all  men ;  and 
therefore  is  not  by  any  to  be 
entered  into  unadvisedly  or 
lightly ;  but  reverently,  dis- 
creetly, advisedly,  soberly,  and 
in  the  fear  of  God.  Into  this 
holy  estate,  these  two  persons 
present  come  now  to  be  joined. 
If  any  man  can  show  just  cause, 
why  they  may  not  lawfully  be 
joined  together,  let  him  now 
speak,  or  else  hereafter  for  ever 
hold  his  peace. 

IT  And  also  speaking  unto  the  persons  who 
are  to  be  married,  he  shall  say, 

I  REQUIRE  and  charge  you 
both  (as  ye  will  answer  at  the 
dreadful  day  of  judgment,  when 
the  secrets  of  all  hearts  shall  be 
disclosed)  that  if  either  of  you 
know  any  impediment,  why  ye 


may  not  be  lawfully  joined 
together  in  matrimony,  ye  do 
iioav  confess  it :  for  be  ye  well 
assured,  that  if  any  persons  are 
joined  together  otherwise  than 
as  God's  word  doth  allow,  their 
marriage  is  not  lawful. 

IT  The  Minister,  if  he  shall  have  reason  to 
doubt  of  the  lawfulness  of  the  proposed 
Marriage,  may  demand  sufficient  surety 
for  his  indemnification  ;  but  if  no  impedi- 
ment shall  be  alleged,  or  suspected,  the 
Minister  shall  say  to  the  Man, 

M.  WILT  thou  have  this 
woman  to  thy  wedded  wife, 
to  live  together  after  God's 
ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate 
of  matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou 
love  her,  comfort  her,  honour, 
and  keep  her,  in  sickness  and 
in  health  ;  and,  forsaking  all 
others,  keep  thee  only  unto  her, 
so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

IT  The  man  shall  answer, 

/  will. 

IT  Then  the    Minister    shall    say  unto  the 
woman, 

TV.  WILT  thou  have  this  man 
to  thy  wedded  husband,  to  live 
together  after  God's  ordinance, 
in  the  holy  estate  of  matrimony  ? 
Wilt  thou  obey  him,  and  serve 
him,  love,  honour,  and  keep 
him,  in  sickness  and  in  health  ; 
and,  forsaking  all  others,  keep 

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17S 


MATRIMONY. 


thee   only  unto   him,  so  long 
as  ye  both  shall  live  1 

IT  The  woman  shall  answer, 

J  will. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Who  giveth  this  woman  to 
be  married  to  this  man  ? 

If  Then  shall  they  give  their  troth  to  each 
other  in  this  manner  : 

71  The  Minister  receiving  the  woman  at  her 
father's  or  friend's  hands,  shall  cause  the 
man  with  his  right  hand  to  take  the  woman 
by  her  right  hand,  and  to  say  after  him  as 
followeth : 

I  M.  take  thee  N.  to  my 
wedded  wife,  to  have  and  to 
hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for 
better  for  worse,  for  richer  for 
poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health, 
to  love  and  to  cherish,  till  death 
us  do  part,  according  to  God's 
holy  ordinance ;  and  thereto 
I  plight  thee  my  troth. 

If  Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands,  and  the 
woman  with  her  right  hand  taking  the 
man  by  his  right  hand,  shall  likewise  say 
after  the  Minister, 

I  N.  take  thee  M.  to  my 
wedded  husband,  to  have  and 
to  hold,  from  this  day  forward, 
for  better  for  worse,  for  richer 
for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in 
health,  to  love,  cherish,  and  to 
obey,  till  death  us  do  part, 
according  to  God's  holy  ordi- 
nance ;  and  thereto  I  give  thee 
my  troth. 

IT  Then  shall  they  again  loose  their  hands  ; 
and  the  man  shall  give  unto  the  woman 
a  ring.  And  the  Minister  taking  the  ring 
shall  deliver  it  unto  the  man,  to  put  it  upon 
the  fourth  finger  of  the  woman's  left  hand. 
And  the  man  holding  the  ring  there,  and 
taught  by  the  Minister,  shall  say, 

WITH  this  ring  I  thee  wed, 
and  with  all  my  worldly  goods 
I  thee  endow  :  In  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 


II  Then  the  man  leaving  the  ring  upon  the 
fourth  finger  of  the  woman's  left  hand,  the 
Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  Creator 
and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
giver  of  all  spiritual  grace,  the 
author  of  everlasting  life  ;  send 
thy  blessing  upon  these  thy 
servants,  this  man  and  this 
woman,  whom  we  bless  in  thy 
name  ;  that  as  Isaac  and  Re- 
becca lived  faithfully  together, 
so  these  persons  may  surely 
perform  and  keep  the  vow  and 
covenant  betwixt  them  made, 
(whereof  this  ring  given  and 
received  is  a  token  and  pledge) 
and  may  ever  remain  in  perfect 
love  and  peace  together,  and 
live  according  to  thy  laws, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

TT  Then  shall  the  Minister  join  their  right 
hands  together,  and  say, 

Those  whom  God  hath  joined 
together,  let  no  man  put  asunder. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister    speak  unto  the 
company  : 

FORASMUCH    as   M.  and 

N.  have  consented  together  in 
holy  wedlock,  and  have  wit- 
nessed the  same  before  God  and 
this  company,  and  thereto  hare 
given  and  pledged  their  troth, 
each   to   the   other,   and   have 


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declared  the  same  by  giving 
and  receiving  a  ring,  and  by 
joining  hands  ;  I  pronounce, 
that  they  are  man  and  wife  ;  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

IT  And  the  Minister  shall  add  this  Blessing : 

GOD  the  Father,   God  the 


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Son,  I  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
bless,  preserve,  and  keep  you  : 
The  Lord  mercifully  with  his 
favour  look  upon  you,  and  fill 
you  with  all  spiritual  benedic- 
tion and  grace ;  that  ye  may 
so  live  together  in  this  life,  that 
in  the  world  to  come  ye  may 
have  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  VISITATION   OF  THE    SICK. 


II  When  any  person  is  sick,  notice  shall  be 
given  thereof  to  the  Minister  of  the  Parish ; 
who,  coming  into  the  sick  person's  house, 
shall  say, 

PEACE  be  to  this  house,  and 
to  all  that  dwell  in  it. 

IT  When  he  Cometh  into  the  sick  man's 
presence,  he  shall  say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not,  Lord,  our 
iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities  of 
our  forefathers  ;  Spare  us,  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy 
most  precious  blood  ;  and  be 
not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Ans.    Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 


Min.  O  Lord,  save  thy 
servant ; 

Ans.  Who  putteth  his  trust 
in  thee. 

Min.  Send  him  help  from 
thy  holy  place ; 

Ans.  And  evermore  mightily 
defend  him. 

Min.  Let  the  enemy  have 
no  advantage  of  him  ; 

Ans.  Nor  the  wicked  ap- 
proach to  hurt  him. 

Min.  Be  unto  him,  O  Lord, 
a  strong  tower, 

Ans.  From  the  face  of  his 
enemy. 

Min.  O  Lord,  hear  our 
prayer ; 

Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Minister. 

O  LORD,  look  down  from 
heaven,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve 
this  thy  servant.  Look  upon 
him  with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy; 
give  him  comfort  and  sure 
confidence  in  thee  ;  defend  him 
from  the  danger  of  the  enemy  ; 
and  keep  him  in  perpetual 
peace  and  safety,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen 


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HEAR  us,  Almighty  and 
most  merciful  God  and  Saviour : 
Extend  thy  accustomed  good- 
ness to  this  thy  servant,  who  is 
grieved  with  sickness.  Sanc- 
tifv,  we  beseech  thee,  this  thy 
fatherly  correction  to  him  ;  that 
the  sense  of  Ms  weakness  may 
add  strength  to  his  faith,  and 
seriousness  to  his  repentance  : 
that  if  it  shall  be  thy  good 
pleasure  to  restore  him  to  his 
former  health  he  may  lead  the 
residue  of  his  life  in  thy  fear, 
and  to  thy  glory  :  or  else  give 
him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visita- 
tion, that  after  this  painful  life 
ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee 
in  life  everlasting,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Minister  exhort  the  sick 
person  after  this  form,  or  other  like  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  know 
this,  that  Almighty  God  is  the 
Lord  of  life  and  death,  and  of 
all  things  to  them  pertaining ; 
as  youth,  strength,  health,  age, 
weakness,  and  sickness.  Where- 
fore, whatsoever  your  sickness 
be,  know  you  certainly  that  it 
is  God's  visitation.  And  for 
what  cause  soever  this  sickness 
be  sent  unto  you  ;  whether  it 
be  to  try  your  patience  for  the 
example  oi"  others,  and  that  your 
faith  may  be  found,  in  the  day 
of  the  Lord,  laudable,  glorious, 
and  honourable,  to  the  increase 
of  glory  and  endless  felicity; 
or  else  it  be  sent  unto  you 
to  correct  and  amend  in  you 
whatsoever  doth  offend  the  eyes 
of  your  heavenly  Father  ;  know 
you  certainly,  that  if  you  truly 
repent  you  of  your  sins,  and 
bear  your  sickness  patiently, 
trusting  in  God's  mercy,  for  his 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake, 


and  render  unto  him  humble 
thanks  for  his  fatherly  visitation, 
submitting  yourself  wholly  unto 
his  will,  it  shall  turn  to  your 
profit,  and  help  you  forward  in 
the  right  way  that  leadeth  unto 
everlasting  life. 

IT  If  the  person  visited  be  very  sick,  then  the 
Minister  may  end  his  Exhortation  in  this 
place,  or  else  proceed : 

TAKE  therefore  in  good  part 
the  chastisement  of  the  Lord  : 
for,  as  Saint  Paul  saith  in  the 
twelfth  chapter  to  the  Hebrews, 
Whom  the  Lord  loveth  he 
chasteneth,  and  scourgeth  every 
son  whom  he  receiveth.  If  ye 
endure  chastening,  God  dealeth 
with  you  as  with  sons  :  for  what 
son  is  he  whom  the  father 
chasteneth  not  ?  But  if  ye  be 
without  chastisement,  whereof 
all  are  partakers,  then  are  ye 
bastards,  and  not  sons.  Fur- 
thermore, we  have  had  fathers 
of  our  flesh,  which  corrected 
us,  and  we  gave  them  reverence: 
shall  we  not  much  rather  be  in 
subjection  unto  the  Father  of 
spirits,  and  live  ?  For  they 
verily  for  a  few  days  chastened 
us  after  their  own  pleasure  ;  but 
he  for  our  profit,  that  we  might 
be  partakers  of  his  holiness. 
These  words,  good  brother,  are 
written  in  holy  Scripture,  for 
our  comfort  and  instruction ; 
that  we  should  patiently,  and 
with  thanksgiving,  bear  our 
heavenly  Father's  correction, 
whensoever,  by  any  manner  of 
adversity,  it  shall  please  his 
gracious  goodness  to  visit  us. 
And  there  should  be  no  greater 
comfort  to  Christian  persons, 
than  to  be  made  like  unto 
Christ,  by  suffering  patiently 
adversities,  troubles,  and  sick- 


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nesses.  For  he  himself  went  not 
up  to  joy,  but  first  he  suffered 
pain :  he  entered  not  into  his 
glory,  before  he  was  crucified. 
So  truly  our  way  to  eternal  joy, 
is  to  suffer  here  with  Christ  ; 
and  our  door  to  enter  into 
eternal  life,  is  gladly  to  die  with 
Christ  ;  that  we  may  rise 
again  from  death,  and  dwell 
with  him  in  everlasting  life. 
Now,  therefore,  taking  your 
sickness,  which  is  thus  profitable 
for  you,  patiently,  I  exhort  you 
in  the  name  of  God,  to  remem- 
ber the  profession  which  you 
made  unto  God  in  your  baptism. 
And  forasmuch  as  after  this 
life  there  is  an  account  to  be 
given  unto  the  righteous  Judge, 
by  whom  all  must  be  judged, 
without  respect  of  persons  ;  I 
require  you  to  examine  your- 
self, and  your  estate,  both 
toward  God  and  man ;  so  that, 
accusing  and  condemning  your- 
self for  your  own  faults,  you 
may  find  mercy  at  our  heavenly 
Father's  hand  for  Christ's 
sake,  and  not  be  accused 
and  condemned  in  that  fearful 
judgment.  Therefore  I  shall 
rehearse  to  you  the  articles  of 
our  faith  ;  that  you  may  know 
whether  you  do  believe  as  a 
Christian  man  should,  or  no. 

IT  Here  the  Minister  shall  rehearse  the  articles 
of  the  FaiUi,  saying  thus : 

DOST  thou  believe  in  God 
the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth  ? 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only 
begotten  Son  our  Lord?  And 
that  he  was  conceived  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the 
Virgin  Mary ;  that  he  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  cru- 


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cified,  dead,  and  buried ;  that 
he  Avent  down  into  hell,  and 
also  did  rise  again  the  third 
day  ;  that  he  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty ;  and  from  thence 
shall  come  again  at  the  end  of 
the  world,  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead  ? 

And  dost  thou  believe  in 
the  Holy  Ghost  ;  The  holy 
catholic  Church ;  The  com- 
munion of  saints  ;  The  remis- 
sion of  sins  ;  The  resurrection 
of  the  flesh  ;  and  everlasting 
life  after  death  1 

IT  The  sick  person  shall  answer. 

All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether 
he  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins,  and  be  in 
charity  with  all  the  world ;  exhorting  him 
to  forgive,  from  the  bottom  of  his  heart,  all 
persons  that  have  offended  him  ;  and  if  he 
hath  offended  any  other,  to  ask  them 
forgiveness ;  and  where  he  hath  done 
injury  or  wrong  to  an3T  man,  that  he  make 
amends  to  the  uttermost  of  his  power.  And 
if  he  hath  not  before  disposed  of  his  goods, 
let  him  then  be  admonished  to  make  his 
Will,  and  to  declare  his  debts,  what  he 
oweth,  and  what  is  owing  unto  him,  for  the 
better  discharging  of  his  conscience,  and 
the  quietness  of  his  Executors.  But  men 
should  often  be  put  in  remembrance  to  take 
order  for  the  settling  of  their  temporal 
estates,  whilst  they  are  in  health. 

IT  The  Exhortation  before  rehearsed  may  be 
said  before  the  Minister  begin  his  prayer, 
as  he  shall  see  cause. 

TT  The  Minister  shall  not  omit  earnestly  to 
move  such  sick  persons  as  are  of  ability, 
to  be  liberal  to  the  poor. 

IT  And  then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Collect 
following. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  MOST  merciful  God,  who, 
according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies,  dost  so  put  away 
the  sins  of  those  who  truly 
repent,  that  thou  rememberest 
them  no  more;  open  thine  eye 
of  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant, 


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who  most  earnestly  desireth 
pardon  and  forgiveness.  Renew 
in  him,  most  loving  Father, 
whatsoever  hath  been  decayed 
by  the  fraud  and  malice  of  the 
devil,  or  by  his  own  carnal 
will  and  frailness  ;  preserve  and 
continue  this  sick  member  in 
the  unity  of  the  Church  ;  con- 
sider his  contrition,  accept  his 
tears,  assuage  his  pain,  as  shall 
seem  to  thee  most  expedient 
for  him.  And  forasmuch  as  he 
putteth  his  full  trust  only  in  thy 
mercy,  impute  not  unto  him  his 
former  sins,  but  strengthen  him 
with  thy  blessed  Spirit  ;  and 
when  thou  art  pleased  to  take 
him  hence,  take  him  unto  thy 
favour,  through  the  merits  of 
thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  this  Psalm : 

Psalm  130.     De  Profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I 
called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well 
the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss ;  O  Lord,  who  may 
abide  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  thee : 
therefore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord,  my  soul 
doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his  word 
is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord, 
before  the  morning  watch ;  I 
say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord, 
for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy  ;  and  Avith  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 


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IT  Adding  this  : 

O  SAVIOUR  of  the  world, 
who  by  thy  cross  and  precious 
blood  hast  redeemed  us  ;  save 
us,  and  help  us,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

THE  Almighty  Lord,  who 
is  a  most  strong  tower  to  all 
those  who  put  their  trust  in 
him,  to  whom  all  things  in 
heaven,  in  earth,  and  under  the 
earth,  do  bow  and  obey,  be  now 
and  evermore  thy  defence ;  and 
make  thee  know  and  feel,  that 
there  is  none  other  name  under 
heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom, 
and  through  whom,  thou  mayest 
receive  health  and  salvation, 
but  only  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

IT  Here  the  Minister  may  use  any  part  of  the 
service  of  this  Book,  which,in  his  discretion, 
he  shall  think  convenient  to  the  occasion  ; 
and  after  that  shall  say. 

UNTO  God's  gracious  mercy 
and  protection  we  commit  thee : 
The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep 
thee  :  The  Lord  make  his  face 
to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thee  :  The  Lord 
lift  up  his  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace  both 
now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

IT  Prayers  which  may  be  said  with  the 
foregoing;  service,  or  any  part  thereof,  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  a  sick  Child. 

O    ALMIGHTY    God    and 

merciful  Father,  to  whom  alone 
belong  the  issues  of  life  and 
death  ;  look  down  from  heaven, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with 
the  eyes  of  mercy  upon  this 
child,  now  lying  upon  the  bed 
of  sickness  :  Visit  Am,  O  Lord, 
with  thy  salvation  ;  deliver  him 


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in  thy  good  appointed  time 
from  his  bodily  pain,  and  save 
his  soul  for  thy  mercies'  sake  ; 
that  if  it  shall  be  thy  pleasure 
to  prolong  his  days  here  on 
earth,  he  may  live  to  thee,  and 
be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory, 
by  serving  thee  faithfully,  and 
doing  good  in  his  generation: 
or  else  receive  him  into  those 
heavenly  habitations,  where  the 
souls  of  those  who  sleep  in  the 
Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual 
rest  and  felicity  :  Grant  this,  O 
Lord,  for  thy  mercies'  sake,  in 
the  same  thy  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  a  sick  person,  when  there 
appeareth  but  a  small  hope  of  recovery. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and 
God  of  all  comfort,  our  only 
help  in  time  of  need ;  we  fly 
unto  thee  for  succour  in  behalf 
of  this  thy  servant,  here  lying 
under  thy  hand  in  great  weak- 
ness of  body  :  look  graciously 
upon  him,  O  Lord  ;  and  the 
more  the  outward  man  decayeth, 
strengthen  him,  we  beseech 
thee,  so  much  the  more  con- 
tinually with  thy  grace  and 
holy  Spirit,  in  the  inner  man: 
give  him  unfeigned  repentance 
for  all  the  errors  of  his  life  past, 
and  steadfast  faith  in  thy  Son 
Jesus,  that  his  sins  may  be 
done  away  by  thy  mercy,  and 
his  pardon  sealed  in  heaven, 
before  he  go  hence,  and  be  no 
more  seen.  We  know,  O  Lord, 
that  there  is  no  word  impossible 
with  thee  ;  and  that,  if  thou 
wilt,  thou  canst  even  yet  raise 
him  up,  and  grant  him  a  longer 


continuance  amongst  us  :  yet, 
forasmuch  as  in  all  appearance 
the  time  of  his  dissolution 
draweth  near,  so  fit  and  prepare 
him,  we  beseech  thee,  against 
the  hour  of  death,  that  after  his 
departure  hence  in  peace,  and 
in  thy  favour,  his  soul  may  be 
received  into  thine  everlasting 
kingdom ;  through  the  merits 
and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ 
thine  only  Son,  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

IT  A  Commendatory  Prayer  for  a  sick  person 
at  the  point  of  departure. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  with 
whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  just 
men  made  perfect,  after  they 
are  delivered  from  their  earthly 
prisons  ;  we  humbly  commend 
the  soul  of  this  thy  servant,  our 
dear  brother,  into  thy  hands, 
as  into  the  hands  of  a  faithful 
Creator,  and  most  merciful 
Saviour ;  most  humbly  beseech- 
ing thee,  that  it  may  be  precious 
in  thy  sight:  wash  it,  we  pray 
thee,  in  the  blood  of  that 
immaculate  Lamb,  that  was 
slain  to  take  away  the  sins  of 
the  world ;  that  whatsoever 
defilements  it  may  have  con- 
tracted in  the  midst  of  this 
miserable  and  naughty  world, 
through  the  lust  of  the  flesh, 
or  the  wiles  of  Satan,  being 
purged  and  done  away,  it  may 
be  presented  pure  and  without 
spot  before  thee.  And  teach 
us  who  survive,  in  this,  and 
other  like  daily  spectacles  of 
mortality,  to  see  how  frail  and 
uncertain  our  own  condition  is  ; 
and  so  to  number  our  days,  that 
we  may  seriously  apply  our 
hearts  to  that  holy  and  heavenly 
wisdom,  whilst  we  live  here, 
which  may  in  the  end  bring  us 


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to  life  everlasting,  through  the 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ  thine 
only  Son  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  persons  troubled  in  mind  or 
in  conscience. 

O  BLESSED  Lord,  the 
Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God 
of  all  comforts,  we  beseech 
thee,  look  down  in  pity  and 
compassion  upon  this  thy 
afflicted  servant.  Thou  writest 
bitter  things  against  him,  and 
makest  him  to  possess  his 
former  iniquities :  thy  wrath 
lieth  hard  upon  him,  and  his 
soul  is  full  of  trouble  :  but,  O 
merciful  God,  who  hast  written 
thy  holy  word  for  our  learning-, 
that  we,  through  patience  and 
comfort  of  thy  holy  Scriptures, 
might  have  hope ;  give  him  a 
right  understanding  of  himself, 
and  of  thy  threats  and  promises ; 
that  he  may  neither  cast  away 
his  confidence  in  thee,  nor  place 
it  any  where  but  in  thee.  Give 
him  strength  against  all  his 
temptations,  and  heal  all  his 
distempers :  break  not  the 
bruised  reed,  nor  quench  the 
smoking  flax  :  shut  not  up  thy 
tender  mercies  in  displeasure  ; 
but  make  him  to  hear  of  joy 
and  gladness,  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice :  deliver  him  from  fear 
of  the  enemy,  and  lift  up  the 
light  of  thy  countenance  upon 
him ;  and  give  him  peace, 
through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

TT  A  Prayer  which  may  be  said  by  the 
Minister,  in  behalf  of  all  present  at  the 
Visitation. 

O  GOD,  whose  days  are 
without  end,  and  whose  mercies 
cannot  be  numbered  ;  make  us, 


we  beseech  thee,  deeply  sensible 
of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty 
of  human  life ;  and  let  thy  holy 
Spirit  lead  us  through  this 
vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and 
righteousness,  all  the  days  of 
our  lives  :  that,  when  we  shall 
have  served  thee  in  our  genera- 
tion, we  may  be  gathered  unto 
our  fathers,  having  the  testi- 
mony of  a  good  conscience;  in 
the  communion  of  the  catholic 
Church  ;  in  the  confidence  of  a 
certain  faith ;  in  the  comfort 
of  a  reasonable,  religious,  and 
holy  hope  ;  in  favour  with  thee 
our  God,  and  in  perfect  charity 
with  the  world  :  All  which  we 
ask  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  A  Prayer  which  may  be  said  in  case  of 
sudden  surprise  and  immediate  danger. 

O  MOST  gracious  Father, 
we  fly  unto  thee  for  mercy  in 
behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here 
lying  under  the  sudden  visita- 
tion of  thine  hand.  If  it  be  thy 
will,  preserve  his  life,  that  there 
may  be  place  for  repentance  : 
but,  if  thou  hast  otherwise 
appointed,  let  thy  mercy  supply 
to  him  the  want  of  the  usual 
opportunity  for  the  trimming 
of  his  lamp.  Stir  up  in  him 
such  sorrow  for  sin,  and  such 
fervent  love  to  thee,  as  may  in 
a  short  time  do  the  work  of 
many  days  :  that  among  the 
praises  which  thy  saints  and 
holy  angels  shall  sing  to  the 
honour  of  thy  mercy  through 
eternal  ages,  it  may  be  to  thy 
unspeakable  glory,  that  thou 
hast  redeemed  the  soul  of  this 
thy  servant  from  eternal  death, 
and  made  him  partaker  of  the 
everlasting  life,which  is  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


THE   COMMUNION   OF  THE   SICK. 


IT  A  Thanksgiving  for  the  beginning  of  a 
recovery. 

GREAT  and  mighty  God, 
who  bringest  down  to  the  grave, 
and  bringest  up  again  ;  Ave  bless 
thy  wonderful  goodness,  for 
having  turned  our  heaviness 
into  joy  and  our  mourning  into 
gladness,  by  restoring  this  our 
brother  to  some  degree  of  his 
former  health.  Blessed  be  thy 
name  that  thou  didst  not  forsake 
him  in  his  sickness  ;  but  didst 
visit  him  with  comforts  from 
above ;  didst  support  Mm  in 
patience  and  submission  to  thy 
will;    and,   at   last,  didst  send 


185 

him  seasonable  relief.  Perfect, 
we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  mercy 
towards  him ;  and  prosper  the 
means  which  shall  be  made  use 
of  for  his  cure  :  that  being 
restored  to  health  of  body, 
vigour  of  mind,  and  cheerfulness 
of  spirit,  he  may  be  able  to  go 
to  thine  house,  to  offer  thee  an 
oblation  with  great  gladness ; 
and  to  bless  thy  holy  name  for 
all  thy  goodness  towards  him, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour :  to  whom  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Spirit,  be  all  honour 
and  glory  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


THE    COMMUNION   OF  THE   SICK. 


1T  Forasmuch  as  all  mortal  men  are  subject  to  many  sudden  perils,  diseases,  and  sicknesses, 
and  ever  uncertain  what  time  tbey  shall  depart  out  of  this  life ;  therefore,  to  the  intent 
they  may  be  always  in  readiness  to  die,  whensoever  it  shall  please  Almighty  God  to 
call  them,  the  Ministers  shall  diligently  from  time  to  time  (but  especially  in  the  time  of 
pestilence,  or  other  infectious  sickness)  exhort  their  parishioners  to  the  often  receiving  of 
the  Holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  when  it  shall  tx» 
publicly  administered  in  the  church  ;  that  so  doing,  they  mav,  in  case  of  sudden  visitation, 
nave  the  less  cause  to  be  disquieted  for  lack  of  the  same.  But  if  the  sick  person  be  not 
able  to  come  to  the  church,  and  yet  is  desirous  to  receive  the  Communion  in  his  house ; 
then  he  must  give  timely  notice  to  the  Minister,  signifying  also  how  many  there  are  to 
communicate  with  him  (which  shall  be  two  at  the  least :)  and  all  things  necessary  being 
prepared,  the  Minister  shall  there  celebrate  the  Holy  Communion,  beginning  with  the 
Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  here  following  : 


The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  everliving  God, 
Maker  of  mankind,  who  dost 
correct  those  whom  thou  dost 
love,  and  chastise  every  one 
whom  thou  dost  receive ;  we 
beseech  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  this  thy  servant  visited 
with  thine  hand ;  and  to  grant 
that  he  may  take  his  sickness 
patiently,  and  recover  his  bodily 
health,  if  it  be  thy  gracious 
will ;  and  that  whensoever  his 
soul  shall  depart  from  the 
body,  it  may  be  without  spot 
presented  unto  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


TJie  Epistle.     Heb.  xii.  5. 

MY  son,  despise  not  thou  the 
chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor 
faint  when  thou  art  rebuked 
of  him.  For  whom  the  Lord 
loveth,  he  chasteneth  ;  and 
scourgeth  every  son  whom  he 
receiveth. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  v.  24. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  heareth  my  word, 
and  believeth  on  him  that  sent 
me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
shall  not  come  into  condemna- 
tion ;  but  is  passed  from  death 
unto  life. 


186  BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

IT  After  which  the  Minister  shall  proceed  according  to  the  form  before  prescribed  for  the 
Holy  Communion,  beginning  at  these  words,  Ye  who  do  truly,  &c. 

M  At  the  time  of  the  distribution  of  the  Holy  Sacrament,  the  Minister  shall  first  receive  the 
Communion  himself,  and  after  minister  unto  those  who  are  appointed  to  communicate  with 
the  sick,  and  last  of  all  to  the  sick  person. 

V  But  if  a  man,  cither  by  reason  of  extremity  of  sickness,  or  for  want  of  warning  in  due 
time  to  the  Minister  or  for  lack  of  company  to  receive  with  him,  or  by  any  other  just 
impediment,  do  not  receive  the  sacrament  of  Christ's  Body  and  Blood,  the  Minister  shall 
instruct  him,  that  if  he  do  truly  repent  him  of  his  sins,  and  steadfastly  believe  that  Jesus 
Christ  hath  suffered  death  upon  the  cross  for  him,  and  shed  his  blood  for  his  redemption, 
earnestly  remembering  the  benefits  he  hath  thereby,  and  giving  him  hearty  thanks  therefor, 
he  doth  eat  and  drink  the  body  and  blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ  profitably  to  his  soul's 
health,  although  he  do  not  receive  the  sacrament  with  his  mouth. 

IT  When  the  sick  person  is  visited  and  receiveth  the  Holy  Communion  all  at  one  time,  then 
the  Minister,  for  more  expedition,  shall  cut  off  the  form  of  the  Visitation  at  the  Psalm,  and 
go  straight  to  the  Communion. 

IT  In  the  times  of  contagious  sickness  or  disease,  when  none  of  the  parish  or  neighbours  can 
be  gotten  to  communicate  with  the  sick  in  their  houses,  for  fear  of  the  infection ;  upon 
special  request  of  the  diseased,  the  Minister  alone  may  communicate  with  him. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 


THE    BURIAL    OF   THE   DEAD. 


1T  Here  is  to  be  noted,  that  the  Office  ensuing  is  not  to  be  used  for  any  unbaptized  adults 

any  who  die  excommunicate,  or  who  have  laid  violent  hands  upon  themselves. 

IT  The  Minister,  meeting  the  corpse  at  the  entrance  of  the  church-yard,  and  going  before  it 

either  into  the  church,  or  towards  the  grave,  shall  say,  or  sing, 


I  AM  the  resurrection  and 
the  life,  saith  the  Lord  ;  he  that 
believeth  in  me,  though  he  were 
dead,  yet  shall  he  live  :  and 
whosoever  liveth  and  believeth 
in  me,  shall  never  die.  St.  John 
xi.  25,  26. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer 
liveth,  and  that  he  shall  stand 
at  the  latter  day  upon  the 
earth:  and  though  after  my 
skin  worms  destroy  this  body, 
yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see 
God  ;  whom  I  shall  see  for 
myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall 
behold,  and  not  another.  Job 
xix.  25,  26,  27. 

WE  brought  nothing  into 
this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we 
can  carry  nothing  out.  The 
Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath 


taken  away ;  blessed  be  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  1  Tim.  vi.  7. 
Job.  i.  21. 

IT  After  they  are  come  into  the  church,  shall 
be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem, 
taken  from  the  39th  and  90th  Psalms. 

LORD,  let  me  know  my  end, 
and  the  number  of  my  days  ; 
that  I  may  be  certified  how  long 
I  have  to  live. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my 
days  as  it  were  a  span  long ; 
and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing 
in  respect  of  thee ;  and  verily 
every  man  living  is  altogether 
vanity. 

For  man  walketh  in  a  vain 
shadow,  and  disquieteth  himself 
in  vain  ;  he  heapeth  up  riches, 
and  cannot  tell  who  shall  gather 
them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my 


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hope?  Truly  my  hope  is  even 
in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine 
offences;  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

When  thou  with  rebukes 
dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume 
away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment :  every  man 
therefore  is  but  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ; 
and  with  thine  ears  consider 
my  calling  :  hold  not  thy  peace 
at  my  tears. 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee, 
and  a  sojourner ;  as  all  my 
fathers  were. 

O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may 
recover  my  strength  ;  before  I 
go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our 
refuge,  from  one  generation  to 
another. 

Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the  earth 
and  the  Avorld  were  made,  thou 
art  God  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruc- 
tion ;  again  thou  sayest,  Come- 
again,  ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy 
sight  are  but  as  yesterday ; 
seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in 
the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest 
them,  they  are  even  as  a  sleep  ; 
and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the 
grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green, 
and  groweth  up ;  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried 
up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy 
displeasure  ;  and  are  afraid  at 
thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds 


187 

before  thee ;  and  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all 
our  days  are  gone  :  We  bring 
our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were 
a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are 
threescore  years  and  ten ;  and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that 
they  come  to  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  then  but 
labour  and  sorrow ;  so  soon 
passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our 
days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

II  Then  shall  follow  the  Lesson,  taken  out 
of  the  fifteenth  chapter  of  the  first  Epistle 
of  St.  Paul  to  the  Corinthians. 

1  Cor.  xv.  20. 

NOW  is  Christ  risen  from 
the  dead,  and  become  the  first 
fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For 
since  by  man  came  death,  by 
man  came  also  the  resurrection 
of  the  dead*.  For  as  in  Adam 
all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall 
all  be  made  alive.  But  every 
man  in  his  OAvn  order :  Christ 
the  first  fruits  ;  afterwards  they 
that  are  Christ's,  at  his  coming. 
Then  cometh  the  end,  when  he 
shall  have  delivered  up  the 
kingdom  to  God,  even  the 
Father  ;  when  he  shall  have 
put  down  all  rule,  and  all 
authority,  and  power.  For  he 
must  reign  till  he  hath  put  all 
enemies  under  his  feet.  The 
last   enemy   that  shall    be   de- 


188 

stroyed  is  death :  for  he  hath 
put  all  things  under  his  feet. 
But  when  he  saith  all  things  are 
put  under  him,  it  is  manifest 
that  he  is  excepted  which  did 
put  all  things  under  him.  And 
when  all  things  shall  be  subdued 
unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son 
also  himself  be  subject  unto 
him  that  put  all  things  under 
him,  that  Goo  may  be  all  in  all. 
Else  what  shall  they  do  which 
are  baptized  for  the  dead,  if  the 
dead  rise  not  at  all  ?  Why  are 
they  then  baptized  for  the  dead? 
And  why  stand  we  in  jeopardy 
every  hour  ?  I  protest  by  your 
rejoicing,  which  I  have  in 
Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I  die 
daily.  If  after  the  manner  of 
men  I  have  fought  with  beasts 
at  Ephesus,  what  advantageth 
it  me,  if  the  dead  rise  not  ?  Let 
us  eat  and  drink,  for  to-morrow 
we  die.  Be  not  deceived  :  evil 
communications  corrupt  good 
manners.  Awake  to  righteous- 
ness, and  sin  not :  for  some 
have  not  the  knowledge  of  God. 
I  speak  this  to  your  shame. 
But  some  man  will  say,  How 
are  the  dead  raised  up  ?  and 
with  what  body  do  they  come? 
Thou  fool,  that  which  thou 
sowest  is  not  quickened  except  it 
die.  And  that  which  thou  sowest, 
thou  sowest  not  that  body 
that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain  ; 
it  may  chance  of  wheat,  or  some 
other  grain.  But  God  giveth 
it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased  him ; 
and  to  every  seed  his  own  body. 
All  flesh  is  not  the  same  flesh  ; 
but  there  is  one  kind  of  flesh 
of  men,  another  flesh  of  beasts, 
another  of  fishes,  and  another 
of  birds.  There  are  also 
celestial    bodies,     and    bodies 


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terrestrial :  but  the  glory  of  the 
celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory  of 
the  terrestrial  is  another.  There 
is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and 
another  glory  of  the  moon,  and 
another  glory  of  the  stars  :  for 
one  star  diflereth  from  another 
star  in  glory.  So  also  is  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead.  It  is 
sown  in  corruption ;  it  is  raised 
in  incorruption.  It  is  sown  in 
dishonour  ;  it  is  raised  in  glory. 
It  is  sown  in  weakness  ;  it  is 
raised  in  power.  It  is  sown  a 
natural  body ;  it  is  raised  a 
spiritual  body.  There  is  a 
natural  body,  and  there  is  a 
spiritual  body.  And  so  it  is 
written,  The  first  man  Adam 
was  made  a  living  soul,  the  last 
Adam  was  made  a  quickening 
spirit.  Howbeit,  that  was  not 
first  which  is  spiritual,  but  that 
which  is  natural;  and  afterward 
that  which  is  spiritual.  The 
first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy : 
the  second  man  is  the  Lord 
from  heaven.  As  is  the  earthy, 
such  are  they  that  are  earthy  : 
and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are 
they  also  that  are  heavenly. 
And  as  we  have  borne  the. 
image  of  the  earthy,  we  shall 
also  bear  the  image  of  the 
heavenly.  Now  this  I  say, 
brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood 
cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of 
God  ;  neither  doth  corruption 
inherit  incorruption.  Behold, 
I  show  you  a  mystery  :  we  shall 
not  all  sleep,  but  Ave  shall  all 
be  changed,  in  a  moment,  in 
the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the 
last  trump :  for  the  trumpet 
shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall 
be  raised  incorruptible,  and  we 
shall  be  changed.  For  this 
corruptible  must  put  on  incor- 


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ruption,  and  this  mortal  must 
put  on  immortality.  So  when 
this  corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal 
i  shall  have  put  on  immortality, 
I  then  shall  be  brought  to  pass 
the  saying  that  is  written,  Death 
is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 
O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory? 
The  sting  of  death  is  sin,  and 
the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law. 
But  thanks  be  to  God,  which 
giveth  us  the  victory  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  There- 
fore, my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye 
steadfast,  immoveable,  always 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the 
Lord  ;  forasmuch  as  ye  know 
that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain 
in  the  Lord. 

U  When  they  come  to  the  grave,  while  the 
corpse  is  made  ready  to  be  laid  into  the 
earth,  shall  be  sung  or  said, 

•  MAN,  that  is  born  of  a 
woman,  hath  but  a  short  time 
to  live,  and  is  full  of  misery. 
He  cometh  up,  and  is  cut  down 
like  a  flower ;  he  fleeth  as  it 
were  a  shadow,  and  never 
continueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are 
in  death :  of  whom  may  we 
seek  for  succour,  but  of  thee, 
O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art 
justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy, 
O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy 
and  most  merciful  Saviour, 
deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter 
pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the 
secrets  of  our  hearts  :  shut 
not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our 
prayers ;  but  spare  us,  Lord 
most  holy,  O  God  most  mighty, 
O  holy  and  merciful  Saviour, 
thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal, 


189 

suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour, 
for  any  pains  of  death  to  fall 
from  thee. 

IT  Then,  while  the  earth  shall  be  cast  upon 
the  body  by  some  standing  by,  the  Minister 
shall  say, 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath 
pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his 
wise  providence,  to  take  out 
of  this  world  the  soul  of  our 
deceased  brother,  we  therefore 
commit  his  body  to  the  ground; 
earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes, 
dust  to  dust :  looking  for  the 
general  resurrection  in  the  last 
day,  and  the  life  of  the  world 
to  come,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  ;  at  Avhose  second 
coming  in  glorious  majesty  to 
judge  the  world,  the  earth  and 
the  sea  shall  give  up  their  dead ; 
and  the  corruptible  bodies  of 
those  who  sleep  in  him  shall  be 
changed,  and  made  like  unto  his 
own  glorious  body  ;  according 
to  the  mighty  working  whereby 
he  is  able  to  subdue  all  things 
unto  himself. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said,  or  sung, 

I  HEARD  a  voice  from 
heaven,  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
from  henceforth  blessed  are  the 
dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  ; 
even  so  saith  the  Spirit  ;  for 
they  rest  from  their  labours. 
Rev.  xiv.  13. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  the  Lord's 
Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.  Amen. 


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CHURCHING    OF    WOMEN. 


V  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  one  or  both  of 
the  following  Prayers,  at  his  discretion. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with 
whom  do  live  the  spirits  of 
those  who  depart  hence  in  the 
Lord  ;  and  with  whom  the 
souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they 
are  delivered  from  the  burden 
of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and 
felicity ;  we  give  thee  hearty 
thanks  for  the  good  examples 
of  all  those  thy  servants,  Avho, 
having  finished  their  course  in 
faith,  do  now  rest  from  their 
labours.  And  we  beseech  thee, 
that  we,  with  all  those  who 
are  departed  in  the  true  faith 
of  thy  holy  name,  may  have 
our  perfect  consummation  and 
bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul, 
in  thy  eternal  and  everlasting 
glory,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  is  the  resurrection 
and  the  life ;  in  whom  whosoever 
believeth,  shall  live,  though  he 
die  ;  and  whosoever  liveth  and 
believeth  in  him,  shall  not  die 


eternally ;  who  also  hath  taught 
us,  by  his  holy  apostle  St.  Paul, 
not  to  be  sorry,  as  men  without 
hope,  for  those  who  sleep  in 
him  ;  we  humbly  beseech  thee, 
O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the 
death  of  sin  unto  the  life  of 
righteousness  ;  that  when  we 
shall  depart  this  life,  we  may 
rest  in  him ;  and  that  at  the 
general  resurrection  in  the  last 
day,  we  may  be  found  acceptable 
in  thy  sight ;  and  receive  that 
blessing,  which  thy  well-beloved 
Son  shall  then  pronounce  to  all 
who  love  and  fear  thee,  saying, 
Come,  ye  blessed  children  of 
my  Father,  receive  the  kingdom 
prepared  for  you  from  the 
beginning  of  the  world  :  Grant 
this,  we  beseech  thee,  O  merciful 
Father,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.     Amen. 


THANKSGIVING  OF  WOMEN  AFTER  CHILD-BIRTH, 


COMMONLY  CALLED 


THE    CHURCHING   OF   WOMEN. 


IT  This  Service,  or  the  concluding  prayer  alone,  as  it  stands  among  die  Occasional  Prayers 
and  Thanksgivings,  may  be  used  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

IT  The  Woman,  at  the  usual  time  after  In  r  delivery,  shall  come  into  the  church  decently 
apparelled,  and  there  shall  kneel  down  in  some  convenient  place,  as  hath  been  accustomed, 
or  as  the  ordinary  shall  direct :  And  then  the  Priest  shall  say  unto  her, 


FORASMUCH  as  it  hath 
pleased  Almighty  God,  of  his 
goodness,  to  give  you  safe 
deliverance,   and    to    preserve 


you  in  the  great  danger  of 
child-birth ;  you  shall  therefore 
give  hearty  thanks  unto  God, 
and  say, 


CHURCHING    OF    WOMEN. 


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*!  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  following 
Hymn,  taken  from  the  116th  Psalm. 

Dilexi,  quoniam. 

I  AM  well  pleased  that  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  prayer ; 

That  he  hath  inclined  his  ear 
unto  me :  therefore  will  I  call 
upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

I  found  trouble  and  heaviness, 
and  I  called  upon  the  name  of 
the  Lord  ;  O  Lord,  I  beseech 
thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and 
righteous  ;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

What  reward  shall  I  give 
unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the 
benefits  that  he  hath  done  unto 
me? 

I  will  receive  the  cup  of 
salvation  ;  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in 
the  presence  of  all  his  people  ; 
in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's 
house,  even  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  O  Jerusalem.  Praise  the 
Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  with  what  follows :  but  the  Lord's 
Prayer  may  be  omitted,  if  this  be  used 
with  the  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer. 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Min.  O  Lord,  save  this 
woman  thy  servant : 

Ans.  Who  putteth  her  trust 
in  thee. 

Min.  Be  thou  to  her  a  strong 
toAver, 

Ans.  From  the  face  of  her 
enemy. 

Min.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer; 

Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  we 
give  thee  humble  thanks  for 
that  thou  hast  been  graciously 
pleased  to  preserve,  through  the 
great  pain  and  peril  of  child- 
birth, this  woman  thy  servant, 
who  desires  now  to  offer  her 
praises  and  thanksgivings  unto 
thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
most  merciful  Father,  that  she, 
through  thy  help,  may  both 
faithfully  live,  and  walk  accord- 
ing to  thy  will  in  this  life  present, 
and  also  may  be  partaker  of 
everlasting  glory  in  the  life  to 
come,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


IT  The  woman  that  cometh  to  give  her  thanks,  must  offer  accustomed  offerings,  which  shall 
be  applied  by  the  Minister  and  the  church-wardens  to  the  relief  of  distressed  women  in 
child-bed :  and  if  there  be  a  Communion,  it  is  convenient  that  she  receive  the  Holy 
Communion. 


FORMS    OP 

PRAYER   TO   BE   USED   AT   SEA. 


11  The  Morning  and  Evening  Service  to  be  used  daily  at  sea,  shall  be  the.  same  which  is 
appointed  in  the  book  of  Common  Prayer. 


IT  These  two  following  Prayers  may  be  also 
used  in  ships  of  war. 

O  ETERNAL  Lord  God, 
who  alone  spreadest  out  the 
heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging 
of  the  sea  ;  who  hast  compassed 
the  waters  with  bounds,  until 
day  and  night  come  to  an  end  ; 
be  pleased  to  receive  into  thy 
Almighty  and  most  gracious 
protection,  the  persons  of  us  thy 
servants,  and  the  fleet  [or  ship] 
in  which  we  serve.  Preserve 
us  from  the  dangers  of  the  sea, 
and  from  the  violence  of  the 
enemy  ;  that  we  may  be  a  safe- 
guard unto  the  United  States 
of  America,  and  a  security  for 
such  as  pass  on  the  seas  upon 
their  lawful  occasions  ;  that  the 
inhabitants  of  our  land  may  in 
peace  and  quietness  serve  thee 
our  God  ;  and  that  we  may 
return  in  safety  to  enjoy  the 
blessings  of  the  land,  with  the 
fruits  of  our  labour  ;  and,  with 
a  thankful  remembrance  of  thy 
mercies,  to  praise  and  glorify 
thy  holy  name,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


The  Collect. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in 
all  our  doings,  with  thy  most 
gracious  favour,  and  further  us 
with  thy  continual  help  ;  that 
in  all  our  works  begun,  con- 
tinued, and  ended  in  thee,  we 
may  glorify   thy   holy   name ; 


and  finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain 
everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Prayers  to  be  used  in  storms  at  sea. 

O  MOST  powerful  and 
glorious  Lord  God,  at  whose 
command  the  winds  blow,  and 
lift  up  the  waves  of  the  sea,  and 
who  stillest  the  rage  thereof; 
we,  thy  creatures,  but  miserable 
sinners,  do  in  this  our  great 
distress  cry  unto  thee  for  help  : 
Save,  Lord,  or  else  we  perish. 
We  confess  when  we  have  been 
safe,  and  seen  all  things  quiet 
about  us,  we  have  forgotten 
thee  our  God,  and  refused  to 
hearken  to  the  still  voice  of 
thy  word,  and  to  obey  thy 
commandments :  but  now  we 
see  how  terrible  thou  art  in 
all  thy  works  of  wonder  ;  the 
great  God  to  be  feared  above 
all ;  and  therefore  we  adore  thy 
divine  majesty,  acknowledging 
thy  power,  and  imploring  thy 
goodness.  Help,  Lord,  and 
save  us  for  thy  mercies'  sake, 
in  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

O  MOST  glorious  and  gra- 
cious Lord  God,  who  dwellcst 
in  heaven,  but  bcholdest  all 
things  below;  look  down,  we 
beseech  thee,  and  hear  us, 
calling  out  of  the  depths  of 
misery,  and  out  of  the  jaws  of 
this  death,  which  is  now  ready 
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to  swallow  us  up  :  Save,  Lord, 
or  else  we  perish.  The  living, 
the  living  shall  praise  thee.  O 
send  thy  word  of  command  to 
rebuke  the  raging  winds,  and 
the  roaring  sea  ;  that  we,  being 
delivered  from  this  distress, 
may  live  to  serve  thee,  and  to 
glorify  thy  name  all  the  days 
of  our  life.  Hear,  Lord,  and 
save  us,  for  the  infinite  merits 
of  our  blessed  Saviour,  thy  Son 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

IT  The  Prayer  to  be  said  before  a  fight  at  sea 
against  any  enemy. 

O  MOST  powerful  and 
glorious  Lord  God,  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  that  rulest  and  com- 
mandest  all  things  ;  thou  sittest 
in  the  throne  judging  right:  and 
therefore  we  make  our  address 
to  thy  divine  majesty,  in  this 
our  necessity,  that  thou  would- 
est  take  the  cause  into  thine 
own  hand,  and  judge  between 
us  and  our  enemies.  Stir  up 
thy  strength,  O  Lord,  and 
come  and  help  us ;  for  thou 
givest  not  alway  the  battle  to 
the  strong,  but  canst  save  by 
many  or  by  few.  O  let  not  our 
sins  now  cry  against  us  for 
vengeance ;  but  hear  us  thy 
poor  servants  begging  mercy, 
and  imploring  thy  help,  and  that 
thou  wouldest  be  a  defence  unto 
us  against  the  face  of  the  enemy: 
make  it  appear  that  thou  art 
our  Saviour  and  mighty  de- 
liverer, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Short  Prayers  for  single  persons,  who 
cannot  meet  to  join  in  prayer  with  others, 
by  reason  of  the  fight  or  storm. 

II  General  Prayers. 

LORD    be    merciful    to    us 
sinners,    and  save   us   for   thy 
mercies'  sake. 
9 


193 

Thou  art  the  great  God,  who 
hast  made  and  rulest  all  things  : 
O  deliver  us  for  thy  name's 
sake. 

Thou  art  the  great  God  to  be 
feared  above  all:  O  save  us, 
that  we  may  praise  thee. 

IT  Special  Prayers  with  respect  to  the  enemy. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  art  justand 
powerful:  O  defend  our  cause 
against  the  face  of  the  enemy. 

O  God,  thou  art  a  strong 
tower  of  defence  to  all  who.  fly 
unto  thee  :  O  save  us  from  the 
violence  of  the  enemy. 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  fight  for  us; 
that  we  may  glorify  thee. 

O  suffer  us  not  to  sink  under 
the  weight  of  our  sins,  or  the 
violence  of  the  enemy. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thy  name's  sake. 

IT  Short  Prayers  in  respect  of  a  storm. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  who  stillest 
the  raging  of  the  sea,  hear,  hear 
us,  and  save  us,  that  we  perish 
not. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  who  didst 
save  thy  disciples  ready  to  perish 
in  a  storm ;  hear  us,  and  save 
us,  we  beseech  thee. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  God  the 
Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  save  us 
now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  hea- 
ven, Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 


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who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

1T  When  there  shall  be  imminent  danger,  as 
many  as  can  be  spared  from  necessary 
service  in  the  ship  shall  be  called  together, 
and  make  an  humble  Confession  of  their 
sins  to  God  :  in  which  every  one  ought 
seriously  to  reflect  upon  those  particular 
sins,  of  which  his  conscience  shall  accuse 
him;  saying  as  followeth: 

The  Confession. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of 
all  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sins  and 
wickedness,  which  we  from 
time  to  time  most  grievously 
have  committed,  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  against  thy 
divine  majesty,  provoking  most 
justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation 
against  us.  We  do  earnestly 
repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry 
for  these  our  misdoings ;  the  re- 
membrance of  them  is  grievous 
unto  us  ;  the  burden  of  them 
is  intolerable.  Have  mercy 
upon  us,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  most  merciful  Father  : 
for  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all 
that  is  past ;  and  giant,  that  we 
may  ever  hereafter  serve  and 
please  thee  in  newness  of  life, 
to  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy 
name,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  tin1  Priest,  if  there  be  any  in 

tin'  ship,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  who,  of  his 
great  mercy,  hath  promised 
forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who  with  hearty  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him  ; 
have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon 
and  deliver  you  from  all  your 


sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen 
you  in  all  goodness,  and  bring 
you  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  Thanksgiving  after  a  storm. 

Psalm  66.     Jubilate  Deo. 

O  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye 
lands  ;  sing  praises  unto  the 
honour  of  his  name  ;  make  his 
praise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  O  how  won- 
derful art  thou  in  thy  works  ; 
through  the  greatness  of  thy 
power  shall  thine  enemies  be 
found  liars  unto  thee. 

For  all  the  world  shall  wor- 
ship thee,  sing  of  thee,  and 
praise  thy  name. 

O  come  hither,  and  behold  the 
works  of  God  ;  how  wonderful 
he  is  in  his  doings  towards  the 
children  of  men  ! 

He  ruleth  with  his  power 
for  ever ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people ;  and  such  as  will  not 
believe,  shall  not  be  able  to 
exalt  themselves. 

0  praise  our  God,  ye  people; 
and  make  the  voice  of  his  praise 
to  be  heard ; 

Who  holdeth  our  soul  in 
life  ;  and  suflereth  not  our  feet 
to  slip. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved 
us ;  thou  also  hast  tried  us,  like 
as  silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the 
snare  ;  and  laidest  trouble  upon 
our  loins. 

1  will  go  into  thine  house 
with  burnt-offerings  ;  and  will 
pay  thee  my  vows  which  I 
promised  with  my  lips,  and 
spake  with  my  mouth,  when  I 
was  in  trouble. 

O  come  hither,  and  hearken, 
all  ye  that  fear  God  ;  and  I  will 


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tell  you  what  he  hath  done  for 
my  soul. 

I  called  unto  him  with  my 
mouth ;  and  gave  him  praises 
with  my  tongue. 

If  I  incline  unto  wickedness 
with  mine  heart,  the  Lord  will 
not  hear  me. 

But  God  hath  heard  me ; 
and  considered  the  voice  of  my 
prayer. 

Praised  be  God,  who  hath 
not  cast  out  my  prayer,  nor 
turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

Psalm  107.      Confitemini 
Domino. 

O  THAT  men  would  praise 
the  Lord  for  his  goodness ;  and 
declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doeth  for  the  children  of  men ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto 
him  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving ;  and  tell  out  his  works 
with  gladness  ! 

They  that  go  down  to  the 
sea  in  ships  ;  and  occupy  their 
business  in  great  waters  ; 

These  men  see  the  works  of 
the  Lord,  and  his  wonders  in 
the  deep. 

For  at  his  word,  the  stormy 
wind  ariseth  ;  which  lifteth  up 
trie  Avaves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the 
heaven,  and  down  again  to  the 
deep  ;  their  soul  melteth  away 
because  of  the  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and 
stagger  like  a  drunken  man ; 
and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

So  when  they  cry  unto  the 


Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivereth  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

For  he  maketh  the  storm  to 
cease,  so  that  the  waves  thereof 
are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because 
they  are  at  rest ;  and  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  the  haven 
where  they  would  be. 

O  that  men  would  therefore 
praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness ;  and  declare  the  wonders 
that  he  doeth  for  the  children 
of  men ! 

That  they  would  exalt  him 
also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people  ;  and  praise  him  in  the 
seat  of  the  elders  ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  Collects  of  Thanksgiving. 

O  MOST  blessed  and  glorious 
Lord  God,  who  art  of  infinite 
goodness  and  mercy ;  we,  thy 
poor  creatures,  whom  thou  hast 
made  and  preserved,  holding 
our  souls  in  life,  and  now 
rescuing  us  out  of  the  jaws  of 
death,  humbly  present  ourselves 
again  before  thy  divine  majesty, 
to  offer  a  sacrifice  of  praise 
and  thanksgiving,  for  that  thou 
heardest  us  when  we  called  in 
our  trouble,  and  didst  not  cast 
out  our  prayer,  which  we  made 
before  thee  in  our  great  dis- 
tress ;  even  when  we  gave  all 
for  lost,  our  ship,  our  goods, 
our  lives,  then  didst  thou 
mercifully  look  upon  us,  and 
wonderfully  command  a  deli- 
verance ;    for  which  we  now, 


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FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


being  in  safety,  do  give  all 
praise  and  glory  to  thy  holy 
name,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Or  this. 

O  MOST  mighty  and  gracious 
good  God,  thy  mercy  is  over 
all  thy  works,  but  in  special 
manner  hath  been  extended 
towards  us,  whom  thou  hast 
so  powerfully  and  wonderfully 
defended.  Thou  hast  showed 
us  terrible  things,  and  wonders 
in  the  deep,  that  we  might  see 
how  powerful  and  gracious  a 
God  thou  art  ;  how  able  and 
ready  to  help  those  who  trust 
in  thee.  Thou  hast  showed  us 
how  both  winds  and  seas  obey 
thy  command  ;  that  we  may 
learn  even  from  them  hereafter 
to  obey  thy  voice,  and  to  do 
thy  will.  We  therefore  bless 
and  glorify  thy  name,  for  this 
thy  mercy,  in  saving  us  when 
we  were  ready  to  perish.  And, 
we  beseech  thee,  make  us  as 
truly  sensible  now  of  thy 
mercy,  as  we  were  then  of  the 
danger  ;  and  give  us  hearts 
always  ready  to  express  our 
thankfulness  not  only  bywords, 
but  also  by  our  lives,  in  being 
more  obedient  to  thy  holy 
commandments.  Continue,  we 
beseech  thee,  this  thy  goodness 
to  us  ;  that  we,  whom  thou 
hast  saved,  may  serve  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all 
the  days  of  our  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

IT  A  Hymn  of  praise  and  thanksgiving  after 
a  dangerous  tempest. 

O  COME,  let  us  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gra- 


cious ;  and  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly 
to  be  praised  :  let  the  redeemed 
of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he 
hath  delivered  from  the  merci- 
less rage  of  the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and 
full  of  compassion;  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us 
according  to  our  sins  ;  neither 
rewarded  us  according  to  our 
iniquities. 

But  as  the  heaven  is  high 
above  the  earth ;  so  great  hath 
been  his  mercy  towards  us. 

We  found  trouble  and  heavi- 
ness ;  we  were  even  at  death's 
door. 

The  waters  of  the  sea  had 
well  nigh  covered  us  ;  the  proud 
waters  had  well  nigh  gone  over 
our  soul. 

The  sea  roared;  and  the 
stormy  wind  lifted  up  the  waves 
thereof. 

We  were  carried  up  as  it 
were  to  heaven,  and  then  down 
again  into  the  deep  ;  our  soul 
melted  within  us,  because  of 
trouble. 

Then  cried  we  unto  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  and  thou  didst  deliver 
us  out  of  our  distress. 

Blessed  be  thy  name,  who 
didst  not  despise  the  prayer  of 
thy  servants  ;  but  didst  hear 
our  cry,  and  hast  saved  us. 

Thou  didst  send  forth  thy 
commandment ;  and  the  windy 
storm  ceased,  and  was  turned 
into  a  calm. 

O  let  us  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness ;  and 
declare  the  wonders  that  he 
hath  done,  and  still  doeth,  for 
the  children  of  men ! 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


Praised  be  the  Lord  daily  ; 
«ven  the  Lord  that  helpeth  us, 
and  poureth  his  benefits  upon 
us. 

He  is  our  God,  even  the  God 
of  whom  cometh  salvation:  God 
is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  have 
escaped  death. 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  us 
glad  through  the  operation  of 
thy  hands  ;  and  we  will  triumph 
in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  ; 
even  the  Lord  God,  who  only 
doeth  wondrous  things ; 

And  blessed  be  the  name  of 
his  majesty  for  ever ;  and  let 
every  one  of  us  say,  Amen, 
Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  A  Psalm  or  Hymn  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving after  victory. 

IF  the  Lord  had  not  been 
on  our  side,  now  may  we  say  ; 
if  the  Lord  himself  had  not 
been  on  our  side,  when  men 
rose  up  against  us ; 

They  had  swallowed  us  up 
quick,  when  they  were  so 
wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned 
us,  and  the  stream  had  gone 
over  our  soul  ;  the  deep  waters 
of  the  proud  had  gone  over  our 
soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord,  who 
hath  not  given  us  over  as  a 
pray  unto  them. 

The  Lord  hath  wrought  a 
mighty  salvation  for  us. 

We  got  not  this  by  our  own 
sword,  neither  was  it  our  own 
arm  that  saved  us  ;  but  thy  right 


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hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the 
light  of  thy  countenance,  be- 
cause thou  hadst  a  favour  unto 
us. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for 
us  ;  the  Lord  hath  covered  our 
heads,  and  made  us  to  stand  in 
the  day  of  battle. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for 
us  ;  the  Lord  hath  overthrown 
our  enemies,  and  dashed  in 
pieces  those  that  rose  up  against 
us. 

Therefore  not  unto  us,  O 
Lord,  not  unto  us ;  but  unto 
thy  name  be  given  the  glory. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  us ;  the  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  us,  for 
which  we  rejoice. 

Our  help  standeth  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is 
now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  After  this  Hymn  may  be  said  the  Te  Deum. 
IT  Then  this  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the 
sovereign  commander  of  all  the 
world,  in  whose  hand  is  power 
and  might,  which  none  is  able 
to  withstand ;  we  bless  and 
magnify  thy  great  and  glorious 
name  for  this  happy  victory, 
the  whole  glory  whereof  we  do 
ascribe  to  thee,  who  art  the 
only  giver  of  victory.  And  we 
beseech  thee,  give  us  grace 
to  improve  this  great  mercy  to 
thy  glory,  the  advancement  of 
thy  Gospel,  the  honour  of  our 


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country,  and,  as  much  as  in  us 
lieth,  to  the  good  of  all  mankind. 
And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us 
such  a  sense  of  this  great  mercy, 
as  may  engage  us  to  a  true 
thankfulness,  such  as  may  ap- 
pear in  our  lives,  by  an  humble, 
holy,  and  obedient  walking 
before  thee  all  our  days,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  to 
whom,  with  thee,  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  as  for  all  thy  mercies, 


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so  in  particular  for  this  victory 
and  deliverance,  be  all  glory 
and  honour  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
evermore.     Amen. 


H  At  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  at  sea,  the  Office  in  the  Common  Prayer  Book  may  be  used  ; 
only  instead  of  these  words,  We  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground,  earth  to  earth, 
&c.  say,  We  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  deep,  to  be  turned  into  corruption,  looking 
for  the  resurrection  of  the  body  ichen  the  sea  shall  give  up  her  dead,  and  the  life  of  the 
'  world  to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  who  at  his  coming  shall  change  our 
vile  body,  that  it  may  be  like  his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby 
he  is  able  to  subdue  all  things  to  himself. 


A  FORM  OF  PRAYER  FOR 


THE    VISITATION   OF   PRISONERS. 


IT  When  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer  shall  be  read  in  any  prison,  instead  of  the  Psalm, 
0  come  let  us  sing,  &c.  shall  be  read  the  130th  psalm  ;  and  the  Minister  shall  insert, 
after  the  Collect  for  the  day,  the  collect  in  the  following  Service,  O  God,  rrho  sparest, 
&c.  and  at  such  times  as  the  Litany  is  not  read,  he  shall  add  the  prayer,  O  God,  merciful 
Father,  who  despisest  not,  &c. 


U  And  when  notice  is  given  to  the  Minister, 
that  a  prisoner  is  confined  for  some  great 
or  capital  crime,  he  shall  visit  him ;  and 
when  he  cometh  into  the  place  where  the 
prisoner  is,  he  shall  say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not,  Lord, 
our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities 
of  our  forefathers  ;  neither 
take  thou  vengeance  of  our 
sins :  Spare  us,  good  Lord, 
spare  thy  people,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood,  and  be  not 
angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Ans.  Spare  us,  good  Lord. 
IT  Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in 
heaven,  <SfC. 

Min.  O  Lord,  show  thy 
mercy  upon  us  ; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Min.  Turn  thy  face  from  our 
sins  ; 

Ans.  And  blot  out  all  our 
iniquities. 

Min.  Send  us  help  from  thy 
holy  place  ; 

Ans.  For  thine  indignation 
lieth  hard  upon  us. 

Min.  O  Lord,  hear  our 
prayer ; 


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Ans.  And  let  the  sighing 
of  the  Prisoners  come  before 
thee. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  we,  who 
for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily 
deserve  to  be  punished,  by 
the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may 
mercifully  be  relieved;  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

O  GOD,  who  sparest  when 
we  deserve  punishment,  and  in 
thy  wrath  rememberest  mercy ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  of 
thy  goodness  to  comfort  and 
succour  all  those  who  are  under 
reproach  and  misery  in  the 
house  of  bondage;  correct  them 
not  in  thine  anger,  neither 
chasten  them  in  thy  sore 
displeasure.  Give  them  a  right 
understanding  of  themselves, 
and  of  thy  threats  and  promises : 
that  they  may  neither  cast  away 
their  confidence  in  thee,  nor 
place  it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
Relieve  the  distressed,  protect 
the  innocent,  and  awaken  the 
guilty :  and  forasmuch  as  thou 
alone  bringest  light  out  of  dark- 
ness, and  good  out  of  evil,  grant 
that  the  pains  and  punishments 
which  these  thy  servants  endure, 
through  their  bodily  confine- 
ment, may  tend  to  setting  free 
their  souls  from  the  chains  of 
sin;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

U  Here  the  Minister,  as  he  shall  see  con- 
venient, may  read  the  Prayer  for  All 
conditions  of  Men,  the  Collect  for  Ash- 
Wednesday,  and  the  Collect  beginning 
Almighty  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom, 
&c.  or  any  other  prayer  of  the  Liturgy, 
which  he  shall  judge  proper. 


IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  exhort  the  prisoner 
or  prisoners  after  this  form,  or  other  like : 

DEARLY  beloved,  know 
this,  that  Almighty  God, 
whose  never-failing  providence 
governeth  all  things  both  in 
heaven  and  earth,  hath  so 
wisely  and  mercifully  ordered 
the  course  of  this  world,  that 
his  judgments  are  often  sent  as 
fatherly  corrections  to  us ;  and 
if  with  due  submission  and 
resignation  to  his  holy  will  we 
receive  the  same,  they  will 
work  together  for  our  good. 

It  is  your  part  and  duty, 
therefore,  to  humble  yourself 
under  the  mighty  hand  of  God, 
to  acknowledge  the  righteous- 
ness of  his  judgments,  and  to 
endeavour,  that,  by  his  grace, 
this  present  visitation  may  lead 
you  to  a  sincere  and  hearty 
repentance. 

The  way  and  means  thereto 
is,  to  examine  your  life  and 
conversation  by  the  rule  of 
God's  commandments  ;  and 
whereinsoever  you  shall  per- 
ceive yourself  to  have  offended 
either  by  will,  word,  or  deed, 
there  to  bewail  your  own  sin- 
fulness, and  to  confess  yourself 
to  Almighty  God,  with  full 
purpose  of  amendment  of  life. 
And  if  you  shall  perceive  your 
offences  to  be  such  as  are  not 
only  against  God,  but  also 
against  your  neighbours  ;  then 
to  reconcile  yourself  to  them, 
being  ready  to  make  restitution 
and  satisfaction,  according  to 
the  uttermost  of  your  power, 
for  all  injuries  and  wrongs 
done  by  you  to  any  other  :  and 
being  likewise  ready  to  forgive 
others  who  have  offended  you, 
as  you  would  have  forgiveness 


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of  your  offences  at  God's  hand. 
And  to  this  true  repentance  and 
change  of  mind  you  must  add 
a  lively  and  steadfast  faith,  and 
dependence  upon  the  merits  of 
the  death  of  Christ,  with  an 
entire  resignation  of  yourself 
to  the  will  of  God.  Except 
you  repent,  and  believe,  we  can 
give  you  no  hope  of  salvation. 
But  if  you  do  sincerely  repent 
and  believe,  God  hath  declared, 
though  your  sins  be  as  red  as 
scarlet,  they  shall  be  made 
white  as  snow;  though  your 
wickednesses  have  gone  over 
your  head,  yet  shall  they  not  be 
your  destruction. 

We  exhort  you  therefore  in 
the  name  of  God,  and  of  his 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour,  and  as  you  tender 
your  own  salvation,  to  take 
good  heed  of  these  things  in 
time,  while  the  day  of  salvation 
lasteth ;  for  the  night  comcth, 
when  no  man  can  work.  While 
you  have  the  light,  believe  in 
the  light,  and  walk  as  children 
of  the  light,  that  you  be  not 
cast  into  outer  darkness  ;  that 
you  may  not  knock,  when  the 
door  shall  be  shut ;  and  cry 
for  mercy,  when  it  is  the  time 
of  justice.  Now  you  are  the 
object  of  God's  mercy,  if  by 
repentance  and  true  faith  you 
turn  unto  him  :  but  if  you 
neglect  these  things,  you  will 
be  the  object  of  his  justice  and 
vengeance.  Now  you  may 
claim  the  merits  of  Christ  ; 
but  if  you  die  in  your  sins,  his 
sufferings  will  tend  to  your 
greater  condemnation.  O  be- 
loved, consider  in  this  your 
day,  how  fearful  a  thing  it  will 
be   to   fall   into  the  hands  of 


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the  living  God,  when  you  can 
neither  fly  to  his  mercy  to 
protect  you,  nor  to  the  merits 
of  Christ  to  cover  you  in  that 
terrible  day. 

IT  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him 
concerning  his  faith,  and  rehearse  the 
articles  of  the  Creed,  Dost  thou  believe  in 
God,  &c.    And  the  prisoner  shall  answer, 

All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether 
he  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins,  and  be  in 
charity  with  all  the  world,  and  further 
admonish  him  particularly  concerning  the 
crimes  wherewith  he  is  charged  ;  and 
exhort  him,  if  he  have  any  scruples,  that 
he  would  declare  the  same,  and  prepare 
himself  for  the  Holy  Communion,  against 
the  time  that  it  may  be  proper  to  administer 
it  to  him. 

IT  Then,  all  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say 
as  follows,  from  the  51st  Psalm. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O 
God,  after  thy  great  goodness  ; 
according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies,  do  away  mine 
offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from 
my  wickedness ;  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  fault; 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I 
sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight ;  that  thou  mightest 
be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in 
wickedness  ;  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth 
in  the  inward  parts  ;  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom 
secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with 
hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall 
be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear 
of  joy  and  gladness  ;   that  the 


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bones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins  ; 
and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O 
God  ;  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy 
presence  ;  and  take  not  thy 
holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy 
help  again ;  and  stablish  me 
with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways 
unto  the  wicked ;  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood- 
guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that 
art  the  God  of  my  health  ;  and 
my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O 
Lord  ;  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirestno  sacrifice, 
else  would  I  give  it  thee ;  but 
thou  delightest  not  in  burnt- 
offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a 
troubled  spirit ;  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 
O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
mercifully  hear  our  prayers, 
and  spare  all  those  who  confess 
their  sins  unto  thee ;  that  they, 
whose  consciences  by  sin  are 
accused,  by  thy  merciful  pardon 
may  be  absolved,  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  GOD,  whose  mercy  is 
everlasting,  and  power  infinite  ; 
look  down  with  pity  and  com- 
passion upon  the  sufferings  of 
this  thy  servant ;  and  whether 


thou  visitest  for  trial  of  his 
patience,  or  punishment  of  his 
offences,  enable  him  by  thy  grace 
cheerfully  to  submit  himself  to 
thy  holy  will  and  pleasure.  Go 
not  far  from  those,  O  Lord, 
whom  thou  hast  laid  in  a  place 
of  darkness,  and  in  the  deep  ; 
and  forasmuch  as  thou  hast 
not  cut  him  off  suddenly,  but 
chastenest  him  as  a  father ; 
grant  that  he,  duly  considering 
thy  great  mercies,  may  be 
unfeignedly  thankful,  and  turn 
unto  thee  with  true  repentance 
and  sincerity  of  heart,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


IT  Prayers  for  persons  under  sentence  of 
death. 

IT  When  a  criminal  is  under  sentence  of 
death,  the  Minister  shall  proceed,  imme- 
diately after  the  Collect,  O  God,  who 
sparest,  &c.  to  exhort  him  after  this  form, 
or  other  like : 

DEARLY  beloved,  it  hath 
pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his 
justice,  to  bring  you  under  the 
sentence  and  condemnation  of 
the  law :  You  are  shortly  to 
suffer  death  in  such  a  manner, 
that  others,  warned  by  your 
example,  may  be  the  more  afraid 
to  offend  ;  and  we  pray  God, 
that  you  may  make  such  use  of 
your  punishments  in  this  world, 
that  your  soul  may  be  saved  in 
the  world  to  come. 

Wherefore  we  come  to  you 
in  the  bowels  of  compassion ; 
and,  being  desirous  that  you 
should  avoid  presumption  on 
the  one  hand,  and  despair  on 
the  other,  shall  plainly  lay 
before  you  the  wretchedness  of 
your  condition,  and  declare  how 
far  you  ought  to  depend  on  the 
mercies  of  God,  and  the  merits 
of  our  Saviour.  Consider  then 
seriously  with  yourself,  in  all 
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appearance  the  time  of  your 
dissolution  draweth  near  ;  your 
sins  have  laid  fast  hold  upon 
you ;  you  are  soon  to  be  re- 
moved from  among  men  by  a 
violent  death  ;  and  you  shall 
fade  away  suddenly  like  the 
grass,  which  in  the  morning  is 
green  and  groweth  up,  but  in 
the  evening  is  cut  down,  dried 
up,  and  withered.  After  you 
have  thus  finished  the  course 
of  a  sinful  and  miserable  life, 
you  shall  appear  before  the 
Judge  of  all  flesh  ;  who,  as  he 
pronounces  blessings  on  the 
righteous,  shall  likewise  say, 
with  a  terrible  voice  of  most 
just  judgment,  to  the  wicked, 
Go,  ye  accursed,  into  the  fire 
everlasting,  prepared  for  the 
devil  and  his  angels. 

Your  sins  have  brought  you 
too  near  this  dreadful  sentence  : 
it  is  therefore  your  part  and 
duty,  my  brother,  humbly  to 
confess  and  bewail  your  great 
and  manifold  offences,  and  to 
repent  you  truly  of  your  sins, 
as  you  tender  the  eternal  salva- 
tion of  your  soul. 

Be  not  deceived  with  a  vain 
and  presumptuous  expectation 
of  God's  favour,  nor  say  within 
yourself,  Peace,  Peace,  where 
there  is  no  peace  ;  for  there  is 
no  peace,  saith  my  God,  to  the 
wicked.  God  is  not  mocked  ; 
he  is  of  purer  eyes  than  to 
behold  iniquity ;  and  without 
holiness  no  man  shall  see  the 
Lord.  On  the  other  hand, 
despair  not  of  God's  mercy, 
though  trouble  is  on  every  side  ; 
for  God  shutteth  not  up  his 
mercies  for  ever  in  displeasure : 
But  if  we  confess  our  sins,  he 
is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us 


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our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from 
all  unrighteousness.  Do  not 
either  way  abuse  the  goodness 
of  God,  who  calleth  us  merci- 
fully to  amendment,  and  of  his 
endless  pity  promiseth  us  for- 
giveness of  that  which  is  past, 
if  with  a  perfect  and  a  true 
heart  we  return  unto  him. 

Since  therefore  you  are  soon 
to  pass  into  an  endless  and 
unchangeable  state,  and  your 
future  happiness  or  misery 
depends  upon  the  few  moments 
which  are  left  you ;  I  require 
you  strictly  to  examine  yourself, 
and  your  estate  both  towards 
God  and  towards  man ;  and  let 
no  worldly  consideration  hinder 
you  from  making  a  true  and 
full  confession  of  your  sins,  and 
giving  all  the  satisfaction  which 
is  in  your  power  to  every  one 
whom  you  have  wronged  or 
injured  ;  that  you  may  find 
mercy  at  your  heavenly  Father's 
hand,  for  Christ's  sake,  and 
not  be  condemned  in  the  dread- 
ful day  of  judgment. 

Lastly,  beloved,  submit  your- 
self with  Christian  resignation 
to  the  just  judgment  of  God, 
which  your  own  crimes  have 
brought  upon  you,  and  be  in 
charity  with  all  men;  being 
ready  sincerely  to  forgive  all 
such  as  have  offended  you, 
not  excepting  those  who  have 
prosecuted  you  even  unto  death : 
and,  though  this  may  seem  a 
hard  saying,yet  know  assuredly, 
that  without  it  your  charity  is 
not  yet  perfect.  And  fail  not 
earnestly  to  endeavour  and 
pray  for  this  blessed  temper 
and  composure  of  mind.  So 
may  you  cast  yourself  with  an 
entire    dependence    upon    the 


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mercies  of  God,  through  the 
merits  of  our  Saviour  and 
Redeemer  Jesus  Christ. 

IT  Here  the  Minister  shall  examine  him 
concerning  his  faith,  and  rehearse  the 
articles  of  the  Creed,  Dust  tliuu  believe  in 
God,  &c.    And  the  criminal  shall  answer, 

All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  examine  whether 
he  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins,  exhorting 
him  to  a  particular  confession  of  the  sin 
for  which  he  is  condemned ;  and  upon 
confession,  he  shall  instruct  him  what 
satisfaction  ought  to  be  made  to  those  whom 
he  has  offended  there]  y  ;  and  if  he  knoweth 
any  combinations  in  wickedness,  or  any 
evil  practices  designed  against  others,  let 
him  be  admonished  to  the  utmost  of  his 
power  to  discover  and  prevent  them. 

1T  After  his  confession,  the  Minister  shall 
declare  to  him  the  pardoning  mercy  of  God, 
in  the  form  which  is  used  in  the  Com- 
munion Service. 

If   After  which  shall    be  said  the  Collect 
following  : 

O  HOLY  Jesus,  who  of 
thine  infinite  goodness,  didst 
accept  the  conversion  of  a  sin- 
ner on  the  cross ;  open  thine 
eye  of  mercy  upon  this  thy 
servant,  who  desireth  pardon 
and  forgiveness,  though  in  his 
latest  hour  he  turneth  unto 
thee.  Renew  in  him  Avhatsoever 
hath  been  decayed  by  the  fraud 
and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by 
his  own  carnal  will  and  frailness. 
Consider  his  contrition  ;  accept 
his  repentance  ;  and  forasmuch 
as  he  putteth  his  full  trust  only 
in  thy  mercy,  impute  not 
unto  him  his  former  sins,  but 
strengthen  him  with  thy  blessed 
Spirit ;  and  when  thou  art 
pleased  to  take  him  hence,  take 
him  unto  thy  favour  :  This  we 
beg  through  thy  merits,  O  Lord, 
our  Saviour  and  our  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  FATHER  of  mercies  and 
God  of  all  comfort ;  we  fly  unto 


203 

thee  for  succour  in  behalf  of 
this  thy  servant,  who  is  now 
under  the  sentence  of  con- 
demnation. The  day  of  his 
calamity  is  at  hand,  and  he  is 
accounted  as  one  of  those  who 
go  down  into  the  pit.  Blessed 
Lord,  remember  thy  mercies  ; 
look  upon  his  infirmities  ;  hear 
the  voice  of  his  complaint;  give 
him,  we  beseech  thee,  patience 
in  this  his  time  of  adversity, 
and  support  under  the  terrors 
which  encompass  him  ;  set 
before  his  eyes  the  things  he 
hath  done  in  the  body,  which 
have  justly  provoked  thee  to 
anger ;  and  forasmuch  as  his 
continuance  appeareth  to  be 
short  amongst  us,  quicken  him 
so  much  the  more  by  thy  grace 
and  holy  Spirit  ;  that  he, 
being  converted  and  reconciled 
unto  thee,  before  thy  judgments 
have  eut  him  off  from  the  earth, 
may  at  the  hour  of  his  death 
depart  in  peace,  and  be  received 
into  thine  everlasting  kingdom, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

IT  Adding  this. 

O  SAVIOUR  of  the  world, 
who  by  thy  cross  and  precious 
blood  hast  redeemed  us,  save 
us,  and  help  us,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

IT  Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say, 

IN  the  midst  of  life  we  are 
in  death  :  of  whom  may  we 
seek  for  succour,  but  of  thee, 
O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art 
justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy, 
O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy 
and  most  merciful  Saviour, 
deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter 
pains  of  eternal  death. 


204 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the 
secrets  of  our  hearts  :  shut  not 
thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayers ; 
but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy, 
O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy 
and  merciful  Saviour,  thou 
most  worthy  Judge  eternal, 
suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour, 
for  any  pains  of  death  to  fall 
from  thee. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

THE  Almighty  God,  who  is 
a  most  strong  tower  to  all  those 
who  put  their  trust  in  him  ;  to 
whom  all  things  in  heaven,  in 
earth,  and  under  the  earth,  do 
bow  and  obey ;  be  now  and 
evermore  thy  defence  ;  and 
make  thee  know  and  feel  that 
there  is  none  other  name  under 
heaven  given  to  man,  in  whom 
and  through  whom  thou  mayest 
receive  salvation,  but  only  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

IT  And  after  that  shall  say, 

UNTO  God's  gracious  mercy 
and  protection  we  commit  thee : 
The  Lord  bless  thee  and  keep 
thee  :  The  Lord  make  his  face 
to  shine  upon  thee,  and  be 
gracious  unto  thee  :  The  Lord 
lift  up  his  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace  both 
now  and  evermore. 

IT  At  the  time  of  Execution,  besides  all,  or 
such  parts  of  the  foregoing  office  as  the 
Minister  shall  judge  proper,  shall  be  said 
the  Commendatory  prayer  for  a  person 
at  the  point  of  departure,  as  it  is  in  the 
Visitation  of  the  Sick. 

f  The  Collect  for  the  Communion  Service. 

O  GOD,  who  declarest  thy 
almighty  power  chiefly  in 
showing  mercy  and  pity ;  we 
beseech  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  this  thy  servant,  who  for 
his  transgressions  is  appointed 


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to  die.  Grant  that  he  may 
take  thy  judgments  patiently, 
and  repent  him  truly  of  his 
sins  ;  that  he  recovering  thy 
favour,  the  fearful  reward  of 
his  actions  may  end  with  this 
life  ;  and  whensoever  his  soul 
shall  depart  from  the  body,  it 
may  be  without  spot  presented 
unto  thee, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Heb.  xii.  11. 

NO  chastening  for  the  pre- 
sent seemeth  to  be  joyous,  but 
grievous  ;  nevertheless,  after- 
wards it  yieldeth  the  peaceable 
fruit  of  righteousness,  unto 
them  which  are  exercised 
thereby. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  v.  24. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  heareth  my  word, 
and  believeth  on  him  that  sent 
me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
shall  not  come  into  condemna- 
tion ;  but  is  passed  from  death 
unto  life. 

IT  A  Prayer  for  imprisoned  Debtors. 

MOST  gracious  God,  look 
down  in  pity  and  compassion 
upon  these  thine  afflicted  ser- 
vants, who  are  fallen  under  the 
misery  of  a  close  restraint. 
Give  them  always  a  deep  sense 
of  their  sins,  and  of  thy  fatherly 
love  and  correction ;  and  the 
more  their  confinement  presseth 
hard  upon  them,  the  more  let 
the  comforts  of  thy  grace  and 
mercy  abound  towards  them. 
Give  to  their  creditors  tender- 
ness and  compassion,  and  to 
them  a  meek  and  forgiving 
spirit  towards  all  those  who 
have  confined  them,  and  a  full 


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205 


purpose  to  repair  all  the  injuries 
and  losses  which  others  have 
sustained  by  them.  Raise  them 
up  friends  to  pity  and  relieve 
them  ;  give  them  the  continued 
comfort    of    thy    countenance 


here  ;  and  so  sanctify  their 
afflictions,  that  they  may  work 
for  them  an  eternal  weight  of 
glory,  through  the  merits  and 
mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy 
Son  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  FORM  OP 

PRAYER    AND    THANKSGIVING 


TO  ALMIGHTY  GOD, 

For  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  and  all  the  other  blessings  of  his  merciful  providence ;  to  be 
used  yearly  on  the  first  Thursday  in  November,  or  on  such  other  day  as  shall 
be  appointed  by  the  civil  authority. 


IT  The  service  shall  be  as  usual,  except  where  it  is  hereby  otherwise  appointed. 

of  thy  help,  and  who  is  the 
sword  of  thy  excellency !  Deut. 
xxxiii.  29. 


IT  Among  the  Sentences  at  the  beginning  of 
Morning  Prayer  shall  be  the  following : 


HONOUR  the  Lord  with 
thy  substance,  and  with  the 
first  fruits  of  all  thine  increase  ; 
so  shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with 
plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall 
burst  out  with  new  wine.  Prov. 
iii.  9,  10. 

The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath 
founded  the  earth;  by  under- 
standing hath  he  established 
the  heavens  :  by  his  knowledge 
the  depths  are  broken  up,  and 
the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew. 
Prov.  iii.  19,  20. 

The  eternal  God  is  thy  refuge, 
and  underneath  are  the  ever- 
lasting arms.    Deut.  xxxiii.  27. 

Israel  then  shall  dwell  in 
safety  alone ;  the  fountain  of 
Jacob  shall  be  upon  the  land 
of  corn  and  of  wine,  also  his 
heaven  shall  drop  down  dew. 
Deut.  xxxiii.  28. 

Happy  art  thou,  O  Israel ; 
who  fe  like  unto  thee,  O  people 
saved  by  the  Lord,  the  shield 


IT  Instead  of,    O  come  let  us  sing,  &c.  the 
following  shall  be  said  or  sung : 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  for 
it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto 
our  God  ;  for  it  is  pleasant,  and 
praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Je- 
rusalem ;  he  gathereth  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are 
broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth 
up  their  wounds. 

He  covereth  the  heaven  with 
clouds,  and  prepareth  rain  for 
the  earth ;  he  maketh  the  grass 
to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his 
food ;  and  to  the  young  ravens 
which  cry. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusa- 
lem :  Praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened 
the  bars  of  thy  gates  ;  he  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within 
thee. 


206 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  one  of  the 
Selections,  or  some  other  portion  of  the 
Psalms,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

H  The  First  Lesson  shall  be  Deut.  viii.  and 
the  Second  Lesson  shall  be  1  Thess.  v. 
12  to  24. 

IT  After  die  General  Thanksgiving,  shall  be 
said  this  which  followeth : 

MOST  gracious  God,  by 
whose  knowledge  the  depths 
are  broken  up,  and  the  clouds 
drop  down  the  dew  ;  we  yield 
thee  unfeigned  thanks  and 
praise,  as  for  all  thy  mercies, 
so  especially  for  the  returns  of 
seed-time  and  harvest,  and  for 
crowning  the  year  with  thy 
goodness,  in  the  increase  of  the 
ground,  and  the  gathering  in 
of  the  fruits  thereof.  And,  we 
beseech  thee,  give  us  a  just 
sense  of  this  great  mercy  ;  such 
as  may  appear  in  our  lives,  by 
an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walking  before  thee  all  our 
days,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord  ;  to  whom,  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
glory  and  honour,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

IT  The  Collect  to  be  used  instead  of  that  for 
the  day. 

O  MOST  merciful  Father, 
who  hast  blessed  the  labours  of 
the  husbandman  in  the  returns 
of  the  fruits  of  the  earth  ;  we 
give  thee  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  for  this  thy  bounty ; 
beseeching  thee  to  continue  thy 
loving  kindness  to  us  ;  that  our 
land  may  still  yield  her  increase, 
to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


rRAYER   AND   THANKSGIVING. 


The  Epistle.     St.  James  i.  16. 

DO  not  err,  my  beloved 
brethren :  every  good  gift  and 
every  perfect  gift  is  from  above; 
and  cometh  down  from  the 
Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is 
no  variableness,  neither  shadow 
of  turning.  Of  his  own  will 
begat  he  us  of  the  word  of  truth, 
that  we  should  be  a  kind  of 
first  fruits  of  his  creatures. 
Wherefore,  my  beloved  breth- 
ren, let  every  man  be  swift  to 
hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to 
wrath :  for  the  wrath  of  man 
worketh  not  the  righteousness 
of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart 
all  filthiness  and  superfluity  of 
naughtiness,  and  receive  with 
meekness  the  ingrafted  word, 
which  is  able  to  save  your  souls. 
Be  ye  doers  of  the  word  ;  and 
not  hearers  only,  deceiving 
your  own  selves.  For  if  any 
be  a  hearer  of  the  word  and  not 
a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man 
beholding  his  natural  face  in  a 
glass;  for  he  beholdeth  himself, 
and  goeth  his  way,  and  straight- 
way forgetteth  what  manner 
of  man  he  was.  But  whoso 
looketh  into  the  perfect  law  of 
liberty,  and  continueth  therein, 
he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer, 
but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this 
man  shall  be  blessed  in  his 
deed.  If  any  man  among  you 
seem  to  be  religious,  and 
bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but 
deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this 
man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure 
religion  and  undefiled  before 
God  and  the  Father  is  this  :  to 
visit  the  fatherless  and  widows 
in  their  affliction,  and  to  keep 
himself  unspotted  from  the 
I  world. 


The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  v.  43. 
YE  have  heard  that  it  hath 
been  said,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  and  hate  thine  enemy. 
But  I  say  unto  you,  love  your 
enemies,  bless  them  that  curse 
you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate 
you,  and  pray  for  them  which 
despitefully  use  you  and  perse 


FAMILY    PRAYERS.  207 

his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and 
on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain 
on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 
For  if  ye  love  them  which  love 
you,  what  reward  have  ye?  do 
not  even  the  publicans  the 
same  ?  Or  if  ye  salute  your 
brethren  only,  what  do  ye  more 
than  others  1    do  not   even  the 


cute  you  ;  that  ye  may  be  the  i  publicans  so  ?  Be  ye  therefore 
children  of  your  Father  which  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
is  in  heaven  :    for  he   maketh  [  which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 


FORMS  OP 


PRAYER  TO  BE   USED  IN  FAMILIES. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

TT  The  master  or  mistress  having  called  together  as  many  of  the  family  as  can  conveniently 
be  present,  let  one  of  them,  or  any  other  whom  they  shall  think  proper,  say  as  follows,  all 
kneeling : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine 
is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.  Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  in  whom  Acknowledgment 
we  live  and  move  and  have  our  beinsr ;  we,  thy  °£ir,G°^'s^Jn^ 

& l  '  '        J    and  preservation, 

needy  creatures,  render  thee  our  humble  praises,  especially  through 
for  thypreservation  of  us  from  the  beginning  of  our  the  nisMpast. 
lives  to  this  day,  and  especially  for  having  delivered 
us  from  the  dangers  of  the  past  night.     To  thy 
watchful  providence  we  owe  it,  *  (that  no  disturb-     *  men  disturb- 
ance hath  come  nigh  us  or  our  dwelling  ;  but,  that  ?"ce* of anHkil}d 

■t  »      .    B     /.  ,       ,        .     to.  /.-I.     befall  afamily,  in- 

we  are  brought  in  safety  to  the  beginning  of  this  stead  of  this,  say, 
day.)  For  these  thy  mercies,  we  bless  and  **  notwitbstan* 
magnify  thy  glorious  name  ;  humbly  beseeching  '"f  ar^brou^nfm 
thee  to  accept  this  our  morning  sacrifice  of  praise  safety  to  the  begin- 
and  thanksgiving;  for  his  sake  who  lay  down  in  the  ninSofthis  dav- 
grave,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


208  FAMILY    PRAYERS. 

'Dedication  of  soul      AND,    since  it  is  of  thy  mercy,    O  gracious 
and  body  to  God's  Father,   that  another  day  is  added  to   our  lives; 

service.witk  areso-  ,  it  i      ,i  i  ■,  ■,      ■,. 

lution  to  be  grow-  we  nere  dedicate  both  our  souls  and  our  bodies 
ing  daily  in  good-  to  thee  and  thy  service,  in  a  sober,  righteous,  and 
godly  life  :  in  which  resolution,  do  thou,  O  merciful 
God,  confirm  and  strengthen  us  ;  that,  as  we  grow 
in  age,  we  may  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  know- 
ledge of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

Prayer  for  grace  BUT,  O  God,  who  knowest  the  weakness  and 
fJrlLTrZZ'-  corruption  of  our  nature,  and  the  manifold 
lution.  temptations  which  we  daily  meet  with  ;  we  humbly 

beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  on  our  infirmi- 
ties, and  to  give  us  the  constant  assistance  of  thy  holy  Spirit ; 
that  we  may  be  effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and  excited 
to  our  duty.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts  such  a  dread  of  thy 
judgments,  and  such  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  goodness  to  us,  as 
may  make  us  both  afraid  and  ashamed  to  offend  thee.  And, 
above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  remembrance  of  that  great 
day,  in  which  we  must  give  a  strict  account  of  our  thoughts, 
words,  and  actions ;  and,  according  to  the  works  done  in  the 
body,  be  eternally  rewarded  or  punished,  by  him  whom  thou 
hast  appointed  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead,  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  grace  to  guide  IN  particular,  we  implore  thy  grace  and  pro- 
andkeepusthefoi-  tection  for  the  ensuing  day.     Keep  us  temperate 

lowing  day. and  for  .  j  j    •    1  j    wv      _,  .  <■ 

God's  blessing  on  m  our  meats  and  drinks,  and  diligent  in  our  several 
the  business  of  the  callings.  Grant  us  patience  under  any  afflictions 
ia"*  On  Sundat  tnou  shalt  see  fit  to  lay  on  us,  and  minds  always 
morning,  instead  contented  with  our  present  condition.  Give  us 
°f  ***fc  say,  and  grace  to  be  just  and  upright  in  all  our  dealings ; 

i6t  thy  holy  opirit  ■    ,  •*  i  i  /*   11        /*  *  j 

accompany  us  to  the  quiet  and  peaceable;  lull  ot  compassion;  and 
place  of  thy  public  ready  to  do  good  to  all  men,  according  to  our 
SS^SfK  abilities  and  opportunities.  Direct  us  in  all  our 
tive,  and  raising  ways  *  (and  prosper  the  works  of  our  hands  in 
our  minds  from  the  the  business  of  our  several  stations.)     Defend  us 

thoughts     of     this  ,,  ,•■   ,  1      i  ...  1  {  ! 

world  to  the  consi-  from  all  dangers  and  adversities ;  and  be  graciously 
deration  of  die  next,  pleased  to  take  us,  and  all  things  belonging  to  us, 
SfyjoiT&  the  ,mder  thY  fatherly  care  and  protection.  These 
prayers  and  praises  things,  and  whatever  else  thou  shalt  see  necessary 
of  thy  Church,  and  an(j  convenient  to  us,  we  humbly  beg,  through 
with^ioncsUiearti!  the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
in  order  to  practise  0ur  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

it. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 
Amen. 


FAMILY    PRAYERS.  209 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

IT  The  family  being  together,  a  little  before  bed  time,  let  the  master  or  mistress,  or  any 
other  whom  they  shall  think  proper,  say  as  follows,  all  kneeling  : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine 
is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

MOST  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  eyes  Confession  of 
than  to  behold  iniquitv,  and  hast  promised  for-  sins,  with  a  prayer 

11     .«     *       *    i  r  i     n  i       fur  contrition  ana 

giveness  to  all  those   who  confess   and   forsake  pardon, 

their   sins ;  we  come  before  thee  in  an  humble 

sense  of  our  own  unworthiness,  acknowledging 

our  manifold  transgressions  of  thy  righteous  laws.*     *  Here,  let  Mm 

But,  O  gracious  Father,  who  desirest  not  the  death  w>>°  reads>  mak{ « 

-  .  °  ,       ,  ,  i,i-      short    pause,   that 

of  a  sinner,  look  upon  us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  every  one  may  se. 
mercy,   and   forgive   us   all   our    transgressions,  cre/ty  confess  the 
Make  us  deeply  sensible  of  the  great  evil  of  them;  ^'5$?***'* 
and  work  in  us  an  hearty  contrition  ;  that  we  may 
obtain  forgiveness  at  thy  hands,   who  art   ever 
ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent  sinners  ;  for 
the   sake   of  thy  Son   Jesus   Christ,    our  only 
Saviour  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

AND    lest,     through    Our    Own    frailty,    01'    the      Prayer  for  grace 

temptations  which  encompass  us,  we  be  drawn  ^  reform  and  grow 
again  into  sin,  vouchsafe  us,  we  beseech  thee,  be 
the  direction  and  assistance  of  thy  holy  Spirit. 
Reform  whatever  is  amiss  in  the  temper  and  disposition  of  our 
souls  ;  that  no  unclean  thoughts,  unlawful  designs,  or  inordinate 
desires,  may  rest  there.  Purge  our  hearts  from  envy,  hatred, 
and  malice  ;  that  we  may  never  suffer  the  sun  to  go  down  upon 
our  wrath ;  but  may  always  go  to  our  rest  in  peace,  charity, 
and  good-will,  with  a  conscience  void  of  offence  towards  thee 
and  towards  men  :  That  so,  we  may  be  preserved  pure  and 
blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our  .Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

AND  accept,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions  for  all    m 
mankind.     Let  the  light  of  thy  Gospel  shine  upon    ne  Intercession- 
all   nations;    and  may   as  many  as  have   received  it,  live  as 
becomes  it.    Be  gracious  unto  thy  Church  ;  and  grant  that  every 
member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  serve 


210  FAMILY    PRAYERS. 

thee  faithfully.  Bless  all  in  authority  over  us;  and  so  rule 
their  hearts  and  strengthen  their  hands,  that  they  may  punish 
wickedness  and  vice,  and  maintain  thy  true  religion  and  virtue. 
Send  down  thy  blessings,  temporal  and  spiritual,  upon  all  our 
relations,  friends,  and  neighbours.  Reward  all  who  have  done 
us  good,  and  pardon  all  those  who  have  done  or  wish  us  evil, 
and  give  them  repentance  and  better  minds.  Be  merciful  to 
all  who  are  in  any  trouble  ;  and  do  thou,  the  God  of  pity, 
administer  to  them  according  to  their  several  necessities,  for  his 
sake  who  went  about  doing  good,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

The  Thanksgiving.  ™  °ur  V^jevs,  °  LoRD'  w°  Join  our  unfeigned 
thanks  lor  all  thy  mercies ;  for  our  being,  our 
reason,  and  all  other  endowments  and  faculties  of  soul  and  body  ; 
for  our  health,  friends,  food,  and  raiment,  and  all  the  other 
comforts  and  conveniences  of  life.  Above  all,  we  adore  thy 
mercy  in  sending  thy  only  Son  into  the  world,  to  redeem  us 
from  sin  and  eternal  death,  and  in  giving  us  the  knowledge  and 
sense  of  our  duty  towards  thee.  We  bless  thee  for  thy  patience 
with  us,  notwithstanding  our  many  and  great  provocations  ;  for 
all  the  directions,  assistances,  and  comforts  of  thy  holy  Spirit ; 
for  thy  continual  care  and  watchful  providence  over  us  through 
the  whole  course  of  our  lives  ;  and  particularly  for  the  mercies 
and  benefits  of  the  past  day  :  beseeching  thee  to  continue  these 
thy  blessings  to  us  ;  and  to  give  us  grace  to  show  our  thankful- 
ness in  a  sincere  obedience  to  his  laws,  through  whose  merits 
and  intercession  we  received  them  all,  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  God's  IN  particular,  we  beseech  thee  to  continue  thy 
protection  through  gracious  protection  to  us  this  night.     Defend  us 

the  night  following.  9  n   j  j       •      t  •    /•  j  _<•  xur 

J  from  all  dangers  and  mischiefs,  and  from  the  tear 

of  them  ;  that  we  may  enjoy  such  refreshing  sleep, 
as  may  fit  us  for  the  duties  of  the  following  day.  Make  us  ever 
mindful  of  the  time  when  we  shall  lie  down  in  the  dust ;  and 
grant  us  grace  always  to  live  in  such  a  state,  that  we  may  never 
be  afraid  to  die :  so  that  living  and  dying  we  may  be  thine, 
through  the  merits  and  satisfaction  of  thy  son  Christ  Jesus, 
in  whose  name  we  offer  up  these  our  imperfect  prayers.  Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore. 
Amen. 

IT  On  Sundays  and  on  other  days,  when  it  may  be  convenient,  it  will  be  proper  to  begin 
with  a  chapter,  or  part  of  a  chapter,  from  the  New  Testament. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


TO    BE    USED    INSTEAD    OF    THE    PSALMS    FOR    THE    DAY,    AT    THE 
DISCRETION    OF    THE    MINISTER. 


SELECTION  I. 

Psalm  19.     Cceli  enarrant. 
THE    heavens    declare    the 
glory  of  God  ;    and  the  firma- 
ment showeth  his  handy  work. 
One  day  telleth  another;  and 
one  night  certifieth  another. 

There  is  neither  speech  nor 
language ;  but  their  voices  are 
heard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into 
all  lands  ;  and  their  words  into 
the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  taberna- 
cle for  the  sun  ;  which  cometh 
forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of 
his  chamber,  and  rejoice th  as  a 
giant  to  run  his  course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  utter- 
most part  of  the  heaven,  and 
runneth  about  unto  the  end  of 
it  again ;  and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an 
undefiled  law,  converting  the 
soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord 
is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom  unto 
the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are 
right,  and  rejoice  the  heart  ; 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord 
is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto 
the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean, 
and  endureth  for  ever  ;  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are 
true,  and  righteous  altogether. 
More  to  be  desired  are  they 
than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine 


gold  ;  sweeter  also  than  honey, 
and  the  honey-comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy 
servant  taught ;  and  in  keeping 
of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he 
offendeth  ?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from 
presumptuous  sins,  lest  they 
get  the  dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
be  alway  acceptable  in  thy 
sight, 

O  Lord,  my  strength,  and 
my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  24.    Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's, 
and  all  that  therein  is  ;  the 
compass  of  the  world,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon 
the  seas,  and  prepared  it  upon 
the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the 
hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 

Even  he  that  hath  clean 
hands  and  a  pure  heart;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing 
from  the  Lord  ;  and  righteous- 
ness from  the  God  of  his  salva- 
tion. 

This  is  the  generation  of 
those  who  seek  him  ;  even  of 
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212 

those  who  seek  thy  face,  O 
Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
It  is  the  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty 
in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
Even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  103.     Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul ;  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmi- 
ties; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving  kind- 
ness ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth 
with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

The  Lord  executeth  right- 
eousness and  judgment,  for  all 
them  that  are  oppressed  with 
wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto 
Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compas- 
sion and  mercy,  long-suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  alway  be  chiding ; 
neither  keepeth  he  his  anger 
for  ever. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


He  hath  not  dealt  with  ua 
after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  wicked- 
nesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven 
is  in  comparison  of  the  earth  ; 
so  great  is  his  mercy  also  to- 
ward those  who  fear  him  ! 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east 
is  from  the  west ;  so  far  hath 
he  set  our  sins  from  us  ! 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth 
his  own  children  ;  even  so  is 
the  Lord  merciful  unto  them 
that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof  we 
are  made  ;  he  remembereth  that 
we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as 
grass ;  for  he  flourisheth  as  a 
flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind 
goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone ;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it 
no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of 
the  Lord  endureth  for  ever  and 
ever  upon  those  who  fear  him  ; 
and  his  righteousness  upon 
children's  children ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his 
covenant,  and  think  upon  his 
commandments  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his 
seat  in  heaven,  and  his  kingdom 
ruleth  over  all. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels 
of  his,  ye  that  excel  in  strength ; 
ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment, 
and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of 
his  words. 

O  praise  the,  Lord,  all  ye  his 
hosts  ;  ye  servants  of  his,  that 
do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord, 
all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion :  Praise  thou 
the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


SELECTION  n. 

Prom  Psalm  139.    Domine,  probasti. 

0  LORD,  thou  hast  searched 
me  out,  and  known  me ;  thou 
knowest  my  down-sitting,  and 
mine  up-rising  ;  thou  under- 
standest  my  thoughts  long  be- 
fore. 

Thou  art  about  my  path,  and 
about  my  bed,  and  spiest  out  all 
my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in 
my  tongue,  but  thou,  O  Lord, 
knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  fashioned  me  be- 
hind and  before,  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  won- 
derful and  excellent  for  me  ;  I 
cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from 
thy  Spirit  1  or  whither  shall  I 
go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven, 
thou  art  there  ;  if  I  go  down  to 
hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the 
morning,  and  remain  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy 
hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peradventure  the 
darkness  shall  cover  me  ;  then 
shall  my  night  be  turned  to 
day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no 
darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day ; 
the  darkness  and  light  to  thee 
are  both  alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine  ;  thou 
hast  covered  me  in  my  mother's 
womb. 

1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
fully  made  :     marvellous    are 


213 

thy  works,   and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

My  bones  are  not  hid  from 
thee,  though  I  be  made  secretly, 
and  fashioned  beneath  in  the 
earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  sub- 
stance, yet  being  imperfect ; 
and  in  thy  book  were  all  my 
members  written. 

Which  day  by  day  were 
fashioned,  when  as  yet  there 
was  none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  counsels 
unto  me,  O  God  ;  O  how  great 
is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more 
in  number  than  the  sand  ;  when 
I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with 
thee. 

Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the 
ground  of  my  heart ;  prove  me, 
and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any 
way  of  wickedness  in  me  ;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  145.     Exaltabo  te,  Deus. 

I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O 
God,  my  King,  and  I  will  praise 
thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks 
unto  thee,  and  praise  thy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  mar- 
vellous, worthy  to  be  praised  ; 
there  is  no  end  to  his  great- 
ness. 

One  generation  shall  praise 
thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking 
of  thy  worship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works  ; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of 
the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts  ;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy 
greatness. 


Jg 


214 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


The  memorial  of  thine 
abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed,  and  men  shall  sing  of 
thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and 
merciful ;  long-suffering,  and 
of  great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto 
every  man,  and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power ; 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory, 
and  mightiness  of  thy  kingdom, 
might  be  known  unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  and  thy  dominion 
endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such 
as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  all  those 
who  are  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon 
thee,  O  Lord,  and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and 
fillest  all  things  living  with 
plenteousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all 
his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his 
works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all 
them  that  call  upon  him  ;  yea, 
all  such  as  call  upon  him  faith- 
fully. 

He  Mill  fulfil  the  desire  of 
those  who  fear  him;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help 
them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all 
those  who  love  him  ;  but  scat- 
tereth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the 
praise  of  the  Lord  :  and  let  all 
flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 


SELECTION  III. 

From  Psalm  51.    Miserere  mei,  Dcus. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O 
God,  after  thy  great  goodness ; 
according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies,  do  away  mine 
offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from 
my  wickedness,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin  : 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults, 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I 
sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight,  that  thou  mightest  be 
justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear 
when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in 
wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth 
in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom 
secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with 
hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall 
be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of 
joy  and  gladness,  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins, 
and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O 
God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy 
presence,  and  take  not  thy 
holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy 
help  again,  and  stablish  me 
with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways 
unto  the  wicked,   and   sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 
Deliver     me     from     blood- 


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guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art 
the  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O 
Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall  show 
thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice, 
else  would  I  give  it  thee  ;  but 
thou  delightest  not  in  burnt- 
offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God,  is  a 
troubled  spirit :  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

From  Psalm  42.     Quemadmodum. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desireth 
the  water-brooks,  so  longeth 
my  sold  after  thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God, 
yea,  even  for  the  living  God  : 
when  shall  I  come  to  appear 
before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat 
day  and  night ;  while  they  daily 
say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy 
God? 

Now  when  I  think  thereupon, 
I  pour  out  my  heart  by  myself; 
for  I  went  with  the  multitude, 
and  brought  them  forth  into  the 
house  of  God, 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holyday. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of 
heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disquieted  within 
me  ? 

Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I 
will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his 
loving-kindness  in  the  day-time; 
and  in  the  night-season  did  I 
sing  of  him,  and  made  my 
prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 


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I  will  say  unto  the  God  of 
my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  thus 
heavily,  while  the  enemy 
oppresseth  me  ? 

Namely,  while  they  say  daily 
unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy 
God? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O 
my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me  ? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for 
I  will  yet  thank  him,  who  is  the 
help  of  my  countenance  and  my 
God. 


SELECTION  IV. 

Psalm  37.     Noli  csmulari. 

FRET  not  thyself  because 
of  the  ungodly  ;  neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  evil  doers: 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut 
down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green 
herb. 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the 
Lord,  and  be  doing  good ; 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily 
thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord, 
and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the 
Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteous- 
ness as  clear  as  the  light  ;  and 
thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon- 
day. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord, 
and  abide  patiently  upon  him; 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him 
whose  way  doth  prosper,  against 
the  man  that  doeth  after  evil 
counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and 
let   go    displeasure  ;    fret  not 


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thyself,  else  shalt  thou  be  moved 
to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted 
out  ;  and  they  that  patiently 
abide  the  Lord,  those  shall 
inherit  the  land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the 
ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  ; 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place, 
and  he  shall  be  away. 

But  the  meek-spirited  shall 
possess  the  earth,  and  shall  be 
refreshed  in  the  multitude  of 
peace. 

The  ungodly  seeketh  counsel 
against  the  just,  and  gnasheth 
upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to 
scorn ;  for  he  hath  seen  that 
his  day  is  coming. 

The  ungodly  have  drawn  out 
the  sword,  and  have  bent  their 
bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and 
needy,  and  to  slay  such  as  are 
of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through 
their  own  heart,  and  their  bow 
shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  right- 
eous hath,  is  better  than  great 
riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly 
shall  be  broken,  and  the  Lord 
upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days 
of  the  godly  ;  and  their  inherit- 
ance shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded 
in  the  perilous  time  ;  and  in  the 
days  of  dearth  they  shall  have 
enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they 
shall  perish,  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consiune  as 
the  fat  of  lambs ;  yea,  even  as 
the  smoke  shall  they  consume 
away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and 


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payeth  not  again;  but  the  right- 
eous is  merciful  and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God, 
shall  possess  the  land  ;  and  they 
that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be 
rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good 
man's  going,  and  maketh  his 
ways  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not 
be  cast  away ;  for  the  Lord 
upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now 
am  old,  and  yet  saw  I  never  the 
righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed 
begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merci- 
ful, and  lendeth ;  and  his  seed 
is  blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the 
thing  that  is  good,  and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the 
thing  that  is  right;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they 
are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be 
punished  ;  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted 
out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit 
the  land,  and  dwell  therein  for 
ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous 
is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and 
his  tongue  "will  be  talking  of 
judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his 
heart,  and  his  goings  shall  not 
slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  right- 
eous, and  seeketh  occasion  to 
slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him 
in  his  hand,  nor  condemn  him 
when  he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and 
keep   his   way,   and    he    shall 


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promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt 
possess  the  land  :  when  the 
ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt 
see  it. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  un- 
godly in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay- 
tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was 
gone  :  I  sought  him,  but  his 
place  could  nowhere  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take 
heed  unto  the  thing  that  is  right; 
for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace 
at  the  last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  they 
shall  perish  together  :  and  the 
end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall 
be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

But  the  salvation  of  the 
righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in 
the  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by 
them,  and  save  them  ;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  ungodly, 
and  shall  save  them,  because 
they  put  their  trust  in  him. 


SELECTION  V. 

Psalm  1.     Bealus  vir,  qui  non  dbiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in 
the  way  of  sinners,  and  hath 
not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the 
scornful : 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  laAv 
of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  his  law 
will  he  exercise  himself  day 
and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree 
planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due 
season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 
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and  look,  whatsoever  he  doeth, 
it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not 
so  with  them,  but  they  are  like 
the  chaff  which  the  wind  scat- 
tereth  away  from  the  face  of 
the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall 
not  be  able  to  stand  in  the 
judgment,  neither  the  sinners 
in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knoweth  the 
way  of  the  righteous  ;  and  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  15.     Domine,  quis  habitabit? 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in 
thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who  shall 
rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  un- 
corrupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing 
which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the 
truth  from  his  heart : 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit 
in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to 
his  neighbour,  and  hath  not 
slandered  his  neighbour : 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself, 
but  is  lowly  in  his  own  eyes, 
and  maketh  much  of  them  that 
fear  the  Lord  : 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his 
neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his 
own  hindrance  : 

He  that  hath  not  given  his 
money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent : 

Whoso  doeth  these  things, 
shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  91.     Qui  habitat. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under  the 
defence  of  the  Most  High,  shall 
abide  under  the  shadow  of  the 
Almighty. 

I  will   say  unto   the  Lord, 


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Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
strong  hold  ;  my  God,  in  him 
will  I  trust. 

For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from 
the  snare  of  the  hunter,  and 
from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under 
his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
safe  under  his  feathers  ;  his 
faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be 
thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for 
any  terror  by  night,  nor  for  the 
arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 

For  the  pestilence  that  walk- 
eth  in  darkness,  nor  for  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the 
noon-day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  beside 
thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not 
come  nigh  thee. 

Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt 
thou  behold,  and  see  the  reward 
of  the  ungodly. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  hope; 
thou  hast  set  thine  house  of 
defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen 
unto  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels 
charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee 
in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their 
hands ;  that  thou  hurt  not  thy 
foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion 
and  adder  :  the  young  lion  and 
the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread 
under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love 
upon  me,  therefore  will  I 
deliver  him  ;  I  will  set  him  up, 
because  he  hath  known  my 
name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I 
will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I  am  with 


him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver 

him,  and  bring  him  to  honour. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy 

him,  and  show  him  my  salvation. 


SELECTION  VI. 

From  Psalm  32.     Bcati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose 
unrighteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom 
the  Lord  imputeth  no  sin,  and 
in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin 
unto  thee ;  and  mine  unright- 
eousness have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins 
unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so  thou 
forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my 
sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that 
is  godly  make  his  prayer  unto 
thee,  in  a  time  when  thou 
mayest  be  found  ;  but  in  the 
great  water  floods  they  shall 
not  come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide 
me  in ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble ;  thou  shalt 
compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach 
thee  in  the  way  wherein  thou 
shalt  go ;  and  I  will  guide  thee 
with  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the 
ungodly ;  but  whoso  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy 
embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and 
rejoice  in  the  Lord  ;  and  be 
joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of 
heart. 

Psalm  130.     De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I 
called  unto  thee,  O  Lord; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 


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0  let  thine  ears  consider  well 
the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide 
it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with 
thee ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
feared.^ 

1  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my 
soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleethunto  the  Lord 
before  the  morning  watch  ; 
I  say,  before  the  morning 
watch. 

0  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  ; 
for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  121.     Levavi  oculos  meos. 

1  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes 
unto  the  hills,  from  Avhence 
cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from 
the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot 
to  be  moved,  and  he  that  keep- 
eth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel 
shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy 
keeper  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  defence 
upon  thy  right  hand  : 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not 
burn  thee  by  day  ;  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee 
from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is  even  he 
that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy 
going  out  and  thy  coming  in, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 


SELECTION  VII. 

Psalm  23.    Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ; 
therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green 
pasture,  and  lead  me  forth 
beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul, 
and  bring  me  forth  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  name's 
sake. 

Yea,  though  I  Walk  through 
the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for 
thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table 
before  me  against  them  that 
trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anointed 
my  head  with  oil,  and  my  cup 
shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving  kindness  and 
mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life  ;  and  I  will 
dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
for  ever. 

Psalm  34.     Benedicam  Domino. 

I  WILL  alway  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast 
in  the  Lord  ;  the  humble  shall 
hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  praise  the  Lord  with  me  ; 
and  let  us  magnify  his  name 
together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me  ;  yea,  he  delivered  me 
out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him, 
and  were  lightened  ;  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the 
Lord  heareth  him ;  yea,  and 
saveth  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 


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The  angel  of  the  Lord  tar- 
rieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious 
the  Lord  is  :  blessed  is  the  man 
that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are 
his  saints;  for  they  that  fear 
him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer 
hunger  ;  but  they  who  seek  the 
Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of 
thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and  heark- 
en unto  me  ;  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth 
to  live,  and  would  fain  see  good 
days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 
and  thy  lips,  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ; 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord 
is  against  them  that  do  evil,  to 
root  out  the  remembrance  of 
them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the 
Lord  heareth  them,  and  deliver- 
eth them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  those 
who  are  of  a  contrite  heart,  and 
will  save  such  as  are  of  an 
humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of 
the  righteous  ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so 
that  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the 

ungodly ;    and    they  that  hate 

the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The    Lord    delivereth    the 

souls  of  his  servants;  and  all 


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they  that  put  their  trust  in  him 
shall  not  be  destitute. 

Psalm  65.     Te  decet  hymnus. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  praised 
in  Sion  ;  and  unto  thee  shall 
the  vow  be  performed  in  Jeru- 
salem. 

Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer, 
unto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against 
me :  O  be  thou  merciful  unto 
our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  choosest,  and  receivest 
unto  thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy 
court,  and  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even 
of  thy  holy  temple. 

Thou  shalt  show  us  wonder- 
ful things  in  thy  righteousness, 
O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou 
that  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that 
remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth 
fast  the  mountains,  and  is 
girded  about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of 
the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  of  the 
people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens, 
thou  that  makest  the  out-goings 
of  the  morning  and  evening  to 
praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and 
blessest  it ;  thou  makest  it  very 
plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of 
water :  thou  preparest  their 
corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for 
the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows  ; 
thou  sendest  rain  into  the  little 
valleys  thereof;  thou  makest  it 


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soft  with  the  drops  of  rain,  and 
blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with 
thy  goodness,  and  thy  clouds 
drop  fatness. 

They  shall  drop  upon  the 
dwellings  of  the  wilderness, 
and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice 
on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of 
sheep  ;  the  valleys  also  shall 
stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that 
they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 


SELECTION  VIII. 

From  Psalm  84.     Quam  dilecta  1 

O  HOW  amiable  are  thy 
dwellings,  thou  Lord  of  hosts ! 

My  soul  hath  a  desire  and 
longing  to  enter  into  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and 
my  flesh  rejoice  in  the  living 
God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found 
her  an  house,  and  the  swallow 
a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her 
young;  even  thy  altars,  O  Lord 
of  hosts,  my  King  and  my 
God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell 
in  thy  house ;  they  will  be 
alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale 
of  misery,  use  it  for  a  well ; 
and  the  pools  are  filled  with 
water. 

They  will  go  from  strength 
to  strength,  and  unto  the  God 
of  gods  appeareth  every  one 
of  them  in  Sion. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear 
my  prayer ;  hearken,  O  God 
of  Jacob, 


For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is 
better  than  a  thousand. 

I  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper 
in  the  house  of  my  God,  than 
to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungod- 
liness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light 
and  defence  ;  the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  worship  ;  and  no 
good  thing  shall  he  withhold 
from  them  that  live  a  godly 
life. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed 
is  the  man  that  putteth  his  trust 
in  thee. 

Psalm  85.     Benedixisti,  Doinine. 

LORD,  thou  art  become 
gracious  unto  thy  land ;  thou 
hast  turned  away  the  captivity 
of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence 
of  thy  people,  and  covered  all 
their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy 
displeasure,  and  turned  thyself 
from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O  God  our 
Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us 
for  ever  ?  and  Avilt  thou  stretch 
out  thy  wrath  from  one  genera- 
tion to  another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and 
quicken  us,  that  thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

1  Avill  hearken  what  the  Lord 
God  will  say  concerning  me ; 
for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto 
his  people,  and  to  his  saints, 
that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh 
them  that  fear  him ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and    truth    are    met 


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together  :  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the 
earth,  and  righteousness  hath 
looked  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show 
loving  kindness  ;  and  our  land 
shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before 
him ;  and  he  shall  direct  his 
going  in  the  way. 

Psalm  93.     Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  king,  and 
hath  put  on  glorious  apparel ; 
the  Lord  hath  put  on  his 
apparel,  and  girded  himself  with 
strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round 
world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began, 
hath  thy  seat  been  prepared  : 
Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord, 
the  floods  have  lift  up  their 
voice ;  the  floods  lift  up  their 
waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are 
mighty,  and  rage  horribly ;  but 
yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on 
high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord, 
are  very  sure :  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  97.     Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  king,  the  earth 
may  be  glad  thereof;  yea,  the 
multitude  of  the  isles  may  be 
glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are 
round  about  him  ;  righteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation 
of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  fire  before 
him,  and  burn  up  his  enemies 
on  every  side. 


His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto 
the  world ;  the  earth  saw  it, 
and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the 
whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared 
his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that 
worship  carved  images,  and 
that  delight  in  vain  gods : 
worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced ; 
and  the  daughters  of  Juda  were 
glad,  because  of  thy  judgments, 
O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher 
than  all  that  are  in  the  earth  ; 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all 
gods. 

O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see 
that  ye  hate  the  thing  which  is 
evil :  the  Lord  preserveth  the 
souls  of  his  saints ;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  hand  of 
the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light 
for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true- 
hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye 
righteous,  and  give  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


SELECTION  IX. 

Psalm  8.    Domine,  Dominus  noster. 

O  LORD,  our  Governor,  how 
excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
world  ;  thou  that  hast  set  thy 
glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very 
babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of 
thine  enemies,  that  thou  might- 


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est  still  the  enemy  and  the 
avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  thy 
heavens,  even  the  works  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars 
which  thou  hast  ordained. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art 
mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son  of 
man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than 
the  angels,  to  crown  him  with 
glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have 
dominion  of  the  works  of  thy 
hands  ;  and  thou  hast  put  all 
things  in  subjection  under  his 
feet ; 

All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea,  and 
the  beasts  of  the  field ; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the 
fishes  of  the  sea ;  and  what- 
soever walketh  through  the 
paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how 
excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
world  ! 

Prom  Psalm  33.    Exultate,  justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye 
righteous  ;  for  it  becometh  well 
the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp  ; 
sing  praises  unto  him  with  the 
lute,  and  instrument  of  ten 
strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new 
song ;  sing  praises  unto  him 
with  a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord 
is  true,  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and 
judgment ;  the  earth  is  full  of 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord 
were  the  heavens  made,  and  all 
the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath 
of  his  mouth. 


He  gathercth  the  waters  of 
the  sea  together,  as  it  were 
upon  an  heap  ;  and  layeth 
up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure- 
house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the 
Lord  ;  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  : 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was 
done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

From  Psalm  147.  Laudatc  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it 
is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful 
and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up 
Jerusalem,  and  gather  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are 
broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 
He  telleth  the  number  of  the 
stars,  and  calleth  them  all  by 
their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great 
is  his  poAver  ;  yea,  and  his 
Avisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the 
meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungodly 
down  to  the  ground. 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with 
thanksgiving ;  sing  praises  upon 
the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven 
with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain 
for  the  earth  ;  and  maketh  the 
grass  to  grow  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  the  herb  for  the  use 
of  men  ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the 
cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
ra  ens  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord's  delight  is  in 
those  who  fear  him,  and  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy. 


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Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusa- 
lem ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the 
bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  com- 
mandment upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool, 
and  scattereth  the  hoar-frost 
like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like 
morsels  ;  who  is  able  to  abide 
his  frost '! 

He  sendeth  out  his  word, 
and  melteth  them  :  he  bloweth 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters 
flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto 
Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with 
any  nation  ;  neither  have  the 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  Psalm  57.    Miserere  mci,  Dcus. 

SET  up  thyself,  O  God,  above 
the  heavens  ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my 
heart  is  fixed ;  I  will  sing  and 
give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake, 
lute  and  harp  ;  I  myself  will 
awake  right  early. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O  Lord,  among  the  people ; 
and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among 
the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mer- 
cy reacheth  unto  the  heavens, 
and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above 
the  heavens  ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS. 


SELECTION  X. 

From  Psalm  96.     Cantate  Domino. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song ;  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and 
praise  his  name ;  be  telling 
of  his  salvation  from  day  to 
day. 

Declare  his  honour  unto  the 
heathen,  and  his  wonders  unto 
all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and 
cannot  worthily  be  praised  ;  he 
is  more  to  be  feared  than  all 
gods. 

Psalm  148.     Laudate  Dominium. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  of 
heaven  ;  praise  him  in  the 
height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of 
his ;  praise  him,  all  his  host. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  ; 
praise  him,  all  ye  stars  and 
light.  _ 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens, 
and  ye  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  . 
the  Lord  ;    for   he    spake  the 
word,  and  they  were  made  ;  he 
commanded,    and    they    were 
created. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for 
ever  and  ever  ;  he  hath  given 
them  a  law  which  shall  not  be 
broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth, 
ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps ; 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  va- 
pours, wind  and  storm,  fulfilling 
his  word ; 

Mountains  and  all  hills ;  fruit- 
ful trees  and  all  cedars  ; 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  ;  worms 
and  feathered  fowls ; 


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Kings  of  the  earth  and  all 
people  ;  princes  and  all  judges 
of  the  world  ; 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old 
men  and  children,  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  his  name 
only  is  excellent,  and  his  praise 
above  heaven  and  earth. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of 
his  people :  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him ;  even  the  children 
of  Israel,  even  the  people  that 
serveth  him. 

Prom  Psalm  149.     Cantate  Domino. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song  ;  let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him 
that  made  him  ;  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  name  in 
the  dance  ;  let  them  sing  praises 
unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure 
in  his  people,  and  helpeth  the 
meek-hearted. 

Psalm  150.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holi- 
ness ;  praise  him  in  the  firma- 
ment of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts  ; 
praise  him  according  to  his 
excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of 
the  trumpet ;  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals 
and  dances ;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well 
tuned  cymbals  ;  praise  him 
upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath 
breath  praise  the  Lord. 


IT  Portions  of  Psalms,  to  be  sun"  or  said,  at 
Morning  Prayer,  on  certain  Feasts  and 
Fasts,  instead  of  the  Venite  Exultemus, 
when  any  of  the  foregoing  Selections  are 
to  follow  instead  of  the  Psalms,  as  in  the 
Table. 


CHRISTMAS-DAY. 

From  Psalms  45,  89,  110. 

THY  seat,  O  God,  endureth 
for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteous- 
ness, and  hated  iniquity ;  where- 
fore God,  even  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of 
the  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord: 
with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be 
showing  thy  truth,  from  one 
generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall 
be  set  up  for  ever ;  thy  truth 
shalt  thou  establish  in  the 
heavens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence; 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our 
king. 

Thou  spakest  sometime  in 
visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 
saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon 
one  that  is  mighty,  I  have 
exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the 
people. 

I  will  set  his  dominion  in  the 
sea,  and  his  right  hand  in  the 
floods. 

And  I  will  mako  him  my  first 
born,  higher  than  the  kings  of 
the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my 
Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies 
thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod 
of  thy  power  out  of  Sion ;  be 
thou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst 
among  thine  enemies. 

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FOR    HOLY    DAV8. 


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In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall 
the  people  offer  thee  free-will 
offerings  with  an  holy  worship  : 
the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of  the 
womb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not 
repent,  Thou  art  a  priest  for 
ever,  after  the  order  of  Mel- 
chizedec. 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 

From  Psalms  32,  38,  130. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose 
unrighteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto 
whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is 
no  guile. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O 
Lord,  in  thine  anger ;  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  dis- 
pleasure : 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in 
me,  and  thine  hand  presseth 
me  sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone 
over  my  head,  and  are  like  a 
sore  burden,  too  heavy  for  me 
to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wickedness, 
and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O 
Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called 
unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord,  hear 
my  voice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest 
be  extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss,  O  Lord,  who  shall 
stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness 
with  thee,  that  thou  mayest  be 
feared. 


GOOD-FRIDAY. 

From  Psalms  22,  69,  40. 

MY  God,  my  God,  look  upon 
me :  why  hast  thou  forsaken 
me  1  and  art  so  far  from  my 
health,  and  from  the  words  of 
my  complaint  ? 

But  thou  art  holy,  O  thou  that 
inhabitest  the  praises  of  Israel. 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ; 
a  reproach  of  men,  and  despised 
of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh 
me  to  scorn;  they  shoot  out  the 
lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying, 

He  trusted  in  God,  that  he 
would  deliver  him ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked 
layeth  siege  against  me  ;  they 
pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 
They  part  my  garments 
among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me, 

0  Lord  :  O  my  strength,  haste 
thee  to  help  me. 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my 
heart ;  I  am  full  of  heaviness  : 

1  looked  for  some  to  have  pity 
on  me,  but  there  was  no  man  ; 
neither  found  I  any  to  comfort 
me. 

They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ; 
and  when  I  was  thirsty,  they 
gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-offering 
thou  wouldest  not ;  but  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings  and  sacrifice 
for  sin  hast  thou  not  required  : 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come ; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it 
is  written  of  me,  that  I  should 
fulfil  thy  will,  O  God  :  I  am 
content  to  do  it ;  yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 


FOR    HOLY    DAYS. 


ASCENSION-DAY. 

Fhom  Psalms  24,  47. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
The  Lord  strong  and  mighty  ; 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory? 
Even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

O  clap  your  hands  together, 
all  ye  people  ;  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is 
terrible ;  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout ; 
the  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a 
trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing 
praises  ;  sing  praises  unto  our 
King,  sing  praises. 

God  reigneth  over  the  hea- 
then :  God  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are 
gathered  together,  even  the 
people  of  the  God  of  Abraham ; 
for  the  shields  of  the  earth 
belong  unto  God  :  He  is  greatly 
exalted. 


WHITSUNDAY. 

From  Psalms  2,  68. 

I  WILL  declare  the  decree ; 
the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  son,  this  day  have 
I  begotten  thee. 

Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give 
thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
inheritance,    and    the    utmost 


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parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  pos- 
session. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O 
ye  kings  ;  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear, 
and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises 
to  his  name  :  extol  him  that 
rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his 
name  JAH,  and  rejoice  before 
him. 

Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a 
gracious  rain  upon  thine  inhe- 
ritance, and  refreshedst  it  when 
it  was  Aveary. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word  ; 
great  was  the  company  of  those 
that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among 
the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as  the 
wings  of  a  dove  covered  with 
silver,  and  her  feathers  with 
yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high  ; 
thou  hast  led  captivity  captive  ; 
thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ; 
yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that 
the  Lord  God  might  dwell 
among  them. 

Blessed  be  the'  Lord,  who 
daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits  ; 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms 
of  the  earth :  O  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the 
heaven  of  heavens,  which  were 
of  old :  Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his 
voice,  and  that  a  mighty  voice. 
Ascribe  the  strength  unto  God; 
his  excellency  is  over  Israel, 
and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out 
of  thy  holy  places  ;  the  God  of 
Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength 
and  power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God. 


THE 


PSALTER,  OR  PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


THE  FIRST  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  I.     Beatus  vir,  qui  non  dbiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the 
way  of  sinners,  and  hath  not  sat 
in  the  seat  of  the  scornful : 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord,  and  in  his  law 
will  he  exercise  himself  day 
and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree 
planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due 
season  : 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not 
wither ;  and  look,  whatsoever 
he  doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

5  As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is 
not  so  with  them  ;  but  they  are 
like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind 
scattereth  away  from  the  face 
of  the  earth. 

6  Therefore  the  ungodly 
shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in 
the  judgment  ;  neither  the 
sinners  in  the  congregation  of 
the  righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth  the 
way  of  the  righteous  ;  and  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  2.     Quarc  fremuerunt  gentes  ? 

WHY  do  the  heathen  so 
furiously  rage  together  ?  and 
why  do  the  people  imagine  a 
vain  thing  ? 

2   The   kings   of  the   earth 


stand  up,  and  the  rulers  take 
counsel  together  against  the 
Lord,  and  against  his  Anointed : 

3  Let  us  break  their  bonds 
asunder,  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  dwelleth  in  heaven 
shall  laugh  them  to  scorn  :  the 
Lord  shall  have  them  in  de- 
rision. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  unto 
them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6  Yet  have  I  set  my  King 
upon  my  holy  hill  of  Sion. 

7  I  will  preach  the  law, 
whereof  the  Lord  hath  said 
unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this 
day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall 
give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
inheritance,  and  the  utmost 
parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  pos- 
session. 

9  Thou  shalt  bruise  them 
with  a  rod  of  iron,  and  break 
them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's 
vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now,  therefore, 
O  ye  kings  ;  be  learned,  ye  that 
are  judges  of  the  earth. 

11  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear, 
and  rejoice  unto  him  with 
reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be 
angry,  and  so  ye  perish  from 
the  right  way  :  if  his  wrath  be 
kindled,  yea  but  a  little,  blessed 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust 
in  him. 

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Day   1.  the 

Psalm  3.     Domine,  quid  mtiltiplicati? 
LORD,   how   are    they 


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are    tney   in 
creased  that  trouble  me  ?  many 
are  they  that  rise  against  me. 

2  Many  one  there  be  that 
say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my 
defender  ;  thou  art  my  worship, 
and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  I  did  call  upon  the  Lord 
with  my  voice,  and  he  heard  me 
out  of  his  holy  hill. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept, 
and  rose  up  again  ;  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

6  I  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten 
thousands  of  the  people,  that 
have  set  themselves  against  me 
round  about. 

7  Up,  Lord,  and  help  me,  O 
my  God  ;  for  thou  smitest  all 
mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek 
bone  :  thou  hast  broken  the 
teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  belongeth  unto 
the  Lord  ;  and  thy  blessing  is 
upon  thy  people. 

Psalm  4.     Cum  invocarem. 

HEAR  me,  when  I  call,  O 
God  of  my  righteousness  :  thou 
hast  set  me  at  liberty,  when  I 
was  in  trouble ;  have  mercy 
upon  me,  and  hearken  unto  my 
prayer. 

2  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how 
long  will  ye  blaspheme  mine 
honour,  and  have  such  pleasure 
in  vanity,  and  seek  after  false- 
hood ? 

3  Know  this  also,  that  the 
Lord  hath  chosen  to  himself 
the  man  that  is  godly ;  when 
I  call  upon  the  Lord  he  will 
hear  me. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not ; 
commune  with  your  own  heart, 


PSALTER. 

and  in  your  chamber,  and  be 
still. 

5  Oifer  the  sacrifice  of  right- 
eousness, and  put  your  trust  in 
the  Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say. 
Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light 
of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

8  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in 
my  heart,  since  the  time  that 
their  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil 
increased. 

9  I  will  lay  me  down  in 
peace,  and  take  my  rest ;  for  it 
is  thou  Lord  only  that  makest 
me  dwell  in  safety. 


Psalm  5.     Verba  mea  auribus. 

PONDER  my  words,  O  Lord, 
consider  my  meditation. 

2  O  hearken  thou  unto  the 
voice  of  my  calling,  my  King, 
and  my  God  :  for  unto  thee  will 
I  make  my  prayer. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear 
betimes,  O  Lord  ;  early  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer 
unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  the  God  that 
hast  no  pleasure  in  wickedness ; 
neither  shall  any  evil  dwell 
with  thee. 

5  Such  as  be  foolish,  shall 
not  stand  in  thy  sight  ;  for 
thou  hatest  all  them  that  work 
vanity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them 
that  speak  lies  :  the  Lord  will 
abhor  both  the  blood-thirsty 
and  deceitful  man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come 
into  thine  house,  even  upon  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy,  and  in 
thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward 
thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy 
righteousness,  because  of  mine 


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enemies ;   make  thy  way  plain 
before  my  face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithfulness 
in  his  mouth ;  their  inward  parts 
are  very  wickedness. 

10  Their  throat  is  an  open 
sepulchre ;  they  flatter  with 
their  tongue. 

11  Destroy  thou  them,  O 
God  ;  let  them  perish  through 
their  own  imaginations  ;  cast 
them  out  in  the  multitude  of 
their  ungodliness ;  for  they  have 
rebelled  against  thee. 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put 
their  trust  in  thee  rejoice  :  they 
shall  ever  be  giving  of  thanks, 
because  thou  defendest  them  ; 
they  that  love  thy  name  shall 
be  joyful  in  thee  : 

13  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  give 
thy  blessing  unto  the  righteous, 
and  with  thy  favourable  kind- 
ness wilt  thou  defend  him,  as 
with  a  shield. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  6.    Domine,  ne  in  furore. 

O  LORD,  rebuke  me  not 
in  thine  indignation,  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  displeasure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O 
Lord,  for  I  am  weak  :  O  Lord, 
heal  me,  for  my  bones  are 
vexed. 

3  My  soul  also  is  sore  trou- 
bled :  but,  Lord,  how  long  wilt 
thou  punish  me  ? 

4  Turn  thee,  O  Lord,  and 
deliver  my  soul ;  O  save  me,  for 
thy  mercies'  sake : 

5  For  in  death  no  man 
remembereth  thee  ;  and  who 
will  give  thee  thanks  in  the  pit  ? 

6  I  am  weary  of  my  groaning: 
every  night  wash  I  my  bed,  and 
water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

7  My  beauty  is  gone  for  very 


THE    PSALTER.  DaY    1. 

trouble,  and  worn  away  because 
of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Away  from  me  all  ye  that 
work  vanity;  for  the  Lord 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my 
petition ;  the  Lord  will  receive 
my  prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall  be 
confounded,  and  sore  vexed ; 
they  shall  be  turned  back,  and 
put  to  shame  suddenly. 

Psalm  7.     Domine,  Deus  meus. 

O  LORD,  my  God,  in  thee 
have  I  put  my  trust :  save  me 
from  all  them  that  persecute 
me,  and  deliver  me  ; 

2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul 
like  a  lion,  and  tear  it  in  pieces, 
while  there  is  none  to  help. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have 
done  any  such  thing ;  or  if  there 
be  any  wickedness  in  my  hands ; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil 
unto  him  that  dealt  friendly 
with  me  ;  yea,  I  have  delivered 
him  that  without  any  cause  is 
mine  enemy  ; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  per- 
secute my  soul,  and  take  me ; 
yea,  let  him  tread  my  life  down 
upon  the  earth,  and  lay  mine 
honour  in  the  dust. 

6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy 
wrath,  and  lift  up  thyself, 
because  of  the  indignation  of 
mine  enemies  ;  arise  up  for  me 
in  the  judgment  that  thou  hast 
commanded  : 

7  And  so  shall  the  congre- 
gation of  the  people  come  about 
thee  :  for  their  sakes  therefore 
lift  up  thyself  again. 

8  The  Lord  shall  judge  the 
people :  give  sentence  with  me, 
O    Lord,    according    to    my 


Day  2.  the  psalter. 

righteousness,    and    according 
to  the  innoccncy  that  is  in  me. 

9  O  let  the  wickedness  of  the 
ungodly  come  to  an  end ;  but 
guide  thou  the  just. 

10  For  the  righteous  God 
trieth  the  very  hearts  and  reins. 

11  My  help  cometh  of  God, 
who  preserve th  them  that  are 
true  of  heart. 

12  God  is  a  righteous  judge, 
strong,  and  patient ;  and  God  is 
provoked  every  day. 

13  If  a  man  will  not  turn,  he 
will  whet  his  sword  ;  he  hath 
bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

14  He  hath  prepared  for  him 
the  instruments  of  death  ;  he 
ordaineth  his  arrows  against  the 
persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travaileth  with 
mischief;  he  hath  conceived 
sorrow,  and  brought  forth  un- 
godliness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and  digged 
up  a  pit,  and  is  fallen  himself 
into  the  destruction  that  he 
made  for  other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall  come 
upon  his  own  head,  and  his 
wickedness  shall  fall  on  his  own 
pate. 

18  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord,  according  to  his 
righteousness  ;  and  I  will  praise 
the  name   of  the    Lord   most 


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3  For  I  will  consider  thy 
heavens,  even  the  works  of  thy 
lingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars 
which  thou  hast  ordained. 

4  What  is  man,  that  thou 
art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the 
son  of  man  that  thou  visitest 
him  ? 

5  Thou  madest  him  lower 
than  the  angels,  to  crown  him 
with  glory  and  worship. 

6  Thou  makest  him  to  have 
dominion  of  the  works  of  thy 
hands :  and  thou  hast  put  all 
things  in  subjection  under  his 
feet ; 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea, 
and  the  beasts  of  the  field; 

8  The  fowls  of  the  air,  and 
the  fishes  of  the  sea ;  and 
whatsoever  walketh  through 
the  paths  of  the  seas. 

9  O  Lord,  our  Governor, 
how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  world ! 


high. 

Psalm  8.    Dominc,  Dominus  noster. 

O  LORD,  our  Governor,  how 
excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the 
world ;  thou  that  hast  set  thy 
glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very 
babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of 
thine  enemies,that  thou  mightest 
still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 


THE  SECOND  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  9.     Confitebor  tibi. 

1  WILL  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart ;  I  will  speak  of  all  thy 
marvellous  works. 

2  I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice 
in  thee ;  yea,  my  songs  will  I 
make  of  thy  name,  O  thou  Most 
Highest. 

3  While  mine  enemies  are 
driven  back,  they  shall  fall  and 
perish  at  thy  presence : 

4  For  thou  hast  maintained 
my  right  and  my  cause  ;  thou 
art  set  in  the  throne  that judgest 
right. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the 
heathen,    and    destroyed     the 


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ungodly ;    thou   hast   put    out 
their  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

6  O  thou  enemy,  destructions 
are  come  to  a  perpetual  end ; 
even  as  the  cities  which  thou 
hast  destroyed,  their  memorial 
is  perished  with  them. 

7  But  the  Lord  shall  endure 
for  ever  ;  he  hath  also  prepared 
his  seat  of  judgment. 

8  For  he  shall  judge  the 
world  in  righteousness,  and 
minister  true  judgment  unto  the 
people. 

9  The  Lord  also  will  be 
a  defence  for  the  oppressed, 
even  a  refuge  in  due  time  of 
trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy 
name  will  put  their  trust  in 
thee ;  for  thou,  Lord,  hast 
never  failed  them  that  seek 
thee. 

110  praise  the  Lord  which 
dwelleth  in  Sion;  show  the 
people  of  his  doings  : 

12  For  when  he  maketh 
inquisition  for  blood,  he  remem- 
bereth  them,  and  forgetteth  not 
the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

13  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O 
Lord  ;  consider  the  trouble 
which  I  suffer  of  them  that  hate 
me,  thou  that  liftest  me  up  from 
the  gates  of  death  ; 

14  That  I  may  show  all  thy 
praises  within  the  ports  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion:  I  will  rejoice 
in  thy  salvation. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk 
down  in  the  pit  that  they  made; 
in  the  same  net  which  they  hid 
privily  is  their  foot  taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  to 
execute  judgment ;  the  ungodly 
is  trapped  in  the  work  of  his 
own  hands. 

17  The    wicked    shall     be 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     2. 

turned   into  hell,  and   all    the 
people  that  forget  God. 

18  For  the  poor  shall  not 
alway  be  forgotten  ;  the  patient 
abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not 
perish  for  ever. 

19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not 
man  have  the  upper  hand ;  let 
the  heathen  be  judged  in  thy 
sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O  Lord, 
that  the  heathen  may  know 
themselves  to  be  but  men. 

Psalm  10.     Ut  quid,  Domine  ? 

WHY  standest  thou  so  far 
off,  O  Lord,  and  hidest  thy  face 
in  the  needful  time  of  trouble  ? 

2  The  ungodly,  for  his  own 
lust,  doth  persecute  the  poor  ; 
let  them  be  taken  in  the 
crafty  wiiiness  that  they  have 
imagined. 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made 
boast  of  his  own  heart's  desire, 
and  speaketh  good  of  the  covet- 
ous, whom  God  abhorreth. 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud, 
that  he  careth  not  for  God, 
neither  is  God  in  all  his 
thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  alway  griev- 
ous ;  thy  judgments  are  far 
above  out  of  his  sight,  and  there- 
fore defieth  he  all  his  enemies. 

6  For  he  hath  said  in  his 
heart,  Tush,  I  shall  never  be 
cast  down,  there  shall  no  harm 
happen  unto  me. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing, 
deceit,  and  fraud ;  under  his 
tongue  is  ungodliness  and 
vanity. 

8  He  sitteth  lurking  in  the 
thievish  corners  of  the  streets, 
and  privily  in  his  lurking  dens 
doth  he  murder  the  innocent ; 
his  eyes  are  set  against  the  poor- 


Day  2. 

9  For  he  lieth  waiting  se- 
cretly ;  even  as  a  lion  lurketh 
he  in  his  den,  that  he  may 
ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravish  the  poor, 
when  he  getteth  him  into  his  net. 

11  He  falleth  down  and 
humbleth  himself,  that  the  con- 
gregation of  the  poor  may  fall 
into  the  hands  of  his  captains. 

12  He  that  saith  in  his  heart, 
Tush,  God  hath  forgotten ;  he 
hideth  aAvay  his  face,  and  he 
will  never  see  it. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord  God,  and 
lift  up  thine  hand  ;  forget  not 
the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the 
wicked  blaspheme  God,  while 
he  doth  say  in  his  heart,  Tush, 
thou  God  carest  not  for  it  ? 

15  Surely  thou  hast  seen  it ; 
for  thou  beholdest  ungodliness 
and  wrong, 

16  That  thou  may  est  take 
the  matter  into  thy  hand  :  the 
poor  committeth  himself  unto 
thee  ;  for  thou  art  the  helper 
of  the  friendless. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of 
the  ungodly  and  malicious  ; 
take  away  his  ungodliness,  and 
thou  shalt  find  none. 

18  The  Lord  is  King  for 
ever  and  ever,  and  the  heathen 
are  perished  out  of  the  land. 

19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard 
the  desire  of  the  poor  ;  thou 
preparest  their  heart,  and  thine 
ear  hearkeneth  thereto. 

20  To  help  the  fatherless 
and  poor  unto  their  right,  that 
the  man  of  the  earth  be  no  more 
exalted  against  them. 

Psalm  11.     In  Domino  confido. 

IN  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust ; 
how  say  ye  then  to  my  soul, 


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that  she  should  flee  as  a  bird 
unto  the  hill  ? 

2  For  lo,  the  ungodly  bend 
their  bow,  and  make  ready  their 
arrows  within  the  quiver,  that 
they  may  privily  shoot  at  them 
which  are  true  of  heart. 

3  For  the  foundations  will  be 
cast  down ;  and  what  hath  the 
righteous  done  ? 

4  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy 
temple  ;  the  Lord's  seat  is  in 
heaven. 

5  His  eyes  consider  the  poor, 
and  his  eye-lids  try  the  children 
of  men. 

6  The  Lord  alloweth  the 
righteous ;  but  the  ungodly,  and 
him  that  delighteth  in  wicked- 
ness, doth  his  soul  abhor. 

7  Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall 
rain  snares,  fire  and  brimstone, 
storm  and  tempest :  this  shall 
be  their  portion  to  drink. 

8  For  the  righteous  Lord 
loveth  righteousness  :  his  coun- 
tenance will  behold  the  thing 
that  is  just. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  12.     Salvum  me  fac, 

HELP  me,  Lord,  for  there 
is  not  one  godly  man  left  ; 
for  the  faithful  are  minished 
from  among  the  children  of 
men. 

2  They  talk  of  vanity  every 
one  with  his  neighbour ;  they 
do  but  flatter  with  their  lips, 
and  dissemble  in  their  double 
heart. 

3  The  Lord  shall  root  out 
all  deceitful  lips,  and  the  tongue 
that  speaketh  proud  things  : 

4  Which  have  said,  With  our 
tongue  will  we  prevail ;  we  are 
they  that  ought  to  speak  :  who 
is  Lord  over  us  ? 


234  THE    PSALTER. 

5  Now,  for  the  comfortless 
troubles'  sake  of  the  needy,  and 
because  of  the  deep  sighing  of 
the  poor, 

6  I  will  up,  saith  the  Lord, 
and  will  help  every  one  from 
him  that  sAvelleth  against  him, 
and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Lord 
are  pure  words,  even  as  the 
silver  which  from  the  earth  is 
tried,  and  purified  seven  times 
in  the  fire. 

8  Thou  shalt  keep  them, 
O  Lord  ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
him  from  this  generation  for 
ever. 

9  The  ungodly  walk  on  every 
side  :  when  they  are  exalted, 
the  children  of  men  are  put  to 
rebuke. 

Psalm  13.     Usque  quo,  Domine  ? 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget 
me,  O  Lord  ;  for  ever  ?  how 
long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face 
from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I  seek 
counsel  in  my  soul,  and  be  so 
vexed  in  my  heart?  How  long 
shall  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me  1 

3  Consider,  and  hear  me, 
O  Lord  my  God  ;  lighten 
mine  eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in 
death  ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I 
have  prevailed  against  him  :  for 
if  I  be  cast  down,  they  that 
trouble  me  will  rejoice  at  it. 

5  But  my  trust  is  in  thy 
mercy,  and  my  heart  is  joyful 
in  thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sing  of  the  Lord, 
because  he  hath  dealt  so  loving- 
ly with  me ;  yea,  I  will  praise 
the  name  of  the  Lord  most 
Highest. 


Day  2. 


Psalm  14.     Dixit  insipiens. 

THE  fool  hath  said  in  his 
heart,  There  is  no  God. 

2  They  are  corrupt,  and 
become  abominable  in  their 
doings ;  there  is  none  that  doeth 
good,  no  not  one. 

3  The  Lord  looked  down 
from  heaven  upon  the  children 
of  men,  to  see  if  there  were 
any  that  would  understand,  and 
seek  after  God  : 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out 
of  the  way,  they  are  altogether 
become  abominable  ;  there  is 
none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

5  Their  throat  is  an  open 
sepulchre  ;  with  their  tongues 
have  they  deceived  :  the  poison 
of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of 
cursing  and  bitterness ;  their 
feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappi- 
ness  is  in  their  ways,  and  the 
way  of  peace  have  they  not 
known ;  there  is  no  fear  of  God 
before  their  eyes. 

8  Have  they  no  knowledge, 
that  they  are  all  such  workers 
of  mischief,  eating  up  my  peo- 
ple as  it  were  bread,  and  call 
not  upon  the  Lord  ? 

9  There  were  they  brought 
in  great  fear,  even  where  no 
fear  was ;  for  God  is  in  the 
generation  of  the  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made 
a  mock  at  the  counsel  of  the 
poor ;  because  he  putteth  his 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

11  Who  shall  give  salvation 
unto  Israel  out  of  Sion?  When 
the  Lord  turneth  the  captivity 
of  his  people,  then  shall  Jacob 
rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


Day  3. 

THE  THIRD  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  15.     Domine,  quis  habiiabit? 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in 
thy  tabernacle?  or  who  shall 
rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

2  Even  he  that  leadeth  an  un- 
corrupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing 
which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the 
truth  from  his  heart : 

3  He  that  hath  used  no  deceit 
in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to 
his  neighbour,  and  hath  not 
slandered  his  neighbour : 

4  He  that  setteth  not  by 
himself,  but  is  lowly  in  his  own 
eyes,  and  maketh  much  of  them 
that  fear  the  Lord  : 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto  his 
neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his 
own  hindrance  : 

6  He  that  hath  not  given  his 
money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent : 

7  Whoso  doeth  these  things 
shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  16.    Conserva  me,  Domine. 

PRESERVE    me,  O   God  ; 

for  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust. 

2  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said 
unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 
God  ;  my  goods  are  nothing 
unto  thee. 

3  All  my  delight  is  upon  the 
saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and 
upon  such  as  excel  in  virtue. 

4  But  they  that  run  after 
another  god  shall  have  great 
trouble. 

5  Their  drink-offerings  of 
blood  will  I  not  offer,  neither 
make  mention  of  their  names 
within  my  lips. 

6  The  Lord  himself  is  the 
portion    of   mine    inheritance, 


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and   of   my  cup ;    thou    shak 
maintain  my  lot. 

7  The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me 
in  a  fair  ground ;  yea,  1  have  a 
goodly  heritage. 

8  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for 
giving  me  warning ;  my  reins 
also  chasten  me  in  the  night 
season. 

9  I  have  set  God  always 
before  me  ;  for  he  is  on  my  right 
hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  was 
glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiced ; 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

11  For  why  ?  thou  shalt  not 
leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither 
shalt  thou  suffer  thy  holy  One 
to  see  corruption. 

12  Thou  shalt  show  me  the 
path  of  life  :  in  thy  presence  is 
the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at  thy 
right  hand  there  is  pleasure  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  17.     Exaudi,  Domine. 

HEAR  the  right,  O  Lord, 
consider  my  complaint,  and 
hearken  unto  my  prayer,  that 
goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come 
forth  from  thy  presence,  and  let 
thine  eyes  look  upon  the  thing 
that  is  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  and 
visited  mine  heart  in  the  night 
season  ;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and 
shalt  find  no  wickedness  in  me ; 
for  I  am  utterly  purposed  that 
my  mouth  shall  not  offend. 

4  Because  of  men's  works 
that  are  done  against  the  words 
of  thy  lips,  I  have  kept  me 
from  the  ways  of  the  destroyer. 

5  O  hold  thou  up  my  goings 
in  thy  paths,  that  my  footsteps 
slip  not. 

6  I  have   called  upon  thee, 


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O  God,  for  thou  shalt  hear  me  : 
incline  thine  ear  to  me,  and 
hearken  unto  my  words. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  loving 
kindness,  thou  that  art  the 
Saviour  of  them  which  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  from  such  as  resist 
thy  hand. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of 
an  eye ;  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  ungodly,  that 
trouble  me  ;  mine  enemies  com- 
pass me  round  about,  to  take 
away  my  soul. 

10  They  are  inclosed  in  their 
own  fat,  and  their  mouth  speak- 
eth  proud  things. 

11  They  lie  waiting  in  our 
way  on  every  side,  turning  their 
eyes  down  to  the  ground. 

12  Like  as  a  lion  that  is 
greedy  of  his  prey,  and  as  it 
were  a  lion's  whelp  lurking  in 
secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint  him, 
and  cast  him  down  ;  deliver  my 
soul  from  the  ungodly,  which 
is  a  sword  of  thine  : 

14  From  the  men  of  thy 
hand,  O  Lord,  from  the  men  I 
say,  and  from  the  evil  world  ; 
which  have  their  portion  in  this 
life,  whose  bellies  thou  fillest 
with  thy  hid  treasure. 

15  They  have  children  at 
their  desire,  and  leave  the  rest  of 
their  substance  for  their  babes. 

16  But  as  for  me,  I  will 
behold  thy  presence  in  right- 
eousness ;  and  when  I  awake  up 
after  thy  likeness,  I  shall  be 
satisfied  with  it. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  18.     Diligam  ie,  Domine. 
I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord, 
my  strength.     The  Lord  is  my 


THE    PSALTER.  DaV    3. 

stony  rock,  and  my  defence, 
my  Saviour,  my  God,  and  my 
might,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 
my  buckler,  the  horn  also  of  my 
salvation,  and  my  refuge. 

2  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord, 
which  is  worthy  to  be  praised ; 
so  shall  I  be  safe  from  mine 
enemies. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death 
compassed  me,  and  the  over- 
flowings of  ungodliness  made 
me  afraid. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  came 
about  me ;  the  snares  of  death 
overtook  me. 

5  In  my  trouble  I  will  call 
upon  the  Lord,  and  complain 
unto  my  God  ; 

6  So  shall  he  hear  my  voice 
out  of  his  holy  temple,  and  my 
complaint  shall  come  before 
him ;  it  shall  enter  even  into 
his  ears. 

7  The  earth  trembled  and 
quaked,  the  very  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  shook,  and  were 
removed,  because  he  was 
wroth. 

8  There  went  a  smoke  out  in 
his  presence,  and  a  consuming 
fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so  that 
coals  Avere  kindled  at  it. 

9  He  bowed  the  heavens  also, 
and  came  down,  and  it  was 
dark  under  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  Che- 
rubim, and  did  fly  ;  he  came 
flying  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  a  secret 
place,  his  pavilion  round  about 
him  with  dark  water,  and  thick 
clouds  to  cover  him. 

12  At  the  brightness  of  his 
presence  his  clouds  removed  ; 
hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered 


Day  3. 

out  of  heaven,  and  the  Highest 
gave  his  thunder ;  hail-stones 
and  coals  of  fire. 

14  He  sent  out  his  arrows, 
and  scattered  them ;  he  cast 
forth  lightnings,  and  destroyed 
them. 

15  The  springs  of  waters  were 
seen,  and  the  foundations  of  the 
round  world  were  discovered 
at  thy  chiding,  O  Lord,  at  the 
blasting  of  the  breath  of  thy 
displeasure. 

16  He  shall  send  down  from 
on  high  to  fetch  me,  and  shall 
take  me  out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  shall  deliver  me  from 
my  strongest  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hate  me  ;  for  they 
are  too  mighty  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in  the 
day  of  my  trouble ;  but  the 
Lord  was  my  upholder. 

19  He  brought  me  forth  also 
into  a  place  of  liberty ;  he 
brought  me  forth,  even  because 
he  had  a  favour  unto  me. 

20  The  Lord  shall  reward 
me  after  my  righteous  dealing, 
according  to  the  cleanness  of 
my  hands  shall  he  recompense 
me. 

21  Because  I  have  kept  the 
ways  of  the  Lord,  and  have  not 
forsaken  my  God,  as  the  wicked 
doth. 

22  For  I  have  an  eye  unto 
all  his  laws,  and  will  not  cast 
out  his  commandments  from 
me. 

23  I  was  also  uncorrupt 
before  him,  and  eschewed  mine 
own  wickedness. 

24  Therefore  shall  the  Lord 
reward  me  after  my  righteous 
dealing,  and  according  unto 
the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in 
his  eye-sight. 


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25  With  the  holy  thou  shalt 
be  holy,  and  with  a  perfect  man 
thou  shalt  be  perfect. 

26  With  the  clean  thou  shalt 
be  clean,  and  with  the  froward 
thou  shalt  learn  frowardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the 
people  that  are  in  adversity, 
and  shalt  bring  down  the  high 
looks  of  the  proud. 

28  Thou  also  shalt  light  my 
candle ;  the  Lord  my  God 
shall  make  my  darkness  to  be 
light. 

29  For  in  thee  I  shall  dis- 
comfit an  host  of  men,  and  with 
the  help  of  my  God  I  shall  leap 
over  the  wall. 

30  The  way  of  God  is  an 
undefiled  way  ;  the  word  of  the 
Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  fire  : 
he  is  the  defender  of  all  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

31  For  who  is  God,  but  the 
Lord  1  or  who  hath  any 
strength,  except  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  God  that  girdeth 
me  with  strength  of  war,  and 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  maketh  my  feet  like 
harts'  feet,  and  setteth  me  up 
on  high. 

34  He  teacheth  mine  hands 
to  fight,  and  mine  arms  shall 
break  even  a  bow  of  steel. 

35  Thou  hast  given  me  the 
defence  of  thy  salvation ;  thy 
right  hand  also  shall  hold  me 
up,  and  thy  loving  correction 
shall  make  me  great. 

36  Thou  shalt  make  room 
enough  under  me  for  to  go,  that 
my  footsteps  shall  not  slide. 

37  I  will  follow  upon  mine 
enemies,  and  overtake  them ; 
neither  will  I  turn  again  till  I 
have  destroyed  them. 

38  I  will   smite   them,  that 


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they  shall  not  be  able  to  stand, 
but  fall  under  my  feet. 

39  Thou  hast  girded  me  with 
strength  unto  the  battle  ;  thou 
shalt  throw  down  mine  enemies 
under  me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine 
enemies  also  to  turn  their  backs 
upon  me,  and  I  shall  destroy 
them  that  hate  me. 

41  They  shall  cry,  but  there 
shall  be  none  to  help  them  ; 
yea,  even  unto  the  Lord  shall 
they  cry,  but  he  shall  not  hear 
them. 

42  I  will  beat  them"  as  small 
as  the  dust  before  the  wind  :  I 
will  cast  them  out  as  the  clay 
in  the  streets. 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me 
from  the  strivings  of  the  people, 
and  thou  shalt  make  me  the 
head  of  the  heathen. 

44  A  people  whom  I  have 
not  known  shall  serve  me. 

45  As  soon  as  they  hear  of 
me,  they  shall  obey  me  ;  but 
the  strange  children  shall  dis- 
semble with  me. 

46  The  strange  children  shall 
fail,  and  be  afraid  out  of  their 
prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth  ;  and 
blessed  be  my  strong  helper, 
and  praised  be  the  God  of  my 
salvation  : 

48  Even  the  God  that  seeth 
that  I  be  avenged,  and  subdueth 
the  people  unto  me. 

49  It  is  he  that  delivereth 
me  from  my  cruel  enemies, 
and  setteth  me  up  above  mine 
adversaries :  thou  shalt  rid  me 
from  the  wicked  man. 

50  For  this  cause  will  I  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing 
praises  unto  thy  name. 


the  psalter.  Day  4. 

51  Great  prosperity  giveth 
he  unto  his  king,  and  showeth 
loving  kindness  unto  David,  his 
anointed,  and  unto  his  seed  for 
evermore. 


THE  FOURTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  19.     Cceli  enarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the 
glory  of  God  ;  and  the  firma- 
ment showeth  his  handy  work. 

2  One  day  telleth  another ; 
and  one  night  certifieth  another. 

3  There  is  neither  speech 
nor  language ;  but  their  voices 
are  heard  among  them. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out 
into  all  lands  ;  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

5  In  them  hath  he  set  a  taber- 
nacle for  the  sun ;  which  cometh 
forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of 
his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a 
giant  to  run  his  course. 

6  It  goeth  forth  from  the 
uttermost  part  of  the  heaven, 
and  runneth  about  unto  the  end 
of  it  again ;  and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an 
undefiled  law,  converting  the 
soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord 
is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom  unto 
the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord 
are  right,  and  rejoice  the  heart; 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord 
is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto 
the  eyes. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
clean,  and  endureth  for  ever ; 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are 
true,  and  righteous  altogether. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are 
they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 


Day  4. 

fine   gold ;    sweeter   also   than 
honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

11  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy 
servant  taught ;  and  in  keeping 
of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

12  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he 
offendeth  ?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  thy  servant  also 
from  presumptuous  sins,  lest 
they  get  the  dominion  over  me  ; 
so  shall  I  be  undefiled,  and  in- 
nocent from  the  great  offence. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my 
mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  acceptable 
in  thy  sight, 

15  O  Lord,  my  strength,  and 
my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  20.     Exaudiat  te  Dominus. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the 
day  of  trouble  ;  the  name  of  the 
God  of  Jacob  defend  thee : 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the 
sanctuary,  and  strengthen  thee 
out  of  Sion : 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings, 
and  accept  thy  burnt-sacrifice  : 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  de- 
sire, and  fulfil  all  thy  mind. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation,  and  triumph  in  the 
name  of  <he  Lord  our  God  :  the 
Lord  perform  all  thy  petitions. 

6  Now  know  I  that  the 
Lord  helpeth  his  anointed, 
and  will  hear  him  from  his 
holy  heaven,  even  with  the 
wholesome  strength  of  his  right 
hand. 

7  Some  put  their  trust  in 
chariots,  and  some  in  horses  ; 
but  we  will  remember  the  name 
of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down 
and  fallen ;  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright. 


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9  Save,  Lord  ;  and  hear  us, 
O  King  of  heaven,  when  we 
call  upon  thee. 

Psalm  21.     Domine,  in  virtutc  tua. 

THE  King  shall  rejoice  in 
thy  strength,  O  Lord  ;  exceed- 
ing glad  shall  he  be  of  thy 
salvation. 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  his 
heart's  desire,  and  hast  not 
denied  him  the  request  of  his 
lips. 

3  For  thou  shalt  prevent  him 
with  the  blessings  of  goodness, 
and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure 
gold  upon  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee,  and 
thou  gavest  him  a  long  life, 
even  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  His  honour  is  great  in  thy 
salvation  ;  glory  and  great  wor- 
ship shalt  thou  lay  upon  him. 

6  For  thou  shalt  give  him 
everlasting  felicity,  and  make 
him  glad  with  the  joy  of  thy 
countenance. 

7  And  why  ?  because  the 
King  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord  ;  and  in  the  mercy  of  the 
most  Highest,  he  shall  not  mis- 
carry. 

8  All  thine  enemies  shall  feel 
thy  hand  ;  thy  right  hand  shall 
find  out  them  that  hate  thee. 

9  Thou  shalt  make  them  like 
a  fiery  oven  in  time  of  thy 
wrath  :  the  Lord  shall  destroy 
them  in  his  displeasure,  and  the 
fire  shall  consume  them. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  root 
out  of  the  earth,  and  their  seed 
from  among  the  children  of 
men. 

11  For  they  intended  mis- 
chief against  thee,  and  imagined 
such  a  device  as  they  are  not 
able  to  perform  : 


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12  Therefore  shalt  thou  put 
them  to  flight,  and  the  strings  of 
thy  bow  shalt  thou  make  ready 
against  the  face  of  them. 

13  Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in 
thine  own  strength ;  so  will  we 
sing  and  praise  thy  power. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  22.  Deus,  Deus  meus ! 

MY  God,  my  God,  look  upon 
me !  why  hast  thou  forsaken 
me,  and  art  so  far  from  my 
health,  and  from  the  words  of 
my  complaint? 

2  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the 
day-time,  but  thou  hearest  not : 
and  in  the  night-season  also  I 
take  no  rest. 

3  And  thou  continuest  holy, 
O  thou  worship  of  Israel. 

4  Our  fathers  hoped  in  thee ; 
they  trusted  in  thee,  and  thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  called  upon  thee, 
and  were  holpen  ;  they  put 
their  trust  in  thee,  and  were  not 
confounded. 

6  But  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm, 
and  no  man  ;  a  very  scorn  of 
men,  and  the  outcast  of  the 
people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me,  laugh 
me  to  scorn  ;  they  shoot  out 
their  lips,  and  shake  their  heads, 
saying, 

8  He  trusted  in  God,  that  he 
would  deliver  him ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

9  But  thou  art  he  that  took 
me  out  of  my  mother's  womb  ; 
thou  wast  my  hope,  when  I 
hanged  yet  upon  my  mother's 
breasts. 

10  I  have  been  left  unto  thee 
ever  since  I  was  born  ;  thou  art 
my  God  even  from  my  mother's 
womb. 


Day  4. 

11  O  go  not  from  me;  for 
trouble  is  hard  at  hand,  and 
there  is  none  to  help  me. 

12  Many  oxen  are  come 
about  me  ;  fat  bulls  of  Basan 
close  me  in  on  every  side. 

13  They  gape  upon  me  with 
their  mouths,  as  it  were  a 
ramping  and  a  roaring  lion. 

14  I  am  poured  out  like 
water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 
of  joint;  my  heart  also  in  the 
midst  of  my  body  is  even  like 
melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up 
like  a  potsherd,  and  my  tongue 
cleave th  to  my  gums,  and  thou 
shalt  bring  me  into  the  dust  of 
death. 

16  For  many  dogs  are  come 
about  me,  and  the  council  of 
the  wicked  layeth  siege  against 
me. 

17  They  pierced  my  hands 
and  my  feet :  I  may  tell  all  my 
bones  :  they  stand  staring  and 
looking  upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments 
among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from 
me,  O  Lord  ;  thou  art  my  suc- 
cour, haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the 
sword,  my  darling  from  the 
power  of  the  dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion's 
mouth  ;  thou  hast  heard  me 
also  from  among  the  horns  of 
the  unicorns. 

22  I  will  declare  thy  name 
unto  my  brethren  ;  in  the  midst 
of  the  congregation  will  I  praise 
thee.  I 

23  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
that  fear  him  ;  magnify  him,  all 
ye  of  the  seed  of  Jacob ;  and 
fear  him,  all  ye  seed  of  Israel. 


Day  5. 

24  For  he  hath  not  despised 
nor  abhorred  the  low  estate  of 
the  poor ;  he  hath  not  hid  his 
face  from  him  ;  but  when  he 
called  unto  him,  he  heard  him. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in 
the  great  congregation  ;  my 
vows  will  I  perform  in  the  sight 
of  them  that  fear  him. 

26  The  poor  shall  eat,  and 
be  satisfied  ;  they  that  seek  after 
the  Lord,  shall  praise  him : 
your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  remember  themselves,  and 
be  turned  unto  the  Lord  ;  and 
all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  him. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the 
Lord's,  and  he  is  the  Governor 
among  the  people. 

29  All  such  as  be  fat  upon 
earth  have  eaten,  and  wor- 
shipped. 

30  All  they  that  go  down 
into  the  dust  shall  kneel  before 
him,  and  no  man  hath  quickened 
his  own  soul. 

31  My  seed  shall  serve  him  ; 
they  shall  be  counted  unto  the 
Lord  for  a  generation. 

32  They  shall  come,  and  the 
heavens  shall  declare  his  right- 
eousness unto  a  people  that 
shall  be  born,  whom  the  Lord 
hath  made. 

Psalm  23.     Dominus  regit  me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ; 
therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 

2  He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green 
pasture,  and  lead  me  forth 
beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

3  He  shall  convert  my  soul, 
and  bring  me  forth  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  name's 
sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walkthrough 

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the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for 
thou  art  with  me;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table 
before  me  against  them  that 
trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anointed 
my  head  with  oil,  and  my  cup 
shall  be  full. 

6  But  thy  loving  kindness  and 
mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life  ;  and  I  will 
dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
for  ever. 


THE  FIFTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  24.     Domini  est  terra, 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's, 
and  all  that  therein  is  ;  the 
compass  of  the  world,  and  they 
that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it 
upon  the  seas,  and  prepared 
it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the 
hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean 
hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  bless- 
ing from  the  Lord,  and  right- 
eousness from  the  God  of  his 
salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of 
them  that  seek  him ;  even  of 
them   that   seek   thy   face, 
Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,    O 
gates,    and    be   ye   lift  up 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
It    is    the    Lord    strong    and 


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mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty 
in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
Even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  25.     Ad  te,  Domine,  levavi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  will 
I  lift  up  my  soul ;  my  God,  I 
have  put  my  trust  in  thee  :  O 
let  me  not  be  confounded, 
neither  let  mine  enemies  tri- 
umph over  me. 

2  For  all  they  that  hope  in 
thee  shall  not  be  ashamed  ;  but 
such  as  transgress  without  a 
cause,  shall  be  put  to  confusion. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,0  Lord, 
and  teach  me  thy  paths. 

4  Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth, 
and  learn  me  ;  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  salvation  :  in  thee 
hath  been  my  hope  all  the  day 
long. 

5  Call  to  remembrance,  O 
Lord,  thy  tender  mercies,  and 
thy  loving  kindnesses,  which 
have  been  ever  of  old. 

6  O  remember  not  the  sins 
and  offences  of  my  youth  ;  but 
according  to  thy  mercy  think 
thou  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy 
goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  righteous  is 
the  Lord  ;  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

8  Them  that  are  meek  shall 
he  guide  in  judgment ;  and  such 
as  are  gentle,  them  shall  he 
learn  his  way. 

9  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord 
are  mercy  and  truth,  unto  such 
as  keep  his  covenant  and  his 
testimonies. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    5. 

10  For  thy  name's  sake,  O 
Lord,  be  merciful  unto  my  sin ; 
for  it  is  great. 

11  What  man  is  he  that 
feareth  the  Lord  ?  him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall 
choose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at 
ease,  and  his  seed  shall  inherit 
the  land. 

13  The  secret  of  the  Lord 
is  among  them  that  fear  him, 
and  he  will  show  them  his 
covenant. 

14  Mine  eyes  are  ever  look- 
ing unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

15  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and 
have  mercy  upon  me  ;  for  I  am 
desolate,  and  in  misery. 

16  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 
are  enlarged  :  O  bring  thou  me 
out  of  my  troubles. 

17  Look  upon  my  adversity 
and  misery,  and  forgive  me  all 
my  sin. 

18  Consider  mine  enemies 
how  many  they  are  ;  and  they 
bear  a  tyrannous  hate  against 
me. 

19  O  keep  my  soul,  and 
deliver  me  :  let  me  not  be 
confounded,  for  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  right- 
eous dealing  wait  upon  me  ;  for 
my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

21  Deliver  Israel,  O  God, 
out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  26.    Judica  me,  Domine. 

BE  thou  my  judge,  O  Lord, 
for  I  have  walked  innocently  : 
my  trust  hath  been  also  in  the 
Lord,  therefore  shall  I  not  fall. 

2  Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and 
prove  me  ;  try  out  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 


Day  5. 

3  For  thy  loving  kindness  is 
ever  before  mine  eyes  ;  and  I 
will  walk  in  thy  truth. 

4  I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain 
persons  ;  neither  will  I  have 
fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 

5  I  have  hated  the  congre- 
gation of  the  wicked  ;  and  will 
not  sit  among  the  ungodly. 

6  I  will  wash  my  hands  in 
innocency,  O  Lord  ;  and  so 
will  I  go  to  thine  altar. 

7  That  I  may  show  the  voice 
of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  of  all 
thy  wondrous  works. 

8  Lord,  I  have  loved  the 
habitation  of  thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  thine  honour 
dwelleth. 

9  O  shut  not  up  my  soul  with 
the  sinners,  nor  my  life  with 
the  blood-thirsty ; 

10  In  whose  hands  is  wick- 
edness, and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  gifts. 

1 1  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk 
innocently  :  O  deliver  me,  and 
be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standeth  right: 
I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  the 
congregations. 

EVENING  PRAYER 
Psalm  27.     Dominus  illuminaiio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and 
my  salvation,  whom  then  shall 
I  fear  ?  the  Lord  is  the  strength 
of  my  life,  of  whom  then  shall 
I  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wicked,  even 
mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my 
flesh,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

3  Though  an  host  of  men 
were  laid  against  me,  yet  shall 
not  my  heart  be  afraid ;  and 
though    there     rose     up    war 


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against  me,  yet  will  I  put  my 
trust  in  thee. 

4  One  thing  have  I  desired 
of  the  Lord,  which  I  will  re- 
quire, even  that  I  may  dwell 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold 
the  fair  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and 
to  visit  his  temple. 

5  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he 
shall  hide  me  in  his  tabernacle ; 
yea,  in  the  secret  place  of  his 
dwelling  shall  he  hide  me,  and 
set  me  up  upon  a  rock  of  stone. 

6  And  now  shall  he  lift  up 
mine  head  above  mine  enemies 
round  about  me. 

7  Therefore  will  I  offer  in 
his  dwelling  an  oblation,  with 
great  gladness  :  I  will  sing  and 
speak  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

8  Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O 
Lord,  when  I  cry  unto  thee  ; 
have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear 
me. 

9  My  heart  hath  talked  of 
thee,  Seek  ye  my  face :  thy 
face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

10  O  hide  not  thou  thy  face 
from  me,  nor  cast  thy  servant 
away  in  displeasure. 

11  Thou  hast  been  my  suc- 
cour ;  leave  me  not,  neither 
forsake  me,  O  God  of  my 
salvation. 

12  When  my  father  and  my 
mother  forsake  me,  the  Lord 
taketh  me  up. 

13  Teach  me  thy  way,  O 
Lord,  and  lead  me  in  the  right 
way,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into 
the  will  of  mine  adversaries :  for 
there  are  false  witnesses  risen 
up  against  me,  and  such  as 
speak  wrong. 

15  I  should  utterly  have 
fainted,  but  that  I  believe  verilv 


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to  see  the  goodness  of  the  Lord 
in  the  land  of  the  living. 

16  O  tarry  thou  the  Lord's 
leisure  ;  he  strong,  and  he  shall 
comfort  thine  heart ;  and  put 
thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Psalm  28.     Ad  te,  Domine. 

UNTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O 
Lord,  my  strength  :  think  no 
scorn  of  me ;  lest,  if  thou  make 
as  though  thou  hearest  not,  I 
become  like  them  that  go  clown 
into  the  pit. 

2  Hear  the  voice  of  my 
humble  petitions,  when  I  cry 
unto  thee  ;  when  I  hold  up  my 
hands  towards  the  mercy-seat 
of  thy  holy  temple. 

3  O  pluck  me  not  away, 
neither  destroy  me  with  the 
ungodly  and  wicked  doers, 
which  speak  friendly  to  their 
neighbours,  but  imagine  mis- 
chief in  their  hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according  to 
their  deeds,  and  according  to 
the  wickedness  of  their  own 
inventions. 

5  Recompense  them  after  the 
work  of  their  hands  ;  pay  them 
that  they  have  deserved. 

6  For  they  regard  not  in 
their  mind  the  works  of  the 
Lord,  nor  the  operation  of  his 
hands  ;  therefore  shall  he  break 
them  down,  and  not  build  them 
up. 

7  Praised  be  the  Lord  ;  for 
he  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
humble  petitions. 

8  The  Lord  is  my  strength, 
and  my  shield  ;  my  heart  hath 
trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped ; 
therefore  my  heart  danceth  for 
joy,  and  in  my  song  will  I 
praise  him. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strength, 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    5. 

and  he  is  the  wholesome  defence 
of  his  anointed. 

10  O  save  thy  people,  and 
give  thy  blessing  unto  thine 
inheritance  :  feed  them,  and  set 
them  up  for  ever. 

Psalji  29.    Afferte  Domino. 

BRING  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye 
mighty,  bring  young  rams  unto 
the  Lord  ;  ascribe  unto  the 
Lord  worship  and  strength. 

2  Give  the  Lord  the  honour 
due  unto  his  name  ;  worship 
the  Lord  with  holy  worship. 

3  It  is  the  Lord  that  com- 
mandeth  the  waters ;  it  is  the 
glorious  God  that  maketh  the 
thunder. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth 
the  sea  ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
is  mighty  in  operation;  the  voice 
of  the  Lord  is  a  glorious  voice. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord 
breaketh  the  cedar  trees  ;  yea, 
the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars 
of  Libanus. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to 
skip  like  a  calf;  Libanus  also 
and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord 
divideth  the  flames  of  fire  ;  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh 
the  wilderness ;  yea,  the  Lord 
shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Cades. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord 
maketh  the  hinds  to  bring  forth 
young,  and  discovereth  the 
thick  bushes  :  in  his  temple 
doth  every  man  speak  of  his 
honour. 

9  The  Lord  sitteth  above 
the  water  flood,  and  the  Lord 
remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 

10  The  Lord  shall  give 
strength  unto  his  people  ;  the 
Lord  shall  give  his  people  the 
blessing  of  peace. 


Day  6. 


THE  SIXTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  30.    Exaltabo  te,  Domine. 

1  WILL  magnify  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  set  me 
up,  and  not  made  my  foes  to 
triumph  over  me. 

2  O  Lord,  my  God,  I  cried 
unto  thee ;  and  thou  hast  healed 
me. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought 
my  soul  out  of  hell :  thou  hast 
kept  my  life  from  them  that  go 
down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord, 
O  ye  saints  of  his ;  and  give 
thanks  unto  him,  for  a  remem- 
brance of  his  holiness. 

5  For  his  wrath  endureth  but 
the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  and  in 
his  pleasure  is  life ;  heaviness 
may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy 
cometh  in  the  morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  I 
said,  I  shall  never  be  removed ; 
thou,  Lord,  of  thy  goodness, 
hast  made  my  hill  so  strong. 

7  Thou  didst  turn  thy  face 
from  me,  and  I  was  troubled. 

8  Then  cried  I  unto  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  and  gat  me  to  my  Lord 
right  humbly. 

9  What  profit  is  there  in  my 
blood,  when  I  go  down  to  the 
pit  ? 

10  Shall  the  dust  give  thanks 
unto  thee?  or  shall  it  declare 
thy  truth  ? 

11  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have 
mercy  upon  me  ;  Lord,  be  thou 
my  helper. 

12  Thou  hast  turned  my 
heaviness  into  joy  ;  thou  hast 
put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded 
me  with  gladness : 

13  Therefore  shall  every 
good  man   sing  of  thy  praise 


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without  ceasing  :  O  my  God, 
I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee 
for  ever. 


Psalm  31.     In  te,  Domine,  spcravi. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put 
my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion ;  deliver  me  in  thy 
righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me; 
make  haste  to  deliver  me. 

3  And  be  thou  my  strong 
rock,  and  house  of  defence,  that 
thou  mayest  save  me  ; 

4  For  thou  art  my  strong 
rock,  and  my  castle :  be  thou 
also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for 
thy  name's  sake. 

5  Draw  me  out  of  the  net 
that  they  have  laid  privily  for 
me ;  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

6  Into  thy  hands  I  commend 
my  spirit  ;  for  thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord,  thou  God 
of  truth. 

7  I  have  hated  them  that 
hold  of  superstitious  vanities, 
and  my  trust  hath  been  in  the 
Lord. 

8  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice 
in  thy  mercy ;  for  thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble,  and  hast 
known  my  soul  in  adversities. 

9  Thou  hast  not  shut  me  up 
into  the  hand  of  the  enemy, 
but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large 
room. 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O 
Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble,  and 
mine  eye  is  consumed  for  very 
heaviness ;  yea,  my  soul  and 
my  body. 

11  For  my  life  is  waxen  old 
with  heaviness,  and  my  years 
with  mourning. 

12  My  strength  faileth  me, 
because  of  mine  iniquity,  and 
my  bones  are  consumed. 


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13  I  became  a  reproof  among 
all  mine  enemies,  but  especially 
among  my  neighbours  ;  and 
they  of  mine  acquaintance  were 
afraid  of  me  ;  and  they  that 
did  see  me  without,  conveyed 
themselves  from  me. 

14  I  am  clean  forgotten  as 
a  dead  man  out  of  mind  ;  I  am 
become  like  a  broken  vessel. 

15  For  I  have  heard  the 
blasphemy  of  the  multitude, 
and  fear  is  on  every  side,  while 
they  conspire  together  against 
me,  and  take  their  counsel  to 
take  away  my  life. 

16  But  my  hope  hath  been 
in  thee,  O  Lord  ;  I  have  said, 
Thou  art  my  God. 

17  My  time  is  in  thy  hand  ; 
deliver  me  from  the  hand  of 
mine  enemies,  and  from  them 
that  persecute  me. 

18  Show  thy  servant  the 
light  of  thy  countenance,  and 
save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

19  Let  me  not  be  confounded, 
O  Lord,  for  1  have  called  upon 
thee  ;  let  the  ungodly  be  put  to 
confusion,  and  be  put  to  silence 
in  the  grave. 

20  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put 
to  silence,  which  cruelly,  dis- 
dainfully, and  despitefully  speak 
against  the  righteous. 

21  O  how  plentiful  is  thy 
goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee,  and 
that  thou  hast  prepared  for 
them  that  put  their  trust  in 
thee,  even  before  the  sons  of 
men. 

22  Thou  shalt  hide  them 
privily  by  thine  own  presence 
from  the  provoking  of  all  men : 
thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly 
in  thy  tabernacle  from  the  strife 
of  tongues. 


THE    PSALTER.  DaV    6. 

23  Thanks  be  to  the  Lord  ; 
for  he  hath  showed  me  mar- 
vellous great  kindness  in  a 
strong  city. 

24  And  when  I  made  haste,  I 
said,  I  am  cast  out  of  the  sight 
of  thine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heard- 
est  the  voice  of  my  prayer, 
when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

26  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  saints ;  for  the  Lord  pre- 
serveth  them  that  are  faithful, 
and  plenteously  rewardeth  the 
proud  doer. 

27  Be  strong,  and  he  shall 
establish  your  heart,  all  ye  that 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  32.     Beati,  quorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose 
unrighteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto 
whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is 
no  guile. 

3  For  whilst  I  held  my 
tongue,  my  bones  consumed 
away  through  my  daily  com- 
plaining. 

4  For  thy  hand  is  heavy 
upon  me  day  and  night,  and  my 
moisture  is  like  the  drought  in 
summer. 

5  I  will  acknowledge  my  sin 
unto  thee ;  and  mine  unright- 
eousness have  I  not  hid. 

6  I  said,  I  will  confess  my 
sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so  thou 
forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my 
sin. 

7  For  this  shall  every  one 
that  is  godly  make  his  prayer 
unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou 
mayest  be  found ;    but  in  the 


Day  6. 


THE    PSALTER. 


247 


great  water  floods  they   shall 
not  come  nigh  him. 

8  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide 
me  in ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble ;  thou  shalt 
compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 

9  I  will  inform  thee,  and 
teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein 
thou  shalt  go ;  and  I  will  guide 
thee  with  mine  eye. 

10  Be  ye  not  like  to  horse 
and  mule,  which  have  no  under- 
standing ;  whose  mouths  must 
be  held  with  bit  and  bridle,  lest 
they  fall  upon  thee. 

11  Great  plagues  remain  for 
the  ungodly;  but  whoso  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy 
embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

12  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous, 
and  rejoice  in  the  Lord;  and 
be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of 
heart. 

Psalm  33.    Exultate,  jiisti. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye 
righteous  ;  for  it  becometh  well 
the  just  to  be  thankful. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp; 
sing  praises  unto  him  with  the 
lute,  and  instrument  of  ten 
strings. 

3  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new 
song  ;  sing  praises  lustily  unto 
him  with  a  good  courage  ; 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord 
is  true,  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness 
and  judgment ;  the  earth  is  full 
of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord 
were  the  heavens  made,  and  all 
the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath 
of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters 
of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were 


upon  an  heap  ;  and  layeth 
up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure- 
house. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the 
Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world ; 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was 
done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the 
counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
naught,  and  maketh  the  devices 
of  the  people  to  be  of  none 
effect,  and  casteth  out  the 
counsels  of  princes. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord 
shall  endure  for  ever,  and  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  from 
generation  to  generation. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people 
whose  God  is  the  Lord  Jeho- 
vah ;  and  blessed  are  the  folk 
that  he  hath  chosen  to  him,  to 
be  his  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looked  down 
from  heaven,  and  beheld  all 
the  children  of  men ;  from  the 
habitation  of  his  dwelling,  he 
considereth  all  them  that  dwell 
on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the 
hearts  of  them,  and  understand- 
eth  all  their  works. 

15  There  is  no  king  that  can 
be  saved  by  the  multitude  of  an 
host;  neither  is  any  mighty  man 
delivered  by  much  strength. 

16  A  horse  is  counted  but  a 
vain  thing  to  save  a  man  ; 
neither  shall  he  deliver  any 
man  by  his  great  strength. 

17  Behold,  the  eye  of  the 
Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  and  upon  them  that  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul  from 
death,  and  to  feed  them  in  the 
time  of  dearth. 


248 

19  Our  soul  hath  patiently 
tarried  for  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is 
our  help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice 
in  him ;  because  we  have  hoped 
in  his  holy  name. 

21  Let  thy  merciful  kindness, 
O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  like  as  we 
do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  34.     Benedicam  Domino. 

1  WILL  alway  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her 
boast  in  the  Lord  ;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  with 
me ;  and  let  us  magnify  his  name 
together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me  ;  yea,  he  delivered  me 
out  of  all  my  fear. 

5  They  had  an  eye  unto  him, 
and  were  lightened  ;  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6  Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and 
the  Lord  heareth  him;  yea,  and 
saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord 
tarrieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

8  O  taste,  and  see,  how  gra- 
cious the  Lord  is  :  blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that 
are  his  saints ;  for  they  that  fear 
him  lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack,  and 
suffer  hunger ;  but  they  who 
seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no 
manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  and 
hearken  unto  me  ;  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  lust- 
eth  to  live,  and  would  fain  see 
good  days  ? 


the  psalter.  Day  7. 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from 
evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they 
speak  no  guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do  good; 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the 
Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  root  out  the  remem- 
brance of  them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the 
Lord  heareth  them,  and  deliver- 
eth them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto 
them  that  are  of  a  contrite 
heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be 
of  an  humble  spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles  of 
the  righteous  ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones, 
so  that  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

21  But  misfortune  shall  slay 
the  ungodly  ;  and  they  that  hate 
the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the 
souls  of  his  servants ;  and  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  him 
shall  not  be  destitute. 


THE  SEVENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  35.     Judica  me,  Domine. 

PLEAD  thou  my  cause,  O 
Lord,  with  them  that  strive 
with  me,  and  fight  thou  against 
them  that  fight  against  me. 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield 
and  buckler,  and  stand  up  to 
help  me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and 
stop  the  way  against  them  that 
persecute  me  :  say  unto  my 
soul,  I  am  thy  salvation. 


Day  7. 

4  Let  them  be  confounded, 
and  put  to  shame,  that  seek 
after  my  soul  ;  let  them  be 
turned  back,  and  brought  to 
confusion,  that  imagine  mis- 
chief for  me. 

5  Let  them  be  as  the  dust 
before  the  wind,  and  the  angel 
of  the  Lord  scattering  them. 

6  Let  their  way  be  dark  and 
slippery,  and  let  the  angel  of 
the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7  For  they  have  privily  laid 
their  net  to  destroy  me  without 
a  cause ;  yea,  even  without  a 
cause  have  they  made  a  pit  for 
my  soul. 

8  Let  a  sudden  destruction 
come  upon  him  unawares,  and 
his  net  that  he  hath  laid  privily 
catch  himself;  that  he  may  fall 
into  his  own  mischief. 

9  And  my  soul  be  joyful  in 
the  Lord  ;  it  shall  rejoice  in 
his  salvation. 

10  All  my  bones  shall  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee, 
who  deliverest  the  poor  from 
him  that  is  too  strong  for  him  ; 
yea,  the  poor,  and  him  that  is 
in  misery,  from  him  that  spoileth 
him  ? 

11  False  witnesses  did  rise 
up  :  they  laid  to  my  charge 
things  that  I  knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil 
for  good,  to  the  great  discom- 
fort of  my  soul. 

13  Nevertheless,  when  they 
were  sick,  I  put  on  sackcloth, 
and  humbled  my  soul  with 
fasting,  and  my  prayer  shall 
turn  into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I  behaved  myself  as 
though  it  had  been  my  friend 
or  my  brother;  I  went  heavily, 
as  one  that  mourneth  for  his 
mother. 


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15  But  in  mine  adversity 
they  rejoiced,  and  gathered 
themselves  together  ;  yea,  the 
very  abjects  came  together 
against  me  unawares,  making 
mouths  at  me,  and  ceased  not. 

16  With  the  flatterers  were 
busy  mockers,  who  gnashed 
upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
look  upon  this  ?  O  deliver  my 
soul  from  the  calamities  which 
they  bring  on  me,  and  my 
darling  from  the  lions. 

18  So  will  I  give  thee  thanks 
in  the  great  congregation  ;  I 
will  praise  thee  among  much 
people. 

19  O  let  not  them  that  are 
mine  enemies  triumph  over  me 
ungodly;  neither  let  them  wink 
with  their  eyes,  that  hate  me 
without  a  cause. 

20  And  why  ?  their  com- 
muning is  not  for  peace  ;  but 
they  imagine  deceitful  words 
against  them  that  are  quiet  in 
the  land. 

21  They  gaped  upon  me  with 
their  mouths,  and  said,  Fie  on 
thee,  fie  on  thee,  we  saw  it  with 
our  eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O 
Lord  ;  hold  not  thy  tongue 
then  ;  go  not  far  from  me,  O 
Lord. 

23  AAvake  and  stand  up  to 
judge  my  quarrel ;  avenge  thou 
my  cause,  my  God  and  my 
Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O  Lord  my 
God,  according  to  thy  righteous- 
ness, and  let  them  not  triumph 
over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their 
hearts,  There,  there,  so  would 
we  have  it;  neither  let  them 
say,  We  have  devoured  him. 

11* 


250 

26  Let  them  be  put  to  con- 
fusion and  shame  together,  that 
rejoice  at  my  trouble  ;  let  them 
be  clothed  with  rebuke  and 
dishonour,  that  boast  themselves 
against  me. 

27  Let  them  be  glad  and 
rejoice,  that  favour  my  right- 
eous dealing ;  yea,  let  them  say 
alway,  Blessed  be  the  Lord, 
who  hath  pleasure  in  the  pros- 
perity of  his  servant. 

28  And  as  for  my  tongue,  it 
shall  be  talking  of  thy  righteous- 
ness, and  of  thy  praise,  all  the 
day  long. 

Psalm  36.     Dixit  injustus. 

MY  heart  showeth  me  the 
wickedness  of  the  ungodly,  that 
there  is  no  fear  of  God  before 
his  eyes. 

2  For  he  flattereth  himself  in 
his  own  sight,  until  his  abomi- 
nable sin  be  found  out. 

3  The  words  of  his  mouth 
are  unrighteous  and  full  of 
deceit:  he  hath  left  off  to  behave 
himself  wisely,  and  to  do  good. 

4  He  imagineth  mischief  upon 
his  bed,  and  hath  set  himself  in 
no  good  way  ;  neither  doth  he 
abhor  any  thing  that  is  evil. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  reach- 
eth  unto  the  heavens,  and  thy 
faithfulness  unto  the  clouds. 

6  Thy  righteousness  standeth 
like  the  strong  mountains :  thy 
judgments  are  like  the  great 
deep. 

7  Thou,  Lord,  shalt  save 
both  man  and  beast  :  how 
excellent  is  thy  mercy,  O  God  : 
and  the  children  of  men  shall 
put  their  trust  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings. 

8  They  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  plenteousness  of  thy  house ; 


THE    PSALTER.  DAY    7. 

and  thou  shalt  give  them  drink 
of  thy  pleasures,  as  out  of  the 
river. 

9  For  with  thee  is  the  well 
of  life  ;  and  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

10  O  continue  forth  thy 
loving  kindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee,  and  thy  righteous- 
ness unto  them  that  are  true  of 
heart. 

11  O  let  not  the  foot  of  pride 
come  against  me ;  and  let  not 
the  hand  of  the  ungodly  cast 
me  down. 

12  There  are  they  fallen,  all 
that  work  wickedness ;  they 
are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be 
able  to  stand. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  37.     Noli  txmulari. 

FRET    not  thyself  because 

of    the    ungodly ;     neither    be 

thou  envious  against    the  evil 

doers: 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut 
down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green 
herb. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the 
Lord,  and  be  doing  good ; 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily 
thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thou  in  the  Lord, 
and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the 
Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  He  shall  make  thy  right- 
eousness as  clear  as  the  light  ; 
and  thy  just  dealing  as  the 
noon-day. 

7  Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord, 
and  abide  patiently  upon  him: 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him 
whose  way  doth  prosper,  against 


Day  7. 

the  man  that  docth  after   evil 
counsels. 

8  Leave  off  from  wrath,  and 
let  go  displeasure  :  fret  not 
thyself,  else  shalt  thoube  moved 
to  do  evil. 

9  Wicked  doers  shall  be 
rooted  out  ;  and  they  that 
patiently  abide  the  Lord,  those 
shall  inherit  the  land. 

10  Yet  a  little  while,  and  the 
ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  ; 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place, 
and  he  shall  be  away. 

11  But  the  meek-spirited 
shall  possess  the  earth,  and  shall 
be  refreshed  in  the  multitude 
of  peace. 

12  The  ungodly  seeketh 
counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  his 
teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  him 
to  scorn ;  for  he  hath  seen 
that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  ungodly  have  drawn 
out  the  sword,  and  have  bent 
their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor 
and  needy,  and  to  slay  such  as 
are  of  a  right  conversation. 

15  Their  sword  shall  go 
through  their  own  heart,  and 
their  bow  shall  be  broken. 

16  A  small  thing  that  the 
righteous  hath,  is  better  than 
great  riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  un- 
godly shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knoAveth  the 
days  of  the  godly;  and  their 
inheritance  shall  endure  for 
ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  con- 
founded in  the  perilous  time ; 
and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they 
shall  have  enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly,  they 


THE    PSALTER.  251 

shall  perish,  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as 
the  fat  of  lambs ;  yea,  even  as 
the  smoke  shall  they  consume 
away. 

21  The  ungodly  borroweth, 
and  payeth  not  again  ;  but 
the  righteous  is  merciful  and 
liberal. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of 
God,  shall  possess  the  land; 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him, 
shall  be  rooted  out. 

23  The  Lord  ordereth  a  good 
man's  going,  and  maketh  his 
way  acceptable  to  himself. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall 
not  be  cast  away ;  for  the  Lord 
upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

25  I  have  been  young,  and 
now  am  old,  and  yet  saw  I  never 
the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his 
seed  begging  their  bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever 
merciful,  and  lendeth  ;  and  his 
seed  is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the 
thing  that  is  good,  and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

28  For  the  Lord  loveth  the 
thing  that  is  right;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they 
are  preserved  for  ever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be 
punished  ;  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted 
out. 

30  The  righteous  shall  inherit 
the  land,  and  dwell  therein  for 
ever. 

31  The  mouth  of  the  righteous 
is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and 
his  tongue  will  be  talking  of 
judgment. 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is  in 
his  heart,  and  his  goings  shall 
not  slide. 

33  The   ungodly    seeth   the 


252 

righteous,  and  seeketh  occasion 
to  slay  him. 

34  The  Lord  will  not  leave 
him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

35  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord, 
and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt 
possess  the  land  :  when  the 
ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt 
see  it. 

36  I  myself  have  seen  the 
ungodly  in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay- 
tree. 

37  I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was 
gone  :  I  sought  him,  but  his 
place  could  nowhere  be  found. 

38  Keep  innocency,  and  take 
heed  unto  the  thing  that  is  right; 
for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace 
at  the  last. 

39  As  for  the  transgressors, 
they  shall  perish  together  :  and 
the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they 
shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

40  But  the  salvation  of  the 
righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in 
the  time  of  trouble. 

41  And  the  Lord  shall  stand 
by  them,  and  save  them  ;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  ungodly, 
and  shall  save  them,  because 
they  put  their  trust  in  him. 


THE  EIGHTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  38.     Dominc,  ne  in  furore. 

PUT  me  not  to  rebuke,  O 
Lord,  in  thine  anger ;  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  dis- 
pleasure : 

2  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast 
in  me,  and  thy  hand  presseth 
me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  health  in  my 


THE    PSALTEB.  DaY    8. 

flesh,  because  of  thy  displeasure; 
neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my 
bones,  by  reason  of  my  sin  : 

4  For  my  wickednesses  are 
gone  over  my  head,  and  are 
like  a  sore  burthen,  too  heavy 
for  me  to  bear. 

5  My  wounds  stink,  and  arc 
corrupt,  through  my  foolish- 
ness. 

6  I  am  brought  into  so  great 
trouble  and  misery,  that  I  go 
mourning  all  the  day  long  : 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with 
a  sore  disease,  and  there  is  no 
whole  part  in  my  body. 

8  I  am  feeble  and  sore  smit- 
ten ;  I  have  roared  for  the  very 
disquietness  of  my  heart. 

9  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  my 
desire  ;  and  my  groaning  is  not 
hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  panteth,  my 
strength  hath  failed  me,  and  the 
sight  of  mine  eves  is  gone  from 


11  My  lovers  and  my  neigh- 
bours did  stand  looking  upon 
my  trouble,  and  my  kinsmen 
stood  afar  off. 

12  They  also  that  sought 
after  my  life,  laid  snares  for 
me  ;  and  they  that  went  about 
to  do  me  evil,  talked  of  wicked- 
ness, and  imagined  deceit  all 
the  day  long. 

13  As  for  me,  I  was  like  a 
deaf  man,  and  heard  not ;  and 
as  one  that  is  dumb,  who  doth 
not  open  his  mouth. 

14  I  became  even  as  a  man 
that  heareth  not,  and  in  whose 
mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O  Lord, 
have  I  put  my  trust ;  thou  shalt 
answer  for  me,  O  Lord,  my 
God. 

16  I  have  required  that  they, 


Day   8. 

even  mine  enemies,  should  not 
triumph  over  me  ;  for  when  my 
foot  slipt,  they  rejoiced  greatly 
against  me. 

17  And  I  truly  am  set  in  the 
plague,  and  my  heaviness  is 
ever  in  my  sight : 

18  For  I  will  confess  my 
wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for 
my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  live, 
and  are  mighty  ;  and  they  that 
hate  me  wrongfully  are  many 
in  number. 

20  They  also  that  reward 
evil  for  good  are  against  me  ; 
because  I  follow  the  thing  that 
good  is. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord, 
my  God  ;  be  not  thou  far  from 
me. 

22  Haste  thee  to  help  me, 
O  Lord,  God  of  my  salvation. 


Psalm  39.    Dixi,  Custodiam. 

1  SAID,  1  will  take  heed  to 
my  ways,  that  I  offend  not  in 
my  tongue. 

2  I  will  keep  my  mouth  as  it 
were  with  a  bridle,  while  the 
ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 

3  I  held  my  tongue,  and 
spake  nothing  :  I  kept  silence, 
yea,  even  from  good  words  ;  but 
it  was  pain  and  grief  to  me. 

4  My  heart  was  hot  within 
me  :  and  while  I  was  thus 
musing  the  fire  kindled,  and 
at  the  last  I  spake  with  my 
tongue : 

5  Lord,  let  me  know  my 
end,  and  the  number  of  my 
days,  that  I  may  be  certified 
how  long  I  have  to  live. 

6  Behold,  thou  hast  made 
my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long, 
and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing- 
in  respect  of  thee  ;    and  verily 


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every  man  living  is  altogether 
vanity : 

7  For  man  walketh  in  a  vain 
shadow  and  disquieteth  himself 
in  vain  ;  he  heapcth  up  riches, 
and  cannot  tell  who  shall  gather 
them. 

8  And  now,  Lord,  what  is 
my  hope?  Truly  my  hope  is 
even  in  thee. 

9  Deliver  me  from  all  mine 
offences,  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

10  I  became  dumb,  and 
opened  not  my  mouth ;  for  it 
was  thy  doing. 

11  Take  thy  plague  away 
from  me  :  I  am  even  consumed 
by  the  means  of  thy  heavy 
hand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes 
dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume 
away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment:  every  man 
therefore  is  but  vanity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ; 
and  with  thine  ears  consider 
my  calling  ;  hold  not  thy  peace 
at  my  tears. 

14  For  I  am  a  stranger  with 
thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my 
fathers  were. 

15  O  spare  me  a  little,  that 
I  may  recover  my  strength, 
before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no 
more  seen. 


Psalm  40.     Expectans  expectavi. 

1  WAITED  patiently  for  the 
Lord,  and  he  inclined  unto  me, 
and  heard  my  calling. 

2  He  brought  me  also  out  of 
the  horrible  pit,  out  of  the  mire 
and  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon 
the  rock,  and  ordered  my 
goings. 

3  And  he  hath   put  a  new 


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song    in   my   mouth,    even    a 
thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 

4  Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear, 
and  shall  put  their  trust  in  the 
Lord. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  that 
hath  set  his  hope  in  the  Lord, 
and  turned  not  unto  the  proud, 
and  to  such  as  go  about  with 
lies. 

6  O  Lord,  my  God,  great 
are  the  wondrous  works  which 
thou  hast  done  ;  like  as  be  also 
thy  thoughts,  which  are  to  us- 
ward;  and  yet  there  is  no  man 
that  ordereth  them  unto  thee. 

7  If  I  should  declare  them, 
and  speak  of  them,  they  should 
be  more  than  I  am  able  to 
express. 

8  Sacrifice  and  meat-offering 
thou  wouldest  not,  but  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened. 

9  Burnt-offerings  and  sacri- 
fice for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired :  then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come. 

10  In  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me,  that  I  should 
fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God  :  I  am 
content  to  do  it ;  yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

11  I  have  declared  thy  right- 
eousness in  the  great  congre- 
gation :  lo,  I  will  not  refrain 
my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  that  thou 
knowest. 

12  I  have  not  hid  thy  right- 
eousness within  my  heart ;  my 
talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth,  and 
of  thy  salvation. 

13  I  have  not  kept  back  thy 
loving  mercy  and  truth  from 
the  great  congregation. 

14  Withdraw  not  thou  thy 
mercy  from  me,  O  Lord  ;  let 
thy  loving  kindness  and  thy 
truth  alway  preserve  me. 

15  For  innumerable  troubles 


the  psalter.  Day  8. 

are  come  about  me ;  my  sins 
have  taken  such  hold  upon  me, 
that  I  am  not  able  to  look  up  ; 
yea,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  hairs  of  my  head,  and 
my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

16  O  Lord,  let  it  be  thy 
pleasure  to  deliver  me  ;  make 
haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed,  and 
confounded  together,  that  seek 
after  my  soul  to  destroy  it;  let 
them  be  driven  backward,  and 
put  to  rebuke,  that  wish  me  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  desolate,  and 
rewarded  with  shame,  that  say 
unto  me,  Fie  upon  thee,  fie 
upon  thee. 

19  Let  all  those  that  seek 
thee,  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee ; 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  salva- 
tion, say  alway,  the  Lord  be 
praised. 

20  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and 
needy  ;  but  the  Lord  careth  for 
me. 

21  Thou  art  my  helper  and 
redeemer  ;  make  no  long  tarry- 
ing, O  my  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  41.     Beatus  qui  ■mtelligit. 

BLESSED  is  he  that  consi- 
dered the  poor  and  needy;  the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the 
time  of  trouble. 

2  The  Lord  preserve  him, 
and  keep  him  alive,  that  he 
may  be  blessed  upon  earth  ;  and 
deliver  not  thou  him  into  the 
will  of  his  enemies. 

3  The  Lord  comfort  him 
when  he  lieth  sick  upon  his 
bed ;  make  thou  all  his  bed  in 
his  sickness. 

4  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful 
unto  me ;  heal  my  soul,  for  I 
have  sinned  against  thee. 


Day  8. 

5  Mine  enemies  speak  evil 
of  me  :  When  shall  he  die,  and 
his  name  perish  ? 

6  And  if  he  come  to  see 
me,  he  speaketh  vanity,  and 
his  heart  conceiveth  falsehood 
within  himself ;  and  when  he 
cometh  forth,  he  telleth  it. 

7  All  mine  enemies  whisper 
together  against  me,  even 
against  me  do  they  imagine 
this  evil. 

8  Let  the  sentence  of  guilti- 
ness proceed  against  him,  and 
now  that  he  lieth,  let  him  rise 
up  no  more. 

9  Yea,  even  mine  own  fami- 
liar friend  whom  I  trusted,  Avho 
did  also  eat  of  my  bread,  hath 
laid  great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful  unto 
me,  O  Lord  ;  raise  thou  me 
up  again,  and  I  shall  reward 
them. 

11  By  this  I  know  thou 
favourest  me,  that  mine  enemy 
doth  not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  I  am  in  my 
health,  thou  upholdest  me,  and 
shall  set  me  before  thy  face  for 
ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Psalm  42.      Quemadmodum. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desireth 
the  water-brooks,  so  longeth 
my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

2  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God, 
yea,  even  for  the  living  God  : 
when  shall  I  come  to  appear 
before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my 
meat  day  and  night ;  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is 
now  thy  God  ? 

4  Now  when  I  think  there- 


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upon,  I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself ;  for  I  went  with  the 
multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God, 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

6  Why  art  thou  so  full  of 
heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disquieted  within 
me  ? 

7  Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for 
I  will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

8  My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed 
within  me  ;  therefore  will  I 
remember  thee  concerning  the 
land  of  Jordan,  and  the  little 
hill  of  Hermon. 

9  One  deep  calleth  another, 
because  of  the  noise  of  the 
water-pipes  ;  all  thy  waves  and 
storms  are  gone  over  me. 

10  The  Lord  hath  granted 
his  loving-kindness  in  the  day- 
time ;  and  in  the  night-season 
did  I  sing  of  him,  and  made 
my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my 
life. 

Ill  will  say  unto  the  God  of 
my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  thus 
heavily,  while  the  enemy 
oppresseth  me  ? 

12  My  bones  are  smitten 
asunder  as  with  a  sword,  while 
mine  enemies  that  trouble  me 
cast  me  in  the  teeth  ; 

13  Namely,  while  they  say 
daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God  ? 

14  Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O 
my  soul  l  and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me  1 

15  O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ; 
for  I  will  yet  thank  him,  which 
is  the  help  of  my  countenance, 
and  my  God. 


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Psalm  43.  Judica  me,  Deus. 
GIVE  sentence  with  me,  O 
God,  and  defend  my  cause 
against  the  ungodly  people  ;  O 
deliver  me  from  the  deceitful 
and  wicked  man  ; 

2  For  thou  art  the  God  of 
my  strength :  why  hast  thou 
put  me  from  thee  ?  and  why  go 
I  so  heavily,  while  the  enemy 
oppresseth  me  ? 

3  O  send  out  thy  light  and 
thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead 
me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy  holy 
hill,  and  to  thy  dwelling. 

4  And  that  I  may  go  unto 
the  altar  of  God,  even  unto  the 
God  of  my  joy  and  gladness; 
and  upon  the  harp  will  I  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  O  God,  my 
God. 

5  Why  art  thou  so  heavy,  O 
my  soul  1  and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me? 

6  O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ; 
for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks, 
which  is  the  help  of  my  coun- 
tenance, and  my  God. 


THE  NINTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  44.     Deus,  auribus. 

WE  have  heard  with  our 
ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have 
told  us  what  thou  hast  done  in 
their  time  of  old. 

2  How  thou  hast  driven  out 
the  heathen  with  thy  hand,  and 
planted  them  in  ;  how  thou  hast 
destroyed  the  nations,  and  cast 
them  out. 

3  For  they  gat  not  the  land 
in  possession  through  their  own 
sword,  neither  was  it  their  own 
arm  that  helped  them  : 

4  But  thy  right  hand,  and 
thine    arm,    and    the    light   of 


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thy  countenance;  because  thou 
hadst  a  favour  unto  them. 

5  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God  ; 
send  help  unto  Jacob. 

6  Through  thee  will  we  over- 
throw our  enemies,  and  in  thy 
name  will  we  tread  them  under 
that  rise  up  against  us. 

7  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my 
bow ;  it  is  not  my  sword  that 
shall  help  me. 

8  But  it  is  thou  that  savest 
us  from  our  enemies,  and  puttest 
them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 

9  We  make  our  boast  of  God 
all  day  long,  and  will  praise  thy 
name  for  ever. 

10  But  now  thou  art  far  off, 
and  puttest  us  to  confusion ; 
and  goest  not  forth  with  our 
armies. 

11  Thou  makest  us  to  turn 
our  backs  upon  our  enemies, 
so  that  they  which  hate  us  spoil 
our  goods. 

12  Thou  lettest  us  be  eaten 
up  like  sheep,  and  hast  scattered 
us  among  the  heathen. 

13  Thou  sellest  thy  people 
for  naught,  and  takest  no  money 
for  them. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be 
rebuked  of  our  neighbours,  to 
be  laughed  to  scorn,  and  had  in 
derision  of  them  that  are  round 
about  us. 

15  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a 
by-word  among  the  heathen, 
and  that  the  people  shake  their 
heads  at  us. 

16  My  confusion  is  daily  be- 
fore me,  and  the  shame  of  my 
face  hath  covered  me  ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  the 
slanderer  and  blasphemer,  for 
the  enemy  and  avenger. 

18  And  though  all  this  be 
come  upon  us,  yet  do  we  not 


Day  9. 

forget  thee,  nor  behave  our- 
selves frowardly  in  thy  cove- 
nant. 

19  Our  heart  is  not  turned 
back,  neither  our  steps  gone  out 
of  thy  way ; 

20  No,  not  when  thou  hast 
smitten  us  into  the  place  of 
dragons,  and  covered  us  with 
the  shadow  of  death. 

21  If  we  have  forgotten  the 
name  of  our  God,  and  holden 
up  our  hands  to  any  strange 
god,  shall  not  God  search  it 
out  ?  for  he  knoweth  the  very 
secrets  of  the  heart. 

22  For  thy  sake  also  are  Ave 
killed  all  the  day  long,  and  are 
counted  as  sheep  appointed  to 
be  slain. 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest 
thou  ?  awake,  and  be  not  absent 
from  us  for  ever. 

24  Wherefore  hidest  thou 
thy  face,  and  forgettest  our 
misery  and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought 
low,  even  unto  the  dust ;  our 
belly  cleaveth  unto  the  ground. 

26  Arise,  and  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

Psalm  45.     Eructavit  cor  mcum. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  of  a 
good  matter ;  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  unto 
the  King. 

2  My  tongue  is  the  pen  of 
a  ready  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the 
children  of  men  ;  full  of  grace 
are  thy  lips,  because  God  hath 
blessed  thee  for  ever. 

4  Gird  thee  with  thy  sword 
upon  thy  thigh,  O  thou  most 
mighty,  according  to  thy  wor- 
ship and  renown. 

5  Good  luck  have  thou  with 


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thine  honour  :  ride  on,  because 
of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meek- 
ness and  righteousness,  and  thy 
right  hand  shall  teach  thee 
terrible  things. 

6  Thy  arrows  are  very  sharp, 
and  the  people  shall  be  subdued 
unto  thee,  even  in  the  midst 
among  the  King's  enemies. 

7  Thy  seat,  O  God,  endureth 
for  ever  ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

8  Thou  hast  loved  righte- 
ousness, and  hated  iniquity  ; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God, 
hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil 
of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

9  All  thy  garments  smell  of 
myrrh,  aloes,  and  cassia ;  out 
of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby 
they  have  made  thee  glad. 

10  Kings'  daughters  were 
among  thy  honourable  women ; 
upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand 
the  queen  in  a  vesture  of  gold, 
wrought  about  with  divers 
colours. 

11  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and 
consider  ;  incline  thine  ear  ; 
forget  all  thine  own  people, 
and  thy  father's  house. 

12  So  shall  the  King  have 
pleasure  in  thy  beauty  ;  for  he 
is  thy  Lord  God,  and  worship 
thou  him. 

13  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre 
shall  be  there  with  a  gift ;  like 
as  the  rich  also  among  the 
people  shall  make  their  suppli- 
cation before  thee. 

14  The  King's  daughter  is  all 
glorious  within ;  her  clothing 
is  of  wrought  gold. 

15  She  shall  be  brought  unto 
the  King  in  raiment  of  needle- 
work :  the  virgins  that  be  her 
fellows  shall  hear  her  company, 
and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 


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16  With  joy  and  gladness 
shall  they  be  brought,  and 
shall  enter  into  the  King's 
palace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  fathers  thou 
shalt  have  children,  whom  thou 
mayest  make  princes  in  all 
lands. 

18  I  will  remember  thy  name 
from  one  generation  to  another ; 
therefore  shall  the  people  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  world  without 
end. 

Psalm  46.  Deus  nostcr  refugium. 

GOD  is  our  hope  and  strength, 
a  very  present  help  in  trouble. 

2  Therefore  will  we  not  fear, 
though  the  earth  be  moved,  and 
though  the  hills  be  carried  into 
the  midst  of  the  sea. 

3  Though  the  waters  thereof 
rage  and  swell,  and  though  the 
mountains  shake  at  the  tempest 
of  the  same. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood 
thereof  shall  make  glad  the  city 
of  God  ;  the  holy  place  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  Most  Highest. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her, 
therefore  shall  she  not  be 
removed  ;  God  shall  help  her, 
and  that  right  early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much 
ado,  and  the  kingdoms  are 
moved  ;  but  God  hath  showed 
his  voice,  and  the  earth  shall 
melt  away. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with 
us ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

8  O  come  hither,  and  behold 
the  works  of  the  Lord,  what 
destruction  he  hath  brought 
upon  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease 
in  all  the  world  ;  he  breaketh 
the  bow,  and  knappeth  the  spear 


Day  9. 

in    sunder,    and    burneth    the 
chariots  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still  then,  and  know 
that  I  am  God  :  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  and  I  will 
be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

11  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with 
us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  47.     Omnes  gentes,  plaudite. 

O  CLAP  your  hands  together, 
all  ye  people  :  O  sing  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  melody. 

2  For  the  Lord  is  high,  and 
to  be  feared  ;  he  is  the  great 
King  upon  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  people 
under  us,  and  the  nations  under 
our  feet. 

4  He  shall  choose  out  an 
heritage  for  us,  even  the  worship 
of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a 
merry  noise,  and  the  Lord  with 
the  sound  of  the  trump. 

6  O  sing  praises,  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  O  sing  praises, 
sing  praises  unto  our  King. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all 
the  earth  :  sing  ye  praises  with 
understanding. 

8  God  reigneth  over  the 
heathen  ;  God  sitteth  upon  his 
holy  seat. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people 
are  joined  unto  the  people  of 
the  God  of  Abraham  ;  for  God, 
which  is  very  high  exalted,  doth 
defend  the  earth  as  it  were  with 
a  shield. 

Psalm  48.     Magnus  Dominus; 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and 
highly  to  be  praised  in  the  city 
of  our  God,  even  upon  his  holy 
hill. 

2  The  hill  of  Sion  is  a  fair 


Day   9. 

place,  and  the  joy  of  the  whole 
earth  ;  upon  the  north  side  lieth 
the  city  of  the  greatKing  :  God 
is  well  known  in  her  palaces  as 
a  sure  refuge. 

3  For  lo,  the  kings  of  the 
earth  are  gathered,  and  gone  by 
together. 

4  They  marvelled  to  see  such 
things  ;  they  were  astonished, 
and  suddenly  cast  down. 

5  Fear  came  there  upon 
them  ;  and  sorrow,  as  upon  a 
woman  in  her  travail. 

6  Thou  shalt  break  the  ships 
of  the  sea  through  the  east 
wind. 

7  Like  as  we  have  heard,  so 
have  we  seen  in  the  city  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of 
our  God  ;  God  upholdeth  the 
same  for  ever. 

8  We  wait  for  thy  loving 
kindness,  O  God,  in  the  midst 
of  thy  temple. 

9  O  God,  according  to  thy 
name,  so  is  thy  praise  unto  the 
world's  end  ;  thy  right  hand  is 
full  of  righteousness. 

10  Let  the  mount  Sion 
rejoice,  and  the  daughter  of 
Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy 
judgments. 

11  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go 
round  about  her ;  and  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

12  Mark  well  her  bulwarks, 
set  up  her  houses,  that  ye  may 
tell  them  that  come  after. 

13  For  this  God  is  our  God 
for  ever  and  ever  :  He  shall  be 
our  guide  unto  death. 

Psalm  49.     Audite  hcec,  omnes. 

O  HEAR  ye  this,  all  ye 
people  ;  ponder  it  with  your 
ears,  all  ye  that  dwell  in  the 
world ; 


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2  High  and  low,  rich  and 
poor,  one  with  another. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of 
wisdom,  and  my  heart  shall 
muse  of  understanding. 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear  to 
the  parable,  and  show  my  dark 
speech  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I  fear 
in  the  days  of  wickedness,  and 
when  the  wickedness  of  my 
heels  compasseth  me  round 
about  ? 

6  There  be  some  that  put 
their  trust  in  their  goods,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multi- 
tude of  their  riches ; 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver 
his  brother,  nor  make  agree- 
ment unto  God  for  him  : 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  redeem 
their  souls  ;  so  that  he  must  let 
that  alone  for  ever  ; 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long, 
and  see  not  the  grave. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise 
men  also  die  and  perish  toge- 
ther, as  well  as  the  ignorant  and 
foolish,  and  leave  their  riches 
for  other. 

11  And  yet  they  think  that 
their  houses  shall  continue  for 
ever,  and  that  their  dwelling 
places  shall  endure  from  one 
generation  to  another  ;  and 
call  the  lands  after  their  own 
names. 

12  Nevertheless,  man  will 
not  abide  in  honour,  seeing 
he  may  be  compared  unto  the 
beasts  that  perish ;  this  is  the 
way  of  them. 

13  This  is  their  foolishness, 
and  their  posterity  praise  their 
saying. 

"14  They  lie  in  the  hell  like 
sheep ;  death  gnaweth  upon 
them,  and  the  righteous  shall 


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have  dominion  over  them  in 
the  morning  :  their  beauty  shall 
consume  in  the  sepulchre  out 
of  their  dwelling. 

15  But  God  hath  delivered 
my  soul  from  the  place  of  hell ; 
for  he  shall  receive  me. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid,  though 
one  be  made  rich,  or  if  the  glory 
of  his  house  be  increased ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing 
away  with  him  when  he  dieth, 
neither  shall  his  pomp  follow 
him. 

18  For  while  he  lived,  he 
counted  himself  an  happy  man  ; 
and  so  long  as  thou  dost  well 
unto  thyself,  men  will  speak 
good  of  thee. 

19  He  shall  follow  the  gene- 
ration of  his  fathers,  and  shall 
never  see  light. 

20  Man  being  in  honour 
hath  no  understanding,  but  is 
compared  unto  the  beasts  that 
perish. 


THE  TENTH   DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  50.     Deus  deorum. 

THE  Lord,  even  the  most 
mighty  God,  hath  spoken,  and 
called  the  world,  from  the  rising 
up  of  the  sun  unto  the  going 
down  thereof. 

.  2    Out   of    Sion    hath   God 
appeared  in  perfect  beauty. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and 
shall  not  keep  silence ;  there 
shall  go  before  him  a  consuming 
fire,  and  a  mighty  tempest  shall 
be  stirred  up  round  about  him. 

4  He  shall  call  the  heaven 
from  above,  and  the  earth,  that 
he  may  judge  his  people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together 
unto  me  ;  those  that  have  made 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     10. 

a  covenant  with  me  with  sacri- 
fice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall 
declare  his  righteousness ;  for 
God  is  judge  himself. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I 
will  speak ;  I  myself  will  testify 
against  thee,  O  Israel ;  for  I  am 
God,  even  thy  God. 

8  I  will  not  reprove  thee 
because  of  thy  sacrifices,  or  of 
thy  burnt-offerings ;  because 
they  were  not  alway  before  me. 

9  I  will  take  no  bullock  out 
of  thine  house,  nor  he-goat  out 
of  thy  folds ; 

10  For  all  the  beasts  of  the 
forest  are  mine,  and  so  are  the 
cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

Ill  know  all  the  fowls  upon 
the  mountains,  and  the  wild 
beasts  of  the  field  are  in  my 
sight. 

12  If  I  be  hungry,  I  will  not 
tell  thee  ;  for  the  whole  world 
is  mine,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

13  Thinkest  thou  that  I  will 
eat  bull's  flesh,  and  drink  the 
blood  of  goats  ? 

14  Offer  unto  God  thanks- 
giving, and  pay  thy  vows  unto 
the  Most  Highest, 

15  And  call  upon  me  in  the 
time  of  trouble ;  so  will  I  hear 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  praise  me. 

16  But  unto  the  ungodly  said 
God,  Why  dost  thou  preach  my 
laws,  and  takest  my  covenant 
in  thy  mouth ; 

17  Whereas  thou  hatest  to 
be  reformed,  and  hast  cast  my 
words  behind  thee  ? 

18  When  thou  sawest  a  thief, 
thou  consentedst  unto  him;  and 
hast  been  partaker  with  the 
adulterers. 

19  Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth 
speak    wickedness,    and    with 


Day   10. 

thy  tongue  thou  hast  set  forth 
deceit. 

30  Thou  sattest  and  spakest 
against  thy  brother ;  yea,  and 
hast  slandered  thine  own  mo- 
ther's son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou 
done,  and  I  held  my  tongue, 
and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly, 
that  I  am  even  such  a  one  as 
thyself;  but  I  will  reprove  thee, 
and  set  before  thee  the  things 
that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O  consider  this,  ye  that 
forget  God,  lest  I  pluck   you 

•away,    and   there   be   none   to 
deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  offereth  me  thanks 
and  praise,  he  honoureth  me  ; 
and  to  him  that  ordereth  his 
conversation  right,  will  I  show 
the  salvation  of  God. 

Psalm  51.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O 
God,  after  thy  great  goodness ; 
according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies,  do  away  mine 
offences. 

2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from 
my  wickedness,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin  ; 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my 
faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  before 
me. 

4  Against  thee  only  have  I 
sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight,  that  thou  mightest  be 
justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear 
when  thou  art  judged. 

5  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in 
wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  me. 

6  But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth 
in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom 
secretly. 

7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with 


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hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall 
be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear 
of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

9  Turn  thy  face  from  my 
sins,  and  put  out  all  my  mis- 
deeds. 

10  Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O 
God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from 
thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 
holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  O  give  me  the  comfort  of 
thy  help  again,  and  stablish  me 
with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy 
ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto 
thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  blood- 
guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art 
the  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my 
tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

15  Thou  shalt  open  my  lips, 
O  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no  sacri- 
fice, else  would  I  give  it  thee  ; 
but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt- 
offerings. 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a 
troubled  spirit :  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 

18  O  be  favourable  and  gra- 
cious unto  Sion  ;  build  thou  the 
walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased 
with  the  sacrifice  of  righteous- 
ness, with  the  burnt-offerings 
and  oblations ;  then  shall  they 
offer  young  bullocks  upon  thine 
altar. 


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Psalm  52.     Quid  gloriaris  ? 

WHY  boastest  thou  thyself, 
thou  tyrant,  that  thou  canst  do 
mischief? 

2  "Whereas  the  goodness  of 
God  endureth  yet  daily. 

3  Thy  tongue  imagineth 
wickedness,  and  with  lies  thou 
cuttest  like  a  sharp  razor. 

4  Thou  hast  loved  unright- 
eousness more  than  goodness, 
and  to  talk  of  lies  more  than 
righteousness. 

5  Thou  hast  loved  to  speak 
all  words  that  may  do  hurt,  O 
thou  false  tongue. 

6  Therefore  shall  God  de- 
stroy thee  for  ever ;  he  shall 
take  thee,  and  pluck  thee  out 
of  thy  dwelling,  and  root  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  the  living. 

7  The  righteous  also  shall 
see  this,  and  fear,  and  shall 
laugh  him  to  scorn  : 

8  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that 
took  not  God  for  his  strength; 
but  trusted  unto  the  multitude 
of  his  riches,  and  strengthened 
himself  in  his  wickedness. 

9  As  for  me,  I  am  like  a 
green  olive-tree  in  the  house  of 
God  ;  my  trust  is  in  the  tender 
mercy  of  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

10  I  will  always  give  thanks 
unto  thee  for  that  thou  hast 
done  ;  and  I  will  hope  in  thy 
name,  for  thy  saints  like  it  well. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  53.     Dixit  insipiens. 

THE  foolish  body  hath  said 
in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 

2  Corrupt  are  they,  and 
become  abominable  in  their 
wickedness  ;  there  is  none  that 
doeth  good. 

3  God    looked    down   from 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     10. 

heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any 
that  would  understand,  and  seek 
after  God. 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out 
of  the  way,  they  are  altogether 
become  abominable  ;  there  is 
also  none  that  doeth  good,  no 
not  one. 

5  Are  they  not  without  un- 
derstanding that  work  wicked- 
ness, eating  up  my  people  as  if 
they  would  eat  bread  ?  they  have 
not  called  upon  God. 

6  They  were  afraid,  where 
no  fear  was ;  for  God  hath 
broken  the  bones  of  him  that 
besieged  thee ;  thou  hast  put 
them  to  confusion,  because  God 
hath  despised  them. 

7  O  that  the  salvation  were 
given  unto  Israel  out  of  Sion  ! 
O  that  the  Lord  would  deliver 
his  people  out  of  captivity  ! 

8  Then  should  Jacob  rejoice, 
and  Israel  should  be  right  glad. 

Psalm  54.    Deus,  in  nomine. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  for  thy 
name's  sake,  and  avenge  me  in 
thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God, 
and  hearken  unto  the  words  of 
my  mouth : 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up 
against  me  ;  and  tyrants,  which 
have  not  God  before  their  eyes, 
seek  after  my  soul. 

4  Behold,  God  is  my  helper ; 
the  Lord  is  with  them  that 
uphold  my  soul. 

5  He  shall  reward  evil  unto 
mine  enemies :  destroy  thou 
them  in  thy  truth. 

6  An  offering  of  a  free  heart 
will  I  give  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name,  O  Lord  ;  because  it  is 
so  comfortable. 


DAY     10.  THE    PSALTER. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  me 
out  of  all  my  trouble  ;  and  mine 
eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon 
mine  enemies. 

Psalm  55.     Exaudi,  Dcus. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  God, 
and  hide  not  thyself  from  my 
petition. 

2  Take  heed  unto  me,  and 
hear  me,  how  I  mourn  in  my 
prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

3  The  enemy  crieth  so,  and 
the  ungodly  cometh  on  so  fast ; 
for  they  are  minded  to  do  me 
some  mischief,  so  maliciously 
are  they  set  against  me. 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted 
within  me,  and  the  fear  of  death 
is  fallen  upon  me. 

5  Fearfulness  and  trembling 
are  come  upon  me,  and  an  horri- 
ble dread  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6  And  I  said,  O  that  I  had 
wings  like  a  dove  !  for  then 
would  I  flee  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I  get  me 
away  far  off,  and  remain  in  the 
wilderness. 

8  I  would  make  haste  to 
escape,  because  of  the  stormy 
wind  and  tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  O 
Lord,  and  divide  them  ;  for  I 
have  spied  unrighteousness  and 
strife  in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go 
about  within  the  walls  thereof; 
mischief  also  and  sorrow  are  in 
the  midst  of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  therein; 
deceit  and  guile  go  not  out  of 
their  streets. 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open 
enemy  that  hath  done  me  this 
dishonour  ;  for  then  I  could 
have  borne  it : 

13  Neither     was     it    mine 


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adversary  that  did  magnify 
himself  against  me  ;  for  then 
peradventure  I  would  have  hid 
myself  from  him  : 

14  But  it  was  even  thou,  my 
companion,  my  guide,  and  mine 
own  familiar  friend. 

15  We  took  sweet  counsel 
together,  and  walked  in  the 
house  of  God  as  friends. 

16  Let  death  come  hastily 
upon  them,  and  let  them  go 
down  quick  into  hell  ;  for 
wickedness  is  in  their  dwellings, 
and  among  them. 

17  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon 
God,  and  the  Lord  shall  save 
me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and  morn- 
ing, and  at  noon-day,  will  I 
pray,  and  that  instantly;  and 
he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

19  It  is  he  that  hath  delivered 
my  soul  in  peace,  from  the 
battle  that  was  against  me ;  for 
there  were  many  with  me. 

20  Yea,  even  God  that  en- 
dureth  for  ever,  shall  hear  me, 
and  bring  them  down ;  for  they 
will  not  turn,  nor  fear  God. 

21  He  laid  his  hands  upon 
such  as  be  at  peace  with  him, 
and  he  brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  mouth 
were  softer  than  butter,  having 
war  in  his  heart ;  his  words 
were  smoother  than  oil,  and  yet 
they  be  very  swords. 

23  O  cast  thy  burthen  upon 
the  Lord,  and  he  shall  nourish 
thee,  and  shall  not  suffer  the 
righteous  to  fall  for  ever. 

24  And  as  for  them,  thou,  O 
God,  shalt  bring  them  into  the 
pit  of  destruction. 

25  The  blood-thirsty  and 
deceitful  men  shall  not  live  out 
half  their  davs  :    nevertheless, 


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my  trust  shall  be   in  thee,  O 
Lord. 


THE  ELEVENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  56.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God, 
for  man  goeth  about  to  devour 
me  ;  he  is  daily  fighting  and 
troubling  me. 

2  Mine  enemies  are  daily  in 
hand  to  swallow  me  up ;  for 
they  be  many  that  fight  against 
me,  O  thou  Most  Highest. 

3  Nevertheless,  though  I  am 
sometimes  afraid,  yet  put  I  my 
trust  in  thee. 

4  I  Avill  praise  God  because 
of  his  word :  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  God,  and  will  not  fear 
what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5  They  daily  mistake  my 
words  ;  all  that  they  imagine  is 
to  do  me  evil. 

6  They  hold  all  together, 
and  keep  themselves  close,  and 
mark  my  steps,  when  they  lay 
wait  for  my  soul. 

7  Shall  they  escape  for  their 
wickedness  1  Thou,  O  God,  in 
thy  displeasure,  shall  cast  them 
down. 

8  Thou  tellest  my  wander- 
ings :  put  my  tears  into  thy 
bottle  :  are  not  these  things 
noted  in  thy  book? 

9  Whensoever  I  call  upon 
thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies 
be  put  to  flight :  this  I  know ; 
for  God  is  on  my  side. 

10  In  God's  word  will  I 
rejoice;  in  the  Lord's  word 
will  I  comfort  me. 

11  Yea,  in  God  have  I  put 
my  trust ;  I  will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Unto  thee,  O  God,  will  I 


THE    PSALTER.  DAY     11. 

pay  my  vows  ;  unto  thee  will  I 
give  thanks. 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered 
my  soul  from  death,  and  my 
feet  from  falling,  that  I  may 
walk  before  God  in  the  light 
of  the  living. 

Psalm  57.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God, 
be  merciful  unto  me  ;  for  my 
soul  trusteth  in  thee  ;  and  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings  shall 
be  my  refuge,  until  this  tyranny 
be  overpast. 

2  I  will  call  unto  the  most 
high  God,  even  unto  the  God 
that  shall  perform  the  cause 
which  I  have  in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from  heaven, 
and  save  me  from  the  reproof 
of  him  that  would  eat  me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  forth  his 
mercy  and  truth ;  my  soul  is 
among  lions. 

5  And  I  lie  even  among  the 
children  of  men,  that  are  set 
on  fire,  whose  teeth  are  spears 
and  arrows,  and  their  tongue  a 
sharp  sword. 

6  Set  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

7  They  have  laid  a  net  for 
my  feet,  and  pressed  down  my 
soul  ;  they  have  digged  a  pit 
before  me,  and  are  fallen  into 
the  midst  of  it  themselves. 

8  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God, 
my  heart  is  fixed ;  I  will  sing, 
and  give  praise. 

9  Awake  up,  my  glory  ; 
awake,  lute  and  harp  :  I  myself 
will  awake  right  early. 

10  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple ;  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee 
among  the  nations. 


DAY     11.  THE    PSALTF.R. 

11  For  the  greatness  of  thy 
mercy  reacheth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the 
clouds. 

12  Set  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  58.     Si  vere  utique. 

ARE  your  minds  set  upon 
righteousness,  O  ye  congre- 
gation ?  and  do  ye  judge  the 
thing  that  is  right,  O  ye  sons 
of  men? 

2  Yea,  ye  imagine  mischief 
in  your  heart  upon  the  earth, 
and  your  hands  deal  with  wick- 
edness. 

3  The  ungodly  are  froward, 
even  from  their  mother's  womb; 
as  soon  as  they  are  born,  they 
go  astray  and  speak  lies. 

4  They  are  as  venomous  as 
the  poison  of  a  serpent,  even 
like  the  deaf  adder,  that  stop- 
peth  her  ears ; 

5  Which  refuseth  to  hear  the 
voice  of  the  charmer,  charm  he 
never  so  wisely. 

6  Break  their  teeth,  O  God, 
in  their  mouths ;  smite  the  jaw- 
bones of  the  lions,  O  Lord  :  let 
them  fall  away  like  water  that 
runneth  apace  ;  and  when  they 
shoot  their  arrows,  let  them  be 
rooted  out. 

7  Let  them  consume  away 
like  a  snail,  and  be  like  the 
untimely  fruit  of  a  woman ;  and 
let  them  not  see  the  sun. 

8  Or  ever  your  pots  be  made 
hot  with  thorns,  so  let  indigna- 
nation  vex  him,  even  as  a  thing 
that  is  raw. 

9  The  righteous  shall  rejoice, 
when  he  seeth  the  vengeance  ; 
he  shall  wash  his  footsteps  in 
the  blood  of  the  ungodly. 

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10  So  that  a  man  shall  say, 
Verily,  there  is  a  reward  for  the 
righteous ;  doubtless  there  is  a 
God  that  judgeth  the  earth. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  59.     Eripe  me  de  inimicis. 

DELIVER  me  from  mine 
enemies,  O  God  ;  defend  me 
from  them  that  rise  up  against 
me. 

2  O  deliver  me  from  the 
wicked  doers,  and  save  me  from 
the  blood-thirsty  men. 

3  For  lo,  they  lie  waiting  for 
my  soul ;  the  mighty  men  are 
gathered  against  me,  without 
any  offence  or  fault  of  me,  O 
Lord. 

4  They  run  and  prepare 
themselves  without  my  fault ; 
arise  thou  therefore  to  help  me, 
and  behold. 

5  Stand  up,  O  Lord  God  of 
hosts,  thou  God  of  Israel,  to 
visit  all  the  heathen,  and  be  not 
merciful  unto  them  that  offend 
of  malicious  wickedness. 

6  They  go  to  and  fro  in  the 
evening,  they  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  run  about  through  the  city. 

7  Behold,  they  speak  with 
their  mouth,  and  swords  are  in 
their  lips  ;  for  who  doth  hear  ? 

8  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt 
have  them  in  derision,  and  thou 
shalt  laugh  all  the  heathen  to 
scorn. 

9  My  strength  will  I  ascribe 
unto  thee  ;  for  thou  art  the  God 
of  my  refuge. 

10  God  showeth  me  his 
goodness  plenteously :  and  God 
shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon 
mine  enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  un- 
people forget  it ;  but  scatter 
them  abroad  among  the  people, 


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and  put  them  down,  O  Lord, 
our  defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth, 
and  for  the  words  of  their  lips, 
they  shall  be  taken  in  their 
pride:  and  why?  their  preach- 
ing is  of  cursing  and  lies. 

13  Consume  them  in  thy 
wrath  ;  consume  them,  that 
they  may  perish,  and  know  that 
it  is  God  that  ruleth  in  Jacob, 
and  unto  the  ends  of  the  world. 

14  And  in  the  evening  they 
will  return,  grin  like  a  dog,  and 
will  go  about  the  city. 

15  They  will  run  here  and 
there  for  meat,«nd  grudge  if 
they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  As  for  me,  I  will  sing  of 
thy  power,  and  will  praise  thy 
mercy  betimes  in  the  morning; 
for  thou  hast  been  my  defence 
and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my 
trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O  my  strength, 
will  I  sing;  for  thou,  O  God, 
art  my  refuge,  and  my  merciful 
God. 

Psalm  60.     Deus,  rcpullsli  nos. 

O  GOD,  thou  hast  cast  us  out, 
and  scattered  us  abroad  ;  thou 
hast  also  been  displeased  :  O 
turn  thee  unto  us  again. 

2  Thou  hast  moved  the  land, 
and  divided  it :  heal  the  sores 
thereof,  for  it  shake th. 

3  Thou  hast  showed  thy 
people  heavy  things  ;  thou  hast 
given  us  a  drink  of  deadly  wine. 

4  Thou  hast  given  a  token  for 
such  as  fear  thee,  that  they  may 
triumph  because  of  the  truth. 

5  Therefore  were  thy  beloved 
delivered :    help    mo    with  thy 

ight  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6  God  hath  spoken  in  his 
noliness,    I    will    rejoice    and 


THE    PSALTER. 

divide 


Day    11. 

Sichem,  and   mete  out 
the  valley  of  Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manas- 
ses  is  mine ;  Ephraim  also  is  the 
strength  of  my  head  ;  Judah  is 
my  law-giver ; 

8  Moab  is  my  wash-pot;  over 
Edom  will  I  cast  out  my  shoe  ; 
Philistia,  be  thou  glad  of  me. 

9  Who  will  lead  me  into  the 
strong  city  ?  who  will  bring  me 
into  Edom  ? 

10  Hast  not  thou  cast  us  out, 
O  God  ?  wilt  not  thou,  O  God, 
go  out  with  our  hosts  ? 

11  O  be  thou  our  help  in 
trouble  ;  for  vain  is  the  help  of 
man. 

12  Through  God  will  we  do 
great  acts  ;  for  it  is  he  that  shall 
tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  61.     Exaudi,  Deus. 

HEAR  my  crying,  O  God, 
give  ear  unto  my  prayer. 

2  From  the  ends  of  the  earth 
will  I  call  upon  thee,  when  my 
heart  is  in  heaviness. 

3  O  set  me  up  upon  the  rock 
that  is  higher  than  I  ;  for  thou 
hast  been  my  hope,  and  a  strong 
tower  for  me  against  the  enemy. 

4  I  will  dwell  in  thy  taber- 
nacle for  ever,  and  my  trust 
shall  be  under  the  covering  of 
thy  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast 
heard  my  desires,  and  hast  given 
an  heritage  unto  those  that  fear 
thy  name. 

6  Thou  shalt  grant  the  king 
a  long  life,  that  his  years  may 
endure  throughout  all  genera- 
tions. 

7  He  shall  dwell  before  God 
for  ever ;  O  prepare  thy  loving 
mercy  and  faithfulness,  that  they 
may  preserve  him  ! 


Day    13. 

8  So  will  I  always  sing  praise 
unto  thy  name,  that  I  may  daily 
perform  my  vows. 


THE  TWELFTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  62.     Nonne  Deo  ? 

MY  soul  truly  waiteth  still 
upon  God  ;  for  of  him  cometh 
my  salvation. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength 
and  my  salvation;  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not 
greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine 
mischief  against  every  man  ? 
Ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort  of 
you  ;  yea,  as  a  tottering  wall 
shall  ye  be,  and  like  a  broken 
hedge. 

4  Their  device  is  only  how 
to  put  him  out  whom  God  will 
exalt ;  their  delight  is  in  lies  ; 
they  give  good  words  with  their 
mouth,  but  curse  with  their 
heart. 

5  Nevertheless,  my  soul  wait 
thou  still  upon  God  ;  for  my 
hope  is  in  him. 

6  He  truly  is  my  strength, 
and  my  salvation  ;  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not 
fall. 

7  In  God  is  my  health  and 
my  glory,  the  rock  of  my  might ; 
and  in  God  is  my  trust. 

8  O  put  your  trust  in  him 
alway,  ye  people  ;  pour  out 
your  hearts  before  him  ;  for 
God  is  our  hope. 

9  As  for  the  children  of 
men,  they  are  but  vanity  ;  the 
children  of  men  are  deceitful 
upon  the  weights  ;  they  are 
altogether  lighter  than  vanity 
itself. 

10  O   trust    not   in    wrong 


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and  robbery;  give  not  your- 
selves unto  vanity  :  if  riches 
increase,  set  not  your  heart 
upon  them. 

11  God  spake  once,  and 
twice  I  have  also  heard  the 
same,  that  power  belongeth 
unto  God  ; 

12  And  that  thou,  Lord,  art 
merciful  ;  for  thou  rewardest 
every  man  according  to  his 
work. 

Psalm  63.   Deus,  Deus  mcus. 

O  GOD,  thou  art  my  God  ; 
early  will  I  seek  thee. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee ; 
my  flesh  also  longeth  after  thee, 
in  a  barren  and  dry  land  where 
no  water  is. 

3  Thus  have  I  looked  for 
thee  in  holiness,  that  I  might 
behold  thy  power  and  glory; 

4  For  thy  loving  kindness  is 
better  than  the  life  itself:  my 
lips  shall  praise  thee. 

5  As  long  as  I  live  will  I 
magnify  thee  in  this  manner, 
and  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy 
name. 

6  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied, 
even  as  it  were  with  marrow 
and  fatness,  when  my  mouth 
praiseth  thee  with  joyful  lips. 

7  Have  I  not  remembered 
thee  in  my  bed,  and  thought 
upon  thee  when  I  was  waking? 

8  Because  thou  hast  been 
my  helper  ;  therefore  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I 
rejoice. 

9  My  soul  hangeth  upon 
thee  ;  thy  right  hand  hath  up- 
holden  me. 

10  These  also  that  seek  the 
hurt  of  my  soul,  they  shall  go 
under  the  earth. 

11  Let  them  fall  upon  the 


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edge  of  the  sword,  that  they 
may  be  a  portion  for  foxes. 

12  But  the  King  shall  rejoice 
in  God  ;  all  they  also  that  swear 
by  him  shall  be  commended ;  for 
the  mouth  of  them  that  speak 
lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Psalm  64.    Exaudi,  Deus. 

HEAR  my  voice,  O  God,  in 
my  prayer  ;  preserve  my  life 
from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  gathering 
together  of  the  froward,  and 
from  the  insurrection  of  wicked 
doers  ; 

3  Who  have  whet  their 
tongue  like  a  sword,  and  shoot 
out  their  arrows,  even  bitter 
words, 

4  That  they  may  privily  shoot 
at  him  that  is  perfect :  suddenly 
do  they  hit  him,  and  fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  them- 
selves in  mischief,  and  com- 
mune among  themselves,  how 
they  may  lay  snares  ;  and  say, 
that  no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  They  imagine  wickedness, 
and  practise  it ;  that  they  keep 
secret  among  themselves,  every 
man  in  the  deep  of  his  heart. 

7  But  God  shall  suddenly 
shoot  at  them  with  a  swift 
arrow,  that  they  shall  be 
wounded. 

8  Yea,  their  own  tongues 
shall  make  them  fall ;  insomuch 
that  whoso  seeth  them,  shall 
laugh  them  to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it 
shall  say,  This  hath  God  done; 
for  they  shall  perceive  that  it  is 
his  work. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice 
in  the  Lord,  and  put  his  trust 
in  him ;  and  all  they  that  are 
true  of  heart  shall  be  glad. 


Day   12. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  65.     Te  decet  hymnus. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  praised 
in  Sion ;  and  unto  thee  shall 
the  vow  be  performed  in  Jeru- 
salem. 

2  Thou  that  hearest  the 
prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

3  My  misdeeds  prevail 
against  me :  O  be  thou  merciful 
unto  our  sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  choosest,  and  receivest 
unto  thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy 
court,and  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even 
of  thy  holy  temple. 

5  Thou  shalt  show  us  wonder- 
ful things  in  thy  righteousness, 
O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou 
that  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that 
remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

6  Who  in  his  strength  set- 
teth  fast  the  mountains,  and  is 
girded  about  with  power. 

7  Who  stilleth  the  raging  of 
the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  of  the 
people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens, 
thou  that  makest  the  out-goings 
of  the  morning  and  evening  to 
praise  thee. 

9  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and 
blessest  it ;  thou  makest  it  very 
plenteous. 

10  The  river  of  God  is  full 
of  water  :  thou  preparest  their 
corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for 
the  earth. 

11  Thou  waterest  her  fur- 
rows ;  thou  sendest  rain  into 
the  little  valleys  thereof  ;  thou 


Day   12. 

makest  it  soft  with  the  drops 
of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase 
of  it. 

12  Thou  crownest  the  year 
with  thy  goodness,  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

13  They  shall  drop  upon  the 
dwellings  of  the  wilderness, 
and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice 
on  every  side. 

14  The  folds  shall  be  full  of 
sheep  ;  the  valleys  also  shall 
stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that 
they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 

Psalm  66.  Jubilate  Deo. 

O  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye 
lands  ;  sing  praises  unto  the 
honour  of  his  name  ;  make  his 
praise  to  be  glorious. 

2  Say  unto  God,  O  how 
wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  works; 
through  the  greatness  of  thy 
power  shall  thine  enemies  be 
found  liars  unto  thee. 

3  For  all  the  world  shall 
worship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  and 
praise  thy  name. 

4  O  come  hither,  and  behold 
the  works  of  God  ;  how  wonder- 
ful he  is  in  his  doing  towards 
the  children  of  men  ! 

5  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry 
land,  so  that  they  went  through 
the  water  on  foot ;  there  did 
we  rejoice  thereof. 

6  He  ruleth  with  his  power 
for  ever;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people ;  and  such  as  will  not 
believe,  shall  not  be  able  to 
exalt  themselves. 

7  O  praise  our  God,  ye  peo- 
ple, and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard  ; 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in 
life ;  and  suffereth  not  our  feet 
,to  slip. 

9  For   thou,   0    Gop,   hast 


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proved  us ;  thou  also  hast  tried 
us,  like  as  silver  is  tried. 

10  Thou  broughtest  us  into 
the  snare ;  and  laidst  trouble 
upon  our  loins. 

11  Thou  sufferedst  men  to 
ride  over  our  heads ;  we  went 
through  fire  and  water,  and 
thou  broughtest  us  out  into  a 
wealthy  place. 

12  I  will  go  into  thine  house 
with  burnt-offerings ;  and  will 
pay  thee  my  vows,  which  I 
promised  with  my  lips,  and 
spake  with  my  mouth,  when  I 
was  in  trouble. 

13  I  will  offer  unto  thee  fat 
burnt-sacrifices,  with  the  in- 
cense of  rams  ;  I  will  offer 
bullocks  and  goats. 

14  O  come  hither,  and  heark- 
en, all  ye  that  fear  God  ;  and  I 
will  tell  you  what  he  hath  done 
for  my  soul. 

15  1  called  unto  him  with  my 
mouth,  and  gave  him  praises 
with  my  tongue. 

16  If  I  incline  unto  wicked- 
ness with  mine  heart,  the  Lord 
will  not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hath  heard  me, 
and  considered  the  voice  of  my 
prayer. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath 
not  cast  out  my  prayer,  nor 
turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  67.     Deus  miser eatur. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us, 
and  bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  of  his  countenance,  and  be 
merciful  unto  us ; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be 
known  upon  earth,  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 


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4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and 
be  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  govern 
the  nations  upon  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring 
forth  her  increase  ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give 
us  his  blessing. 

7  God  shall  bless  us  ;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  shall  fear 
him. 


THE  THIRTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  68.     Exurgat  Deus. 

LET  God  arise,  and  let  his 

enemies  be  scattered  ;  let  them 

also  that  hate  him  flee  before 

him. 

2  Like  as  the  smoke  vanish- 
eth,  so  shalt  thou  drive  them 
away;  and  like  as  wax  melteth 
at  the  fire,  so  let  the  ungodly 
perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be 
glad,  and  rejoice  before  God  ; 
let  them  also  be  merry  and 
joyful. 

4  O  sing  unto  God,  and  sing 
praises  unto  his  name  ;  magnify 
him  that  rideth  upon  the  hea- 
vens, as  it  were  upon  an  horse ; 
praise  him  in  his  name  JAH, 
and  rejoice  before  him. 

5  He  is  a  father  of  the  father- 
less, and  defendeth  the  cause 
of  the  widows  ;  even  God  in  his 
holy  habitation. 

6  He  is  the  God  that  maketh 
men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  an 
house,  and  bringeth  the  pri- 
soners out  of  captivity  ;  but 
Letteth  the  runagates  continue 
in  scarceness. 


THE    PSALTER.  DAY    13. 

7  O  God,  when  thou  wentest 
forth  before  the  people  ;  when 
thou  wentest  through  the  wil- 
derness ; 

8  The  earth  shook,  and  the 
heavens  dropped  at  the  presence 
of  God  ;  even  as  Sinai  also  was 
moved  at  the  presence  of  God, 
who  is  the  God  of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a 
gracious  rain  upon  thine  inherit- 
ance, and  refreshedst  it  when  it 
was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  shall 
dwell  therein ;  for  thou,  O  God, 
hast  of  thy  goodness  prepared 
for  the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word; 
great  was  the  company  of  the 
preachers. 

12  Kings  with  their  armies 
did  flee,  and  were  discomfited, 
and  they  of  the  household  di- 
vided the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain 
among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove  that  is 
covered  with  silver  wings,  and 
her  feathers  like  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scat- 
tered kings  for  their  sake,  then 
were  they  as  white  as  snow  in 
Salmon. 

15  As  the  hill  of  Basan,  so  is 
God's  hill ;  even  an  high  hill, 
as  the  hill  of  Basan. 

16  Why  hop  ye  so,  ye  high 
hills?  this  is  God's  hill,  in  the 
which  it  plcascth  him  to  dwell; 
yea,  the  Lord  will  abide  in  it 
for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are 
twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels  ;  and  the  Lord 
is  among  them  as  in  the  holy 
place  of  Sinai. 

18  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high, 
thou  hast  led  captivity  captive, 


Day    13.  the  psalter. 

and  received  gifts  for  men ;  yea, 
even  for  thine  enemies,  that  the 
Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord 
daily,  even  the  God  who  help- 
eth  us,  and  poureth  his  benelits 
upon  us. 

20  He  is  our  God,  even  the 
God  of  whom  coineth  salvation : 
God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we 
escape  death. 

21  God  shall  wound  the  head 


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of  his  enemies,  and  the  hairy 
scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on 
still  in  his  wickedness. 

22  The  Lord  hath  said,  I 
will  bring  my  people  again,  as  I 
did  from  Basan,  mine  own  will 
I  bring  again,  as  I  did  sometime 
from  the  deep  of  the  sea. 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be 
dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine 
enemies,  and  that  the  tongue 
of  thy  dogs  may  be  red  through 
the  same. 

24  It  is  well  seen,  O  God, 
how  thou  goest ;  how  thou,  my 
God  and  King,  goest  in  the 
sanctuary. 

25  The  snipers  go  before, 
the  minstrels  follow  after,  in  the 
midst  are  the  damsels  playing 
with  the  timbrels. 

26  Give  thanks,  O  Israel, 
unto  God  the  Lord,  in  the 
congregations,  from  the  ground 
of  the  heart. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin 
their  ruler,  and  the  princes  of 
Juda  their  council ;  the  princes 
of  Zebulon,  and  the  princes  of 
Nephtali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth 
strength  for  thee ;  stablish  the 
thing,  O  God,  that  thou  hast 
wrought  in  us, 

29  For  thy  temple's  sake  at 


Jerusalem ;  so  shall  kings  bring 
presents  unto  thee. 

30  When  the  company  of 
the  spear-men,  and  multitude  of 
the  mighty,  are  scattered  abroad 
among  the  beasts  of  the  people, 
so  that  they  humbly  bring  pieces 
of  silver  ;  and  when  he  hath 
scattered  the  people  that  de- 
light  in  war  ; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes 
come  out  of  Egypt ;  the  Mori- 
ans'  land  shall  soon  stretch  out 
her  hands  unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  O  ye 
kingdoms  of  the  earth  ;  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord, 

33  Who  sitteth  in  the  heavens 
over  all,  from  the  beginning  : 
Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice  ; 
yea,  and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  the  power  to 
God  over  Israel ;  his  worship 
and  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

35  O  God,  wonderful  art 
thou  in  thy  holy  places :  even 
the  God  of  Israel,  he  will  give 
strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.     Blessed  be  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  GO.      Salvum  mefac. 

SAVE  me,  O  God  ;  for  the 
waters  are  come  in  even  unto 
my  soul. 

2  I  stick  fast  in  the  deep 
mire,  where  no  ground  is ;  I 
am  come  into  deep  waters,  so 
that  the  floods  run  over  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  crying,  my 
throat  is  dry  ;  my  sight  faileth 
me  for  waiting  so  long  uponmv 
God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without 
a  cause  are  more  than  the  hairs 
of  my  head  ;  they  that  are  mine 
enemies,  and  would  destroy  me 
guiltless,  are  mighty. 


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5  I  paid  them  the  things  that  I 
never  took  :  God,  thou  knowest 
my  simpleness,  and  my  faults 
are  not  hid  from  thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  trust  in 
thee,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  be 
ashamed  for  my  cause ;  let  not 
those  that  seek  thee  be  con- 
founded through  me,  O  Lord 
God  of  Israel. 

7  And  why  ?  for  thy  sake 
have  I  suffered  reproof;  shame 
hath  covereth  my  face. 

8  I  am  become  a  stranger 
unto  my  brethren,  even  an  alien 
unto  my  mother's  children. 

9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house 
hath  even  eaten  me,  and  the 
rebukes  of  them  that  rebuked 
thee,  are  fallen  upon  me. 

10  I  wept,  and  chastened 
myself  with  fasting,  and  that 
was  turned  to  my  reproof. 

Ill  put  on  sackcloth  also, 
and  they  jested  upon  me. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate 
speak  against  me,  and  the 
drunkards  make  songs  upon  me. 

13  But,  Lord,  I  make  my 
prayer  unto  thee  in  an  accepta- 
ble time. 

14  Hear  me,  O  God,  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy,  even 
in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

15  Take  me  out  of  the  mire, 
that  I  sink  not ;  O  let  me  be 
delivered  from  them  that  hate 
me,  and  out  of  the  deep  waters. 

16  Let  not  the  water-flood 
drown  me,  neither  let  the  deep 
swallow  me  up  ;  and  let  not  the 
pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 

17  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  for 
thy  loving  kindness  is  com- 
fortable ;  turn  thee  unto  me 
according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercies  : 

18  And   hide  not  thy   face 


Day   13. 

from  thy  servant  ;  for  I  am  in 
trouble  :  O  haste  thee,  and  hear 
me. 

19  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul, 
and  save  it  ;  O  deliver  me, 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my 
reproof,  my  shame,  and  my 
dishonour  :  mine  adversaries 
are  all  in  thy  sight. 

21  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken 
my  heart ;  I  am  full  of  heavi- 
ness :  I  looked  for  some  to  have 
pity  on  me,  but  there  was  no 
man,  neither  found  I  any  to 
comfort  me. 

22  They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ; 
and  when  I  was  thirsty,  they 
gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made  a 
snare  to  take  themselves  withal ; 
and  let  the  things  that  should 
have  been  for  their  wealth,  be 
unto  them  an  occasion  of  falling. 

24  Let  their  eyes  be  blinded, 
that  they  see  not  ;  and  ever 
bow  thou  down  their  backs. 

25  Pour  out  thine  indigna- 
tion upon  them,  and  let  thy 
wrathful  displeasure  take  hold 
of  them. 

26  Let  their  habitation  be 
void,  and  no  man  to  dwell  in 
their  tents. 

27  For  they  persecute  him 
whom  thou  hast  smitten ;  and 
they  talk  how  they  may  vex 
them  whom  thou  hast  wounded. 

28  Let  them  fall  from  one 
wickedness  to  another,  and  not 
come  into  thy  righteousness. 

29  Let  them  be  wiped  out 
of  the  book  of  the  living,  and 
not  be  written  among  the 
righteous. 

30  As  for  me,  when  I  am 
poor  and  in  heaviness,  thy  help, 
O  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 


Day    14.  the  psalter. 

31  I  will  praise  the  name  of 
God  with  a  song,  and  magnify 
it  with  thanksgiving. 

32  This  also  shall  please  the 
Lord,  better  than  a  bullock  that 
hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  con- 
sider this,  and  be  glad :  seek 
ye  after  God,  and  your  soul 
shall  live. 

34  For  the  Lord  heareth  the 
poor,  and  despiseth  not  his 
prisoners. 

35  Let  heaven  and  earth 
praise  him  :  the  sea,  and  all 
that  moveth  therein. 

36  For  God  will  save  Sion, 
and  build  the  cities  of  Juda, 
that  men  may  dwell  there,  and 
have  it  in  possession. 

37  The  posterity  also  of  his 
servants  shall  inherit  it;  and 
they  that  love  his  name  shall 
dwell  therein. 

Psalm  70.     Deus,  in  adjutorium. 

HASTE  thee,  O  God,  to 
deliver  me  ;  make  haste  to  help 
me,  O  Lord. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and 
confounded,  that  seek  after  my 
soul ;  let  them  be  turned  back- 
ward and  put  to  confusion,  that 
wish  me  evil. 

3  Let  them  for  their  reward 
be  soon  brought  to  shame,  that 
cry  over  me,  There,  there. 

4  But  let  all  those  that  seek 
thee  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee  : 
and  let  all  such  as  delight  in 
thy  salvation  say  alway,  The 
Lord  be  praised. 

5  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and 
in  misery  :  haste  thee  unto  me, 
OGod. 

6  Thou  art  my  helper,  and 
my  Redeemer  :  O  Lord,  make 
no  long  tarrving. 


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THE  FOURTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  71.   In  te,  Dominc,  speravi. 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put 
my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion,  but  rid  me,  and 
deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and 
save  me. 

2  Be  thou  my  strong  hold, 
whereunto  I  may  alway  resort : 
thou  hast  promised  to  help  me, 
for  thou  art  my  house  of  de- 
fence, and  my  castle. 

3  Deliver  me,  O  my  God, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  ungodly, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unright- 
eous and  cruel  man  : 

4  For  thou,  O  Lord  God, 
art  the  thing  that  I  long  for : 
thou  art  my  hope,  even  from 
my  youth. 

5  Through  thee  have  I  been 
holden  up  ever  since  I  was  born : 
thou  art  he  that  took  me  out 
of  my  mother's  womb :  my 
praise  shall  be  always  of  thee. 

6  I  am  become  as  it  were  a 
monster  unto  many,  but  my 
sure  trust  is  in  thee. 

7  O  let  my  mouth  be  filled 
with  thy  praise,  that  I  may 
sing  of  thy  glory  and  honour 
all  the  day  long. 

8  Cast  me  not  away  in  the 
time  of  age  ;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth  me  : 

9  For  mine  enemies  speak 
against  me  ;  and  they  that  lay 
wait  for  my  soul  take  their 
counsel  together,  saying,  God 
hath  forsaken  him ;  persecute 
him,  and  take  him  ;  for  there  is 
none  to  deliver  him. 

10  Go  not  far  from  me,  O 
God  ;  my  God,  haste  thee  to 
help  me. 

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274 

11  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  perish,  that  are  against  my 
soul ;  let  them  be  covered  with 
shame  and  dishonour,  that  seek 
to  do  me  evil. 

12  *As  for  me,  I  will  patiently 
abide  alway,  and  will  praise  thee 
more  and  more. 

13  My  mouth  shall  daily 
speak  of  thy  righteousness  and 
salvation ;  for  I  know  no  end 
thereof. 

14  I  will  go  forth  in  the 
strength  of  the  Lord  God,  and 
will  make  mention  of  thy  right- 
eousness only. 

15  Thou,  O  God,  hast  taught 
me  from  my  youth  up  until 
now ;  therefore  will  I  tell  of 
thy  wondrous  works. 

16  Forsake  me  not,  O  God, 
in  mine  old  age,  when  I  am 
grey-headed,  until  I  have 
showed  thy  strength  unto  this 
generation,  and  thy  power  to 
all  them  that  are  yet  for  to 
come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O 
God,  is  very  high,  and  great 
things  are  they  that  thou  hast 
done  :  O  God,  who  is  like  unto 
thee! 

18  O  what  great  troubles  and 
adversities  hast  thou  showed 
me  !  and  yet  didst  thou  turn  and 
refresh  me;  yea,  and  broughtest 
me  from  the  deep  of  the  earth 
again. 

19  Thou  hast  brought  me  to 
great  honour,  and  comforted 
me  on  every  side  : 

20  Therefore  will  I  praise 
thee,  and  thy  faithfulness,  O 
God,  playing  upon  an  instru- 
ment of  music :  unto  thee  will  I 
sing  upon  the  harp,  O  thou 
holy  One  of  Israel. 

21  My  lips  will  be  fain  when 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     14. 

I  sing  unto  thee ;  and  so  will 
my  soul,  whom  thou  hast  deli- 
vered. 

22  My  tongue  also  shall  talk 
of  thy  righteousness  all  the  day 
long  ;  for  they  are  confounded 
and  brought  unto  shame,  that 
seek  to  do  me  evil. 

Psalm  72.    Deus,  judicium. 

GIVE  the  king  thy  judg- 
ments, O  God,  and  thy  right- 
eousness unto  the  king's  son. 

2  Then  shall  he  judge  thy 
people  according  unto  right,  and 
defend  the  poor. 

3  The  mountains  also  shall 
bring  peace,  and  the  little  hills 
righteousness  unto  the  people. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple 
folk  by  their  right,  defend  the 
children  of  the  poor,  and  punish 
the  wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as 
long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endureth,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like 
the  rain  into  a  fleece  of  wool, 
even  as  the  drops  that  water 
the  earth. 

7  In  his  time  shall  the  right- 
eous flourish  ;  yea,  and  abund- 
ance of  peace,  so  long  as  the 
moon  endureth. 

8  His  dominion  shall  be  also 
from  the  one  sea  to  the  other, 
and  from  the  flood  unto  the 
world's  end. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the 
wilderness  shall  kneel  before 
him  ;  his  enemies  shall  lick  the 
dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and 
of  the  isles  shall  give  presents  ; 
the  kings  of  Arabia  and  Saba 
shall  bring  gifts. 

11  All  kings  shall  fall  down 


Day   14. 

before  him  ;    all  nations  shall 
do  him  service. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the 
poor  when  he  crieth ;  the 
needy  also,  and  him  that  hath 
no  helper. 

13  He  shall  be  favourable  to 
the  simple  and  needy,  and  shall 
preserve  the  souls  of  the  poor. 

14  He  shall  deliver  their 
souls  from  falsehood  and  wrong; 
and  dear  shall  their  blood  be  in 
his  sight. 

15  He  shall  live,  and  unto 
him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold 
of  Arabia  ;  prayer  shall  be  made 
ever  unto  him,  and  daily  shall 
he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  an  heap  of 
corn  in  the  earth,  high  upon  the 
hills  ;  his  fruit  shall  shake  like 
Libanus,  and  shall  be  green  in 
the  city  like  grass  upon  the 
earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for 
ever ;  his  name  shall  remain 
under  the  sun  amongst  the  pos- 
terities, which  shall  be  blessed 
through  him  ;  and  all  the 
heathen  shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God, 
even  the  God  of  Israel,  which 
only  doeth  wondrous  things  ; 

19  And  blessed  be  the  name 
of  his  majesty  for  ever  :  and  all 
the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  his 
majesty.     Amen,  Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  73.     Quam  bonus  Israel! 

TRULY  God  is  loving  unto 
Israel ;  even  unto  such  as  are 
of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless,  my  feet  were 
almost  gone,  my  treadings  had 
well  nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved 
at  the  wicked  :    I  do  also  see 


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the     ungodly    in     such    pros- 
perity. 

4  For  they  are  in  no  peril  of 
death  ;  but  are  lusty  and  strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misfor- 
tune like  other  folk ;  neither 
are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 

6  And  this  is  the  cause  that 
they  are  so  holden  with  pride, 
and  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  Their  eyes  swell  with  fat- 
ness, and  they  do  even  what 
they  lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and 
speak  of  wicked  blasphemy ; 
their  talking  is  against  the  Most 
High. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth  their 
mouth  unto  the  heaven,  and 
their  tongue  goeth  through  the 
world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  people 
unto  them,  and  thereout  suck 
they  no  small  advantage. 

11  Tush,  say  they,  how 
should  God  perceive  it  ?  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungodly: 
these  prosper  in  the  world  ;  and 
these  have  riches  in  possession  : 
and  I  said,  Then  have  I  cleansed 
my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed 
mine  hands  in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  have  I 
been  punished,  and  chastened 
every  morning. 

14  Yea,  and  I  had  almost  said 
even  as  they  ;  but  lo,  then  I 
should  have  condemned  the 
generation  of  thy  children. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  under- 
stand this  ;  but  it  was  too  hard 
for  me, 

16  Until  I  went  into  the 
sanctuary  of  God  :  then  under- 
stood I  the  end  of  these  men  ; 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost 
set  them  in  slippery  places,  and 


276  THE    PSALTER. 

castest  them  down  and  destroy- 
est  them. 

18  O  how  suddenly  do  they 
consume,  perish,  and  come  to  a 
fearful  end ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a  dream 
when  one  awaketh ;  so  shalt 
thou  make  their  image  to  vanish 
out  of  the  city. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was 
grieved,  and  it  went  even 
through  my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and 
ignorant,  even  as  it  were  a 
beast  before  thee. 

22  Nevertheless,  I  am  alway 
by  thee  ;  for  thou  hast  holden 
me  by  my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with 
thy  counsel,  and  after  that 
receive  me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I  in  heaven 
but  thee  ?  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  in 
comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart 
faileth  ;  but  God  is  the  strength 
of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for 
ever. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake 
thee  shall  perish ;  thou  hast 
destroyed  all  them  that  commit 
fornication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to 
hold  me  fast  by  God,  to  put  my 
trust  in  the  Lord  God,  and  to 
speak  of  all  thy  works  in  the 
gates  of  the  daughter  of  Sion. 

Psalm  74.    Ut  quid,  Deus? 

O  GOD,  wherefore  art  thou 
absent  from  us  so  long  ?  why 
is  thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the 
sheep  of  thy  pasture  ? 

2  O  think  upon  thy  congre- 
gation, whom  thou  hast  pur- 
chased, and  redeemed  of  old. 


Day   14. 

3  Think  upon  the  tribe  of 
thine  inheritance,  and  mount 
Sion,  wherein  thou  hast  dwelt. 

4  Lift  up  thy  feet,  that  thou 
mayest  utterly  destroy  every 
enemy,  which  hath  done  evil  in 
thy  sanctuaiy. 

5  Thine  adversaries  roar  in 
the  midst  of  thy  congregations, 
and  set  up  their  banners  for 
tokens. 

6  He  that  hewed  timber  afore 
out  of  the  thick  trees,  was 
known  to  bring  it  to  an  excel- 
lent work ; 

7  But  now  they  break  down 
all  the  carved  work  thereof 
with  axes  and  hammers. 

8  They  have  set  fire  upon  thy 
holy  places,  and  have  defiled 
the  dwelling-place  of  thy  name, 
even  unto  the  ground. 

9  Yea,  they  said  in  their 
hearts,  Let  us  make  havock  of 
them  altogether :  thus  have 
they  burnt  up  all  the  houses  of 
God  in  the  land. 

10  We  see  not  our  tokens  ; 
there  is  not  one  prophet  more ; 
no,  not  one  is  there  among  us, 
that  understandeth  any  more. 

110  God,  how  long  shall  the 
adversary  do  this  dishonour  ? 
how  long  shall  the  enemy  blas- 
pheme thy  name  ?  for  ever  ? 

12  Why  withdrawest  thou 
thy  hand  ?  why  pluckest  thou 
not  thy  right  hand  out  of  thy 
bosom,  to  consume  the  enemy? 

13  For  God  is  my  King  of 
old  ;  the  help  that  is  done  upon 
earth,  he  doeth  it  himself. 

14  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea 
through  thy  power;  thou  brak- 
est  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in 
the  waters. 

15  Thou  smotest  the  heads  of 
leviathan  in  pieces,  and  gavest 


Day    15. 

him  to  be  meat  for  the  people 
in  the  wilderness. 

16  Thou  broughtest  out  foun- 
tains, and  waters  out  of  the  hard 
rocks  ;  thou  driedst  up  mighty 
waters. 

17  The  day  is  thine,  and  the 
nigbl  is  thine;  thou  hast  pre- 
pared the  light  and  the  sun. 

18  Thou  hast  set  all  the 
borders  of  the  earth  ;  thou  hast 
made  summer  and  Avinter. 

19  Remember  this,  O  Lord, 
how  the  enemy  hath  rebuked  ; 
and  how  the  foolish  people  hath 
blasphemed  thy  name. 

20  O  deliver  not  the  soul  of 
thy  turtle-dove  unto  the  multi- 
tude of  the  enemies  ;  and  forget 
not  the  congregation  of  the 
poor  for  ever. 

21  Look  upon  the  covenant; 
for  all  the  earth  is  full  of  dark- 
ness and  cruel  habitations. 

22  O  let  not  the  simple  go 
away  ashamed  ;  but  let  the  poor 
and  needy  give  praise  unto  thy 
name. 

23  Arise,  O  God,  maintain 
thine  own  cause ;  remember  how 
the  foolish  man  blasphemeth 
thee  daily. 

24  Forget  not  the  voice  of 
thine  enemies  :  the  presumption 
of  them  that  hate  thee  increas- 
eth  ever  more  and  more. 


THE  FIFTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  75.     Confitebimur  tibi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  God,  do  we 
give  thanks ;  yea,  unto  thee  do 
we  give  thanks. 

2  Thy  name  also  is  so  nigh ; 
and  that  do  thy  wondrous  works 
declare. 

3  When  I  receive  the  congrc- 


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gation,  I  shall  judge  according 
unto  right. 

4  The  earth  is  weak,  and  all 
the  inhabiters  thereof  :  I  bear 
up  the  pillars  of  it. 

5  I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal 
not  so  madly ;  and  to  the  un- 
godly, Set  not  up  your  horn. 

6  Set  not  up  your  horn  on 
high,  and  speak  not  with  a  stiff 
neck ; 

7  For  promotion  cometh  nei- 
ther from  the  east,  nor  from  the 
west,  nor  yet  from  the  south. 

8  And  why  ?  God  is  the 
Judge  ;  he  putteth  down  one, 
and  setteth  up  another. 

9  For  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red  ;  it  is  full  mixt,  and 
he  poureth  out  of  the  same. 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof, 
all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth 
shall  drink  them,  and  suck 
them  out. 

11  But  I  will  talk  of  the  God 
of  Jacob,  and  praise  him  for 
ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  un- 
godly also  will  I  break,  and  the 
horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be 
exalted. 

Psalm  76.     Xotus  in  Judaa. 

IN  Jewry  is  God  known ;  his 
name  is  great  in  Israel. 

2  At  Salem  is  his  tabernacle, 
and  his  dwelling  in  Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows 
of  the  bow,  the  shield,  the 
sword,  and  the  battle. 

4  Thou  art  of  more  honour 
and  might  than  the  hills  of  the 
robbers. 

5  The  proud  are  robbed  ; 
they  have  slept  their  sleep;  and 
all  the  men  whose  hands  were 
mighty,  have  found  nothing. 


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6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  God  of 
Jacob,  both  the  chariot  and 
horse  are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be 
feared ;  and  who  may  stand  in 
thy  sight,  when  thou  art  angry? 

8  Thou  didst  cause  thy  judg- 
ment to  be  heard  from  heaven ; 
the  earth  trembled,  and  was 
still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judg- 
ment, and  to  help  all  the  meek 
upon  earth. 

10  The  fierceness  of  man 
shall  turn  to  thy  praise,  and  the 
fierceness  of  them  shalt  thou 
refrain. 

11  Promise  unto  the  Lord 
your  God,  and  keep  it,  all  ye 
that  are  round  about  him ;  bring 
presents  unto  him  that  ought  to 
be  feared. 

12  He  shall  refrain  the  spirit 
of  princes,  and  is  wonderful 
among  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

Psalm  77.     Voce  mea  ad  Dominum. 

1  WILL  cry  unto  God  with 
my  voice ;  even  unto  God  will 
I  cry  with  my  voice,  and  he 
shall  hearken  unto  me. 

2  In  the  time  of  my  trouble 
I  sought  the  Lord  :  my  sore 
ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the  night- 
season;  my  soul  refused  comfort. 

3  When  I  am  in  heaviness,  I 
will  think  upon  God  ;  when  my 
heart  is  vexed,  I  will  complain. 

4  Thou  holdest  mine  eyes 
waking  :  I  am  so  feeble  that  I 
cannot  speak. 

5  I  have  considered  the  days 
of  old,  and  the  years  that  are 
past. 

6  I  call  to  remembrance  my 
song,  and  in  the  night  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart,  and 
search  out  my  spirits. 


THE    PSALTER.  DAY     15. 

7  Will  the  Lord  absent  him- 
self for  ever  ?  and  will  he  be  no 
more  intreated  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone 
for  ever  ?  and  is  his  promise 
come  utterly  to  an  end  for 
evermore. 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be 
gracious?  and  will  he  shut  up 
his  loving  kindness  in  dis- 
pleasure ? 

10  And  I  said,  It  is  mine  own 
infirmity  ;  but  I  will  remember 
the  years  of  the  right  hand  of 
the  Most  Highest. 

Ill  will  remember  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  and  call  to  mind 
the  wonders  of  old  time. 

12  I  will  think  also  of  all  thy 
works,  and  my  talking  shall  be 
of  thy  doings. 

13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  holy : 
who  is  so  great  a  God  as  our 
God? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that 
doeth  wonders,  and  hast  de- 
clared thy  power  among  the 
people. 

15  Thou  hast  mightily  de- 
livered thy  people,  even  the 
sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O 
God,  the  waters  saw  thee,  and 
were  afraid ;  the  depths  also 
were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out 
water,  the  air  thundered,  and 
thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder 
was  heard  round  about :  the 
lightnings  shone  upon  the 
ground  ;  the  earth  was  moved, 
and  shook  withal. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 
and  thy  paths  in  the  great 
waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are 
not  known. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people 


Day   15.  the  psalter. 

like    sheep,   by   the   hand    of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 


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EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  78.     Attendile,  papule. 

HEAR  my  law,  O  my  people ; 
incline  your  ears  unto  the  words 
of  my  mouth. 

2  I  will  open  my  mouth  in  a 
parable  ;  I  will  declare  hard 
sentences  of  old, 

3  Which  we  have  heard  and 
known,  and  such  as  our  fathers 
have  told  us ; 

4  That  we  should  not  hide 
them  from  the  children  of  the 
generations  to  come  ;  but  to 
show  the  honour  of  the  Lord, 
his  mighty  and  wonderful  works 
that  he  hath  done. 

5  He  made  a  covenant  with 
Jacob,  and  gave  Israel  a  law, 
which  he  commanded  our  fore- 
fathers to  teach  their  children. 

6  That  their  posterity  might 
know  it,  and  the  children  which 
were  yet  unborn  ; 

7  To  the  intent  that  when 
they  came  up,  they  might  show 
their  children  the  same  ; 

8  That  they  might  put  their 
trust  in  God  ;  and  not  to  forget 
the  works  of  God,  but  to  keep 
his  commandments  ; 

9  And  not  to  be  as  their 
forefathers,  a  faithless  and 
stubborn  generation  ;  a  genera- 
tion that  set  not  their  heart 
aright,  and  whose  spirit  cleaveth 
not  steadfastly  unto  God  ; 

10  Like  as  the  children  of 
Ephraim;  who  being  harness- 
ed, and  carrying  bows,  turned 
themselves  back  in  the  day  of 
battle. 

11  They  kept  not  the  cove- 
nant of  God,  and  would  not 
walk  in  his  law  ; 


12  But  forgat  what  he  had 
done,  and  the  wonderful  works 
that  he  had  showed  for  them. 

13  Marvellous  things  did  he 
in  the  sight  of  our  forefathers, 
in  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  in 
the  field  of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  the  sea,  and 
let  them  go  through ;  he  made 
the  waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  In  the  day-time  also  he 
led  them  with  a  cloud,  and  all 
the  night  through  with  a  light 
of  fire. 

16  He  clave  the  hard  rocks 
in  the  wilderness,  and  gave  them 
drink  thereof,  as  it  had  been 
out  of  the  great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out  of 
the  stony  rock,  so  that  it  gushed 
out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Yet  for  all  this,  they 
sinned  more  against  him,  and 
provoked  the  Most  Highest  in 
the  wilderness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in 
their  hearts,  and  required  meat 
for  their  lust. 

20  They  spake  against  God 
also,  saying,  Shall  God  prepare 
a  table  in  the  wilderness  ? 

21  He  smote  the  stony  rock 
indeed,  that  the  water  gushed 
out,  and  the  streams  flowed 
withal ;  but  can  he  give  bread 
also,  or  provide  flesh  for  his 
people  ? 

22  When  the  Lord  heard 
this,  he  was  wroth  ;  so  the  fire 
was  kindled  in  Jacob,  and  there 
came  up  heavy  displeasure 
against  Israel  ; 

23  Because  they  believed  not 
in  God,  and  put  not  their  trust 
in  his  help. 

24  So  he  commanded  the 
clouds  above,  and  opened  the 
doors  of  heaven. 


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25  He  rained  down  manna 
also  upon  them  for  to  eat,  and 
gave  them  food  from  heaven. 

26  So  man  did  eat  angel's 
food  ;  for  he  sent  them  meat 
enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east  wind 
to  blow  under  heaven ;  and 
through  his  power  he  brought 
in  the  south-west  wind. 

28  He  rained  flesh  upon  them 
as  thick  as  dust,  and  feathered 
fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea. 

29  He  let  it  fall  among  their 
tents,  even  round  about  their 
habitation. 

30  So  they  did  eat  and  were 
well  filled  ;  for  he  gave  them 
their  own  desire  :  they  were  not 
disappointed  of  their  lust. 

31  But  while  the  meat  was 
yet  in  their  mouths,  the  heavy 
wrath  of  God  came  upon  them, 
and  slew  the  wealthiest  of  them  ; 
yea,  and  smote  down  the  chosen 
men  that  were  in  Israel. 

32  But  for  all  this,  they 
sinned  yet  more,  and  believed 
not  his  wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did 
he  consume  in  vanity,  and  their 
years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  they 
sought  him,  and  turned  them 
early,  and  inquired  after  God. 

35  And  they  remembered 
that  God  was  their  strength, 
and  that  the  high  God  was  their 
Redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless,  they  did  but 
flatter  him  with  their  mouth, 
and  dissembled  with  him  in 
their  tongue. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not 
whole  with  him,  neither  con- 
tinued they  steadfast  in  his 
covenant. 

38  But  he  was  so  merciful, 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     15. 

that  he  forgave  their  misdeeds, 
and  destroyed  them  not. 

39  Yea,  many  a  time  turned 
he  his  wrath  away,  and  would 
not  suffer  his  whole  displeasure 
to  arise  : 

40  For  he  considered  that 
they  were  but  flesh, and  that  they 
were  even  a  wind  that  passeth 
away,  and  cometh  not  again. 

41  Many  a  time  did  they 
provoke  him  in  the  wilderness, 
and  grieved  him  in  the  desert. 

42  They  turned  back,  and 
tempted  God  ;  and  moved  the 
holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thought  not  of  his 
hand,  and  of  the  day  when  he 
delivered  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  enemy. 

44  How  he  had  wrought  his 
miracles  in  Egypt,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  their  waters 
into  blood,  so  that  they  might 
not  drink  of  the  rivers. 

46  He  sent  lice  among  them, 
and  devoured  them  up,  and 
frogs  to  destroy  them. 

47  He  gave  their  fruit  unto 
the  caterpillar,  and  their  labour 
unto  the  grasshopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines 
Avith  hail-stones,  and  their  mul- 
berry trees  with  the  frost. 

49  He  smote  their  cattle  also 
with  hail-stones,  and  their 
flocks  with  hot  thunder-bolts. 

50  He  cast  upon  them  the 
furiousness  of  his  wrath,  anger, 
displeasure,  and  trouble ;  and 
sent  evil  angels  among  them. 

51  He  made  a  way  to  his 
indignation,  and  spared  not 
their  soul  from  death  ;  but  gave 
their  life  over  to  the  pestilence  ; 

52  And  smote  all  the  first- 
born in  Egypt,  the  most  prin- 


Day   16. 

cipal    and    mightiest     in     the 
dwellings  of  Ham. 

53  But  as  for  his  own  people, 
he  led  them  forth  like  sheep, 
and  carried  them  in  the  wilder- 
ness like  a  flock. 

54  He  brought  them  out 
safely,  that  they  should  not 
fear,  and  overwhelmed  their 
enemies  with  the  sea. 

55  And  brought  them  within 
the  borders  of  his  sanctuary, 
even  to  his  mountain,  which 
he  purchased  with  his  right 
hand. 

56  He  cast  out  the  heathen 
also  before  them,  caused  their 
land  to  be  divided  among  them 
for  an  heritage,  and  made  the 
tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in  their 
tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and 
displeased  the  most  high  God, 
and  kept  not  his  testimonies  ; 

58  But  turned  their  backs, 
and  fell  away  like  their  fore- 
fathers ;  starting  aside  like  a 
broken  bow. 

59  For  they  grieved  him  with 
their  hill-altars,  and  provoked 
him  to  displeasure  with  their 
images. 

60  When  God  heard  this,  he 
was  wroth,  and  took  sore  dis- 
pleasure at  Israel ; 

61  So  that  he  forsook  the 
tabernacle  in  Silo,  even  the 
tent  that  he  had  pitched  among 
men. 

62  He  delivered  their  power 
into  captivity,  and  their  beauty 
into  the  enemies'  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over 
also  unto  the  sword,  and  was 
wroth  with  his  inheritance. 

64  The  fire  consumed  their 
young  men,  and  their  maidens 
were  not  given  to  marriage. 


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65  Their  priests  were  slain 
with  the  sword,  and  there  were 
no  widows  to  make  lamentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as 
one  out  of  sleep,  and  like  a 
giant  refreshed  with  wine. 

67  He  smote  his  enemies  in 
the  hinder  parts,  and  put  them 
to  a  perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the  tabernacle 
of  Joseph,  and  chose  not  the 
tribe  of  Ephraim  ; 

69  But  chose  the  tribe  of 
Judah,  even  the  hill  of  Sion, 
which  he  loved. 

70  And  there  he  built  his 
temple  on  high,  and  laid  the 
foundation  of  it  like  the  ground 
which  he  hath  made  continually. 

71  He  chose  David  also  his 
servant,  and  took  him  away 
from  the  sheep-folds  : 

72  As  he  was  following  the 
ewes  great  with  young  ones,  he 
took  him,  that  he  might  feed 
Jacob  his  people,  and  Israel 
his  inheritance. 

73  So  he  fed  them  with  a 
faithful  and  true  heart,  and 
ruled  them  prudently  with  all 
his  power. 


THE  SIXTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  79.     Deus,  venerunt. 

O  GOD,  the  heathen  are 
come  into  thine  inheritance  ; 
thy  holy  temple  have  they 
defiled,  and  made  Jerusalem  an 
heap  of  stones. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy 
servants  have  they  given  to  be 
meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  air, 
and  the  flesh  of  thy  saints  unto 
the  beasts  of  the  land. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed 
like   water   on    every  side   of 


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Jerusalem,  and  there    was  no 
man  to  bury  them. 

4  We  are  become  an  open 
shame  to  our  enemies,  a  very 
scorn  and  derision  unto  them 
that  are  round  about  us. 

5  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
be  angry  ?  shall  thy  jealousy 
burn  like  fire  for  ever? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation 
upon  the  heathen  that  have  not 
known  thee ;  and  upon  the 
kingdoms  that  have  not  called 
upon  thy  name : 

7  For  they  have  devoured 
Jacob,  and  laid  waste  his  dwell- 
ing-place. 

8  O  remember  not  our  old 
sins,  but  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  that  soon  ;  for  we  are  come 
to  great  misery. 

9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our 
salvation,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
name :  O  deliver  us,  and  be 
merciful  unto  our  sins,  for  thy 
name's  sake. 

10  Wherefore  do  the  heathen 
say,  Where  is  now  their  God  ? 

HO  let  the  vengeance  of  thy 
servants'  blood  that  is  shed, 
be  openly  showed  upon  the 
heathen,  in  our  sight. 

12  O  let  the  sorrowful  sigh- 
ing of  the  prisoners  come  before 
thee  ;  according  to  the  greatness 
of  thy  power,  preserve  thou 
those  that  are  appointed  to  die. 

13  And  for  the  blasphemy 
wherewith  our  neighbours  have 
blasphemed  thee,  reward  thou 
them,  O  Lord,  seven-fold  into 
their  bosom. 

14  So  we  that  are  thy  people, 
and  sheep  of  thy  pasture,  shall 
give  thee  thanks  for  ever,  and 
will  alway  be  showing  forth 
thy  praise  from  generation  to 
generation. 


THE    TSALTER.  Day     16, 

Psalm  80.  Qiri  regis  Israel. 
HEAR,  O  thou  Shepherd  of 
Israel,  thou  that  leadest  Joseph 
like  a  sheep  ;  show  thyself 
also,  thou  that  sittest  upon  the 
Cherubim : 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benja- 
min, and  Manasses,  stir  up  thy 
strength,  and  come  and  help  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God  ; 
show  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance, and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how 
long  wilt  thou  be  angry  with 
thy  people  that  prayeth  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with 
the  bread  of  tears,  and  givest 
them  plenteousness  of  tears  to 
drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very 
strife  unto  our  neighbours,  and 
our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God 
of  hosts;  show  the  light  of  thy 
countenance,  and  we  shall  be 
whole. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine 
out  of  Egypt ;  thou  hast  cast 
out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  ma dest  room  for  it ; 
and  when  it  had  taken  root,  it 
filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered 
with  the  shadow  of  it,  and  the 
boughs  thereof  were  like  the 
goodly  cedar  trees. 

11  She  stretched  out  her 
branches  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
boughs  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then 
broken  down  her  hedge,  that 
all  they  that  go  by  pluck  off  her 
grapes  ? 

13  The  wild  boar  out  of  the 
wood  doth  root  it  up,  and  the 
wild  beasts  of  the  field  devour 
it. 

14  Turn   thee  again,   thou 


Day   16. 

God  of  hosts,  look  down  from 
heaven,  behold  and  visit  this 
vine, 

15  And  the  place  of  the  vine- 
yard that  thy  right  hand  hath 
planted,  and  the  branch  that 
thou  madest  so  strong  for 
thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  fire,  and 
cut  down  ;  and  they  shall  perish 
at  the  rebuke  of  thy  counte- 
nance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the 
man  of  thy  right  hand,  and  upon 
the  son  of  man,  whom  thou 
madest  so  strong  for  thine  own 
self. 

18  And  so  will  not  Ave  go 
back  from  thee  :  O  let  us  live, 
and  we  shall  call  upon  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord 
God  of  hosts  ;  show  the  light 
of  thy  countenance,  and  we 
shall  be  whole. 

Psalm  81.    Exultate  Deo. 

SING  we  merrily  unto  Gon, 
our  strength  ;  make  a  cheerful 
noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

2  Take  the  psalm,  bring 
hither  the  tabret,  the  merry 
harp,  with  the  lute. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the 
new  moon,  even  in  the  time 
appointed,  and  upon  our  solemn 
feast  day. 

4  For  this  was  made  a  statute 
for  Israel,  and  a  law  of  the 
God  of  Jacob. 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Joseph 
for  a  testimony,  when  he  came 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and 
had  heard  a  strange  language. 

6  I  eased  his  shoulder  from 
the  burden,  and  his  hands  were 
delivered  from  making  the  pots. 

7  Thou  calledst  upon  me  in 
troubles,  and  I  delivered  thee, 


THE    PSALTER.  283 

and  heard   thee  what   time  as 
the  storm  fell  upon  thee. 

8  I  proved  thee  also  at  the 
waters  of  strife. 

9  Hear,  O  my  people  ;  and 
I  will  assure  thee,  O  Israel,  if 
thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me. 

1.0  There  shall  no  strange 
god  be  in  thee,  neither  shalt 
thou  worship  any  other  god. 

Ill  am  the  Lord  thy  God, 
who  brought  thee  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt :  open  thy  mouth 
wide,  and  I  shall  fill  it. 

12  But  my  people  would  not 
hear  my  voice ;  and  Israel  would 
not  obey  me  : 

13  So  I  gave  them  up  unto 
their  own  hearts'  lusts,  and  let 
them  follow  their  own  imagina- 
tions. 

14  O  that  my  people  would 
have  hearkened  unto  me ;  for 
if  Israel  had  walked  in  my 
ways, 

15  I  should  soon  have  put 
doAvn  their  enemies,  and  turned 
my  hand  against  their  adversa- 
ries. 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord 
should  have  been  found  liars  ; 
but  their  time  should  have  en- 
dured for  ever. 

17  He  should  have  fed  them 
also  with  the  finest  wheat  flour ; 
and  with  honey  out  of  the 
stony  rock  should  I  have  satis- 
fied thee. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  82.     Deus  stetit. 

GOD  standeth  in  the  congre- 
gation of  princes  ;  he  is  a  Ju^ge 
among  gods. 

2  How  long  will  ye  give 
wrong  judgment,  and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  ungodly  \ 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  father- 


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less ;    see  that  such  as  are  in 
need  and  necessity  have  right. 

4  Deliver  the  outcast  and 
poor ;  save  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  ungodly. 

5  They  will  not  be  learned, 
nor  understand,  but  walk  on 
still  in  darkness :  all  the  foun- 
dations of  the  earth  are  out  of 
course. 

6  I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods, 
and  ye  are  all  the  children  of 
the  Most  Highest ; 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men, 
and  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 

8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge 
thou  the  earth  ;  for  thou  shalt 
take  all  heathen  to  thine  in- 
heritance. 

Psalm  83.     Deus,  quis  similis  ? 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O 
God,  keep  not  still  silence  : 
refrain  not  thyself,  O  God  ; 

2  For  lo,  thine  enemies  make 
a  murmuring ;  and  they  that  hate 
thee  have  lift  up  their  head. 

3  They  have  imagined  craft- 
ily against  thy  people,  and  taken 
counsel  against  thy  secret  ones. 

4  They  have  said,  Come,  and 
let  us  root  them  out,  that  they 
be  no  more  a  people,  and  that 
the  name  of  Israel  may  be  no 
more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their 
heads  together  with  one  con- 
sent, and  are  confederate  against 
thee ; 

6  The  tabernacles  of  the 
Edomites,  and  the  Ishmaelites  ; 
the  Moabitcs,  and  Hagarenes; 

7  Gebal,  and  Ammon,  and 
Amalek  ;  the  Philistines,  with 
them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

8  Assur  also  is  joined  with 
them,  and  have  holpen  the 
children  of  Lot. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     16. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as  unto 
the  Midianites ;  unto  Sisera, 
and  unto  Jabin  at  the  brook  of 
Kison ; 

10  Who  perished  at  Endor, 
and  became  as  the  dung  of  the 
earth. 

11  Make  them  and  their 
princes  like  Oreb  and  Zeb ; 
yea,  make  all  their  princes  like 
as  Zeba  and  Salmana; 

12  Who  say,  Let  us  take  to 
ourselves  the  houses  of  God  in 
possession. 

13  O  my  God,  make  them 
like  unto  a  wheel,  and  as  the 
stubble  before  the  wind. 

14  Like  as  the  fire  that 
burnetii  up  the  wood,  and  as 
the  flame  that  consumeth  the 
mountains. 

15  Persecute  them  even  so 
with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Make  their  faces  ashamed, 
O  Lord,  that  they  may  seek  thy 
name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  vexed  ever  more  and  more ; 
let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and 
perish. 

18  And  they  shall  know  that 
thou,  whose  name  is  Jehovah, 
art  only  the  Most  Highest  over 
all  the  earth. 

Psalm  84.     Quam  dilecta ! 

O  HOW  amiable  are  thy 
dwellings,  thou  Lord  of  hosts ! 

2  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and 
longing  to  enter  into  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and 
my  flesh  rejoice  in  the  living 
God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath 
found  her  an  house,  and  the 
sAvallow  a  nest,  where  she  may 
lay  her  young ;  even  thy  altars, 


Day   17. 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and 
my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell 
in  thy  house ;  they  will  be 
alway  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

6  Who,  going  through  the 
vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a  well ; 
and  the  pools  are  filled  with 
water. 

7  They  will  go  from  strength 
to  strength,  and  unto  the  God 
of  gods  appeareth  every  one 
of  them  in  Sion. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear 
my  prayer ;  hearken,  O  God 
of  Jacob  : 

9  Behold,  O  God,  our  de- 
fender, and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts 
is  better  than  a  thousand. 

11  I  had  rather  be  a  door- 
keeper in  the  house  of  my  God, 
than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of 
ungodliness. 

12  For  the  Lord  God  is  a 
light  and  defence ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  worship ;  and  no 
good  thing  shall  he  withhold 
from  them  that  live  a  godly 
life. 

13  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
blessed  is  the  man  that  putteth 
his  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  85.     Benedixisti,  Domine. 

LORD,  thou  art  become 
gracious  unto  thy  land  ;  thou 
hast  turned  away  the  captivity 
of  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the 
offence  of  thy  people,  and 
covered  all  their  sins. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all 
thy    displeasure,    and     turned 


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thyself  from  thy  wrathful  in- 
dignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O  God  our 
Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased 
at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one 
generation  to  another  ? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again, 
and  quicken  us,  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O 
Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salva- 
tion. 

8  I  will  hearken  what  the 
Lord  God  will  say  concerning 
me ;  for  he  shall  speak  peace 
unto  his  people,  and  to  his 
saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 

9  For  his  salvation  is  nigh 
them  that  fear  him  ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met 
together  :  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

11  Truth  shall  flourish  out 
of  the  earth,  and  righteousness 
hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show 
loving  kindness  ;  and  our  land 
shall  give  her  increase. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go 
before  him  ;  and  he  shall  direct 
his  going  in  the  way. 


THE  SEVENTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  prayer. 

Psalm  86.     Inclina,  Domine. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O 
Lord,  and  hear  me  ;  for  I  am 
poor,  and  in  misery. 

2  Preserve  thou  my  soul ; 
for  I  am  holy :  my  God,  save 
thy  servant  that  putteth  his 
trust  in  thee. 


286  THE    PSALTER. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O 
Lord  ;  for  I  will  call  daily 
upon  thee. 

4  Comfort  the  soul  of  thy 
servant;  for  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good 
and  gracious,  and  of  great 
mercy  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my 
prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice  of 
my  humble  desires. 

7  In  the  time  of  my  trouble 
I  will  call  upon  thee  ;  for  thou 
hearest  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is 
none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
there  is  not  one  that  can  do  as 
thou  doest. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast 
made,  shall  come  and  worship 
thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  shall  glorify 
thy  name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and 
doest  wondrous  things :  thou 
art  God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O 
Lord,  and  I  will  walk  in  thy 
truth  :  O  knit  my  heart  unto 
thee,  that  I  may  fear  thy  name. 

12  1  will  thank  thee,  O  Lord 
my  God,  with  all  my  heart ;  and 
will  praise  thy  name  for  ever- 
more. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy 
toward  me  ;  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the 
nethermost  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  are 
risen  against  me  ;  and  the  con- 
gregations of  naughty  men  have 
sought  after  my  soul,  and  have 
not  set  thee  before  their  eyes. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord  God, 
art  full  of  compassion  and 
mercy,  long-suffering,  plenteous 
in  goodness  and  truth. 


Day   17. 

16  0  turn  thee  then  unto  me, 
and  have  mercy  upon  me  ;  give 
thy  strength  unto  thy  servant, 
and  help  the  son  of  thine  hand- 
maid. 

17  Show  some  token  upon 
me  for  good  ;  that  they  who 
hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be 
ashamed,  because  thou,  Lord, 
hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted 
me. 

Psalm  87.     Fundamenta  ejus. 

HER  foundations  are  upon 
the  holy  hills  :  the  Lord  loveth 
the  gates  of  Sion  more  than  all 
the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are 
spoken  of  thee,  thou  city  of 
God. 

3  I  will  think  upon  Rahab 
and  Babylon,  with  them  that 
know  me. 

4  Behold  ye  the  Philistines 
also,  and  they  of  Tyre,  with 
the  Morions  ;  lo  there  was  he 
born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be 
reported,  that  he  was  born  in 
her ;  and  the  Most  High  shall 
stablish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  rehearse 
it,  when  he  writeth  up  the 
people,  that  he  was  born  there. 

7  The  singers  also  and  trum- 
peters shall  he  rehearse  :  All 
my  fresh  springs  shall  be  in 
thee. 


Psalm 


Dominc,  Dcus. 


O  LORD,  God  of  my  salva- 
tion, I  have  cried  day  and  night 
before  thee :  O  let  my  prayer 
enter  into  thy  presence  ;  incline 
thine  ear  unto  my  calling  ; 

2  For  my  soul  is  full  of 
trouble,  and  my  life  draweth 
nigh  unto  hell. 


Day    17.  the  vs 

3  I  am  counted  as  one  of 
them  that  go  down  into  the  pit, 
and  I  have  been  even  as  a  man 
that  hath  no  strength. 

4  Free  among  the  dead,  like 
unto  them  that  are  wounded, 
and  lie  in  the  grave,  who  are 
out  of  remembrance,  and  arc 
cut  away  from  thy  hand. 

5  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the 
lowest  pit,  in  a  place  of  dark- 
ness, and  in  the  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth 
hard  upon  me,  and  thou  hast 
vexed  me  with  all  thy  storms. 

7  Thou  hast  put  away  mine 
acquaintance  far  from  me,  and 
made  me  to  be  abhorred  of 
them. 

8  I  am  so  fast  in  prison,  that 
I  cannot  get  forth. 

9  My  sight  faileth  for  very 
trouble  ;  Lord,  I  have  called 
daily  upon  thee,  I  have  stretched 
forth  my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  wonders 
among  the  dead  ?  or  shall  the 
dead  rise  up  again  and  praise 
thee  ? 

11  Shall  thy  loving  kindness 
be  showed  in  the  grave  1  or  thy 
faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  works 
be  known  in  the  dark  ?  and  thy 
righteousness  in  the  land  where 
all  things  are  forgotten  ? 

13  Unto  thee  have  I  cried, 
O  Lord  ;  and  early  shall  my 
prayer  come  before  thee. 

14  Lord,  Avhy  abhorrest  thou 
my  soul,  and  hidest  thou  thy 
face  from  me  ? 

15  I  am  in  misery,  and  like 
unto  him  that  is  at  the  point  to 
die ;  even  from  my  youth  up, 
thy  terrors  have  I  suffered  with 
a  troubled  mind. 

10  Thy  wrathful  displeasure 


alter.  2S7 

goeth  over  me,  and  the  fear  of 
thee  hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  round  about 
me  daily  like  water,  and  com- 
passed me  together  on  every 
side. 

18  My  lovers  and  friends  hast 
thou  put  away  from  me,  and 
hid  mine  acepjaintance  out  of 
my  sight. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  89.     Miscricordias  Domini. 

MY  song  shall  be  alway  of 
the  loving  kindness  of  the 
Lord  ;  with  my  mouth  will  I 
ever  be  showing  thy  truth, 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy 
shall  be  set  up  for  ever,  thy 
truth  shalt  thou  stablish  in  the 
heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant 
with  my  chosen  ;  I  have  sworn 
unto  David  my  servant. 

4  Thy  seed  will  I  stablish 
for  ever,  and  set  up  thy  throne 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

5  O  Lord,  the  very  heavens 
shall  praise  thy  wondrous 
works ;  and  thy  truth  in  the 
congregation  of  the  saints. 

0  For  who  is  he  among  the 
clouds,  that  shall  be  compared 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  And  what  is  he  among  the 
gods,  that  shall  be  like  unto 
the  Lord  ? 

8  God  is  very  greatly  to  be 
feared  in  the  council  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reve- 
rence of  all  them  that  are  round 
about  him. 

9  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who 
is  like  unto  thee?  thy  truth, 
most  mighty  Lord,  is  on  every 
side. 

10  Thou  rulestthe  raging  of 


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the  sea ;  thou  stillest  the  waves 

thereof  when  they  arise. 

11  Thou  hast  subdued  Egypt, 
and  destroyed  it ;  thou  hast 
scattered  thine  enemies  abroad 
with  thy  mighty  arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine, 
the  earth  also  is  thine ;  thou 
hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
round  world,  and  all  that  there- 
in is. 

13  Thou  hast  made  the  north 
and  the  south  ;  Tabor  and  Her- 
mon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

14  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  ; 
strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  is 
thy  right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity 
are  the  habitation  of  thy  seat ; 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before 
thy  face. 

16  Blessed  is  the  people,  O 
Lord,  that  can  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
they  shall  walk  in  the  light  of 
thy  countenance. 

17  Their  delight  shall  be 
daily  in  thy  name  ;  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  make 
their  boast. 

18  For  thou  art  the  glory  of 
their  strength,  and  in  thy  loving 
kindness  thou  shalt  lift  up  our 
horns : 

19  For  the  Lord  is  our  de- 
fence ;  the  holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  King. 

20  Thou  spakest  sometime 
in  visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 
saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon 
one  that  is  mighty,  I  have 
exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the 
people. 

21  I  have  found  David  my 
servant;  with  my  holy  oil  have 
1  anointed  him. 

22  My  hand  shall  hold  him 
fast,  and  my  arm  shall  strength- 
en him. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     17. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be 
able  to  do  him  violence  ;  the 
son  of  wickedness  shall  not  hurt 
him. 

24  I  will  smite  down  his  foes 
before  his  face,  and  plague  them 
that  hate  him. 

25  My  truth  also  and  my 
mercy  shall  be  with  him ;  and 
in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be 
exalted. 

26  I  will  set  his  dominion 
also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  floods. 

27  He  shall  call  me,  Thou 
art  my  Father,  my  God,  and 
my  strong  salvation. 

28  And  I  will  make  him  my 
first-born,  higher  than  the  kings 
of  the  earth. 

29  My  mercy  will  I  keep 
for  him  for  evermore,  and  my 
covenant  shall  stand  fast  with 
him. 

30  His  seed  also  will  I  make 
to  endure  for  ever,  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

31  But  if  his  children  forsake 
my  law,  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments ; 

32  If  they  break  my  statutes, 
and  keep  not  my  command- 
ments ;  I  will  visit  their  offences 
with  the  rod,  and  their  sin  with 
scourges. 

33  Nevertheless,  my  loving 
kindness  will  I  not  utterly  take 
from  him,  nor  suffer  my  truth 
to  fail. 

34  My  covenant  will  I  not 
break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that 
is  gone  out  of  my  lips  :  I  have 
sworn  once  by  my  holiness,  that 
I  will  not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  shall  endure  for 
ever,  and  his  seat  is  like  as  the 
sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand   fast   for 


Day   18.  the  psalter. 

evermore  as  the  moon,  and  as 
the  faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred 
and  forsaken  thine  anointed, 
and  art  displeased  at  him. 

38  Thou  hast  broken  the 
covenant  of  thy  servant,  and 
cast  his  crown  to  the  ground. 

39  Thou  hast  overthrown  all 
his  hedges,  and  broken  down 
his  strong  holds. 

40  All  they  that  go  by  spoil 
him,  and  he  is  become  a  re- 
proach to  his  neighbours. 

41  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right 
hand  of  his  enemies,  and  made 
all  his  adversaries  to  rejoice. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  away  the 
edge  of  his  sword,  and  givest 
him  not  victory  in  the  battle. 

43  Thou  hast  put  out  his 
glory,  and  cast  his  throne  down 
to  the  ground. 

44  The  days  of  his  youth 
hast  thou  shortened,  and  cover- 
ed him  with  dishonour. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
hide  thyself  ?  for  ever  ?  and 
shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire  ? 

46  O  remember  how  short  my 
time  is  ;  Avherefore  hast  thou 
made  all  men  for  naught  ? 

47  What  man  is  he  that 
liveth,  and  shall  not  see  death  ? 
and  shall  he  deliver  his  soul 
from  the  hand  of  hell  ? 

48  Lord,  where  are  thy  old 
loving  kindnesses,  which  thou 
swarest  unto  David  in  thy  truth  ? 

49  Remember,  Lord,  the 
rebuke  that  thy  servants  have, 
and  how  I  do  bear  in  my  bosom 
the  rebukes  of  many  people  ; 

50  Wherewith  thine  enemies 
have  blasphemed  thee,  and 
slandered  the  footsteps  of  thine 
anointed.  Praised  be  the  Lord 
for  evermore.  Amen  and  Amen. 

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THE  EIGHTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  90.     Domine,  rcfugium. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our 
refuge,  from  one  generation  to 
another. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the  earth 
and  the  world  were  made,  thou 
art  God  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  de- 
struction ;  again  thou  sayest, 
Come  again,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in 
thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  : 
seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in 
the  night. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest 
them,  they  are  even  as  a  sleep, 
and  fade  away  suddenly  like  the 
grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green, 
and  groweth  up ;  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried 
up,  and  withered. 

7  For  we  consume  away  in 
thy  displeasure,  and  are  afraid 
at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds 
before  thee,  and  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry, 
all  our  days  are  gone ;  we  bring 
our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were 
a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are 
threescore  years  and  ten ;  and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that 
they  come  to  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  then  but 
labour  and  sorrow ;  so  soon 
passeth  it  away,  and  we  are 
gone. 

11  But  who  regardeth  the 
power  of  thy  wrath  ?   for  even 


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thereafter  as  a  man  feareth,  so 
is  thy  displeasure. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number 
our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord, 
at  the  last,  and  be  gracious  unto 
thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  with  thy 
mercy,  and  that  soon :  so  shall 
we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now 
after  the  time  that  thou  hast 
plagued  us ;  and  for  the  years 
wherein  we  have  suffered  ad- 
versity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  thy 
work,  and  their  children  thy 
glory. 

17  And  the  glorious  majesty 
of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us  :  prosper  thou  the  work  of 
our  hands  upon  us ;  O  prosper 
thou  our  handy  work. 

Psalm  91.     Qui  habitat. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under  the 
defence  of  the  Most  High,  shall 
abide  under  the  shadow  of  the 
Almighty. 

2  1  will  say  unto  the  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
strong  hold  ;  my  God,  in  him 
will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee 
from  the  snare  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pesti- 
lence. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  under 
his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
safe  under  his  feathers  ;  his 
faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be 
thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid 
for  any  terror  by  night,  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

0    For   the    pestilence    that 


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walketh  in  darkness,  nor  for  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the 
noon-day. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  beside 
thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not 
come  nigh  thee. 

8  Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt 
thou  behold,  and  see  the  reward 
of  the  ungodly. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  my 
hope;  thou  hast  set  thine  house 
of  defence  very  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  hap- 
pen unto  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

11  For  he  shall  give  his 
angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  in 
their  hands  ;  that  thou  hurt  not 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the 
lion  and  adder:  the  young  lion 
and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread 
under  thy  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his 
love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I 
deliver  him  ;  I  will  set  him  up, 
because  he  hath  known  my 
name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me, 
and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I 
am  with  him  in  trouble  ;  I  will 
deliver  him,  and  bring  him  to 
honour. 

16  With  long  life  will  I  sa- 
tisfy him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 

Psalm  92.     Bonum  est  confiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give 
thanks  unto  the.  Lord,  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O 
Most  Highest; 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving  kind- 
ness early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night-season; 


Day   18.  the  psalter. 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten 
strings,  and  upon  the  lute;  upon 
a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the 
harp  : 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made 
me  glad  through  thy  works  ; 
and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving 
praise  for  the  operations  of  thy 
hands. 

5  O  Lord,  how  glorious  are 
thy  works ;  thy  thoughts  are 
very  deep. 

6  An  unwise  man  doth  not 
well  consider  this,  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

7  When  the  ungodly  are 
green  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  wickedness 
do  flourish,  then  shall  they  be 
destroyed  for  ever ;  but  thou, 
Lord,  art  the  Most  Highest  for 
evermore. 

8  For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O 
Lord,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 
perish  ;  and  all  the  workers 
of  Avickedness  shall  be  de- 
stroyed. 

9  But  mine  horn  shall  be 
exalted  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn  ;  for  I  am  anointed 
with  fresh  oil. 

10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see 
his  lust  of  mine  enemies,  and 
mine  ear  shall  hear  his  desire 
of  the  wicked  that  arise  up 
against  me. 

11  The  righteous  shall  flou- 
rish like  a  palm-treee,  and  shall 
spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in 
Libanus. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  shall  flourish 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of 
our  God. 

13  They  also  shall  bring  forth 
more  fruit  in  their  age,  and 
shall  be  fat  and  well  liking ; 

J  4  That  thev  may  show  how 


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true  the  Lord  my  strength  is, 
and  that  there  is  no  unrighteous- 
ness in  him. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  93.     Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  king,  and  hath 
put  on  glorious  apparel ;  the 
Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel, 
and  girded  himself  with  strength. 

2  He  hath  made  the  round 
world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

3  Ever  since  the  world  began, 
hath  thy  seat  been  prepared  : 
thou  art  from  everlasting. 

4  The  floods  are  risen,  O 
Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up 
their  voice ;  the  floods  lift  up 
their  waves. 

5  The  waves  of  the  sea  are 
mighty,  and  rage  horribly ;  but 
yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on 
high,  is  mightier. 

6  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord, 
are  very  sure :  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  94.     Deus  ultionum. 

O  LORD  God,  to  whom 
vengeance  belongeth,  thou  God, 
to  whom  vengeance  belongeth, 
show  thyself. 

2  Arise,  thou  Judge  of  the 
world,  and  reward  the  proud 
after  their  deserving. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the 
ungodly,  how  long  shall  the 
ungodly  triumph  1 

4  How  long  shall  all  wicked 
doers  speak  so  disdainfully,  and 
make  such  proud  boasting? 

5  They  smite  down  thy  peo- 
ple, O  Lord,  and  trouble  thine 
heritage. 

6  They  murder  the  widow 
and  the  stranger,  and  put  the 
fatherless  to  death. 


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7  And  yet  they  say,  Tush, 
the  Lord  shall  not  see,  neither 
shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8  Take  heed,  ye  unwise 
among  the  people  :  O  ye  fools, 
when  will  ye  understand  ? 

9  He  that  planted  the  ear, 
shall  he  not  hear?  or  he  that 
made  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see? 

10  Or  he  that  nurtureth  the 
heathen,  it  is  he  that  teacheth 
man  knowledge ;  shall  not  he 
punish  ? 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the 
thoughts  of  man,  that  they  are 
but  vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  chastenest,  O  Lord,  and 
teachest  him  in  thy  law  ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give 
him  patience  in  time  of  adver- 
sity, until  the  pit  be  digged  up 
for  the  ungodly. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not 
fail  his  people  ;  neither  will  he 
forsake  his  inheritance  ; 

15  Until  righteousness  turn 
again  unto  judgment:  all  such  as 
are  true  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  with 
me  against  the  wicked  ?  or  who 
will  take  my  part  against  the 
evil-doers  ? 

17  If  the  Lord  had  not  help- 
ed me,  it  had  not  failed,  but  my 
soul  had  been  put  to  silence. 

18  But  when  I  said,  My  foot 
hath  slipped  ;  thy  mercy,  O 
Lord,  held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  the 
sorrows  that  I  had  in  my  heart, 
thy  comforts  have  refreshed  my 
soul. 

20  Wilt  thou  have  any  thing 
to  do  with  the  stool  of  wicked- 
ness, which  imagineth  mischief 
as  a  law  ? 

21  They  gather  them  tooe- 


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ther  against  the  soul  of  the 
righteous,  and  condemn  the 
innocent  blood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  re- 
fuge, and  my  God  is  the  strength 
of  my  confidence. 

23  He  shall  recompense 
them  their  wickedness,  and  de- 
stroy them  in  their  own  malice ; 
yea,  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
destroy  them. 


THE  NINETEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  95.     Venite,  exvltemus. 

O  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the 
Lord  ;  let  us  heartily  rejoice  in 
the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his 
presence  with  thanksgiving  ; 
and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him 
with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great 
God  ;  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the 
corners  of  the  earth ;  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made 
it ;  and  his  hands  prepared  the 
dry  land. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship, 
and  fall  down,  and  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  Maker  : 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our 
God;  and  we  are  the  people  of 
his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of 
his  hand. 

8  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his 
voice,  harden  not  your  hearts 
as  in  the  provocation,  and  as 
in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the 
wilderness  ; 

9  When  your  fathers  tempted 
me,  proved  me,  and  saw  my 
works. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I 


Day    19.  the  psalter. 

grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do 
err  in  their  hearts,  for  they  have 
not  known  my  ways  : 

11  Unto  whom  I  sware  in 
my  wrath,  that  they  should  not 
ejiter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  96.     Cantate  Domino. 


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O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song ;  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and 
praise  his  name;  be  telling 
of  his  salvation  from  day  to 
day. 

3  Declare  his  honour  unto 
the  heathen,  and  his  wonders 
unto  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and 
cannot,  worthily  be  praised  ;  he 
is  more  to  be  feared  than  all 
gods. 

5  As  for  all  the  gods  of  the 
heathen,  they  are  but  idols ;  but 
it  is  the  Lord  that  made  the 
heavens. 

6  Glory  and  worship  are  be- 
fore him ;  power  and  honour 
are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  O 
ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship 
and  power. 

8  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord  the 
honour  due  unto  his  name  ; 
bring  presents,  and  come  into 
his  courts.  ; 

9  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the 
beauty  of  holiness ;  let  the  whole 
earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the 
heathen,  that  the  Lord  is  king; 
and  that  it  is  he  who  hath  made 
the  round  Avorld  so  fast  that 
it  cannot  be  moved  ;  and  how 
that  he  shall  judge  the  people 
righteously. 


11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice, 
and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ;  let 
the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all 
that  therein  is. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and 
all  that  is  in  it ;  then  shall  all 
the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 
before  the  Lord. 

13  For  he  cometh,  for  he 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth;  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge  the 
world,  and  the  people  with  his 
truth. 

Psalm  97.     Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  king,  the  earth 
may  be  glad  thereof;  yea,  the 
multitude  of  the  isles  may  be 
glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are 
roundabout  him ;  righteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation 
of  his  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire  before 
him,  and  burn  up  his  enemies 
on  every  side. 

4  His  lightnings  gave  shine 
unto  the  world ;  the  earth  saw 
it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the 
whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  have  declared 
his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that 
worship  carved  images,  and 
that  delight  in  vain  gods  : 
worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  re- 
joiced ;  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  were  glad,  because  of  thy 
judgments,  O  Lord. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher 
than  all  that  are  in  the  earth  ; 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all 
gods, 


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10  O  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
see  that  ye  hate  the  thing  which 
is  evil :  the  Lord  preserveth 
the  souls  of  his  saints  ;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  hand  of 
the  ungodly. 

1 1  There  is  sprung  up  a  light 
for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true- 
hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye 
righteous,  and  give  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holi- 
ness. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  98.     Cantate  Domino. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song ;  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

2  With  his  own  right  hand, 
and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  his 
salvation ;  his  righteousness 
hath  he  openly  showed  in  the 
sight  of  the  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his 
mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel,  and  all  the  ends 
of  the  world  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful 
unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  ; 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the 
harp ;  sing  to  the  harp  Avith  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  With  trumpets  also  and 
shawms,  O  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord  the 
king. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise, 
and  all  that  therein  is ;  the 
round  world,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their 
hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful 


THE    PSALTER.  DAY    19. 

together  before  the  Lord  ;  for 
he  is  come  to  judge  the  earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall 
he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

Psalm  99.  Dominus  regnavit. 

THE  Lord  is  king,  be  the 
people  never  so  impatient ;  he 
sitteth  between  the  cherubim, 
be  the  earth  never  so  unquiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion, 
and  high  above  all  people. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name,  which  is  great, 
wonderful,  and  holy. 

4  The  king's  power  loveth 
judgment  ;  thou  hast  prepared 
equity ;  thou  hast  executed 
judgment  and  righteousness  in 
Jacob. 

5  O  magnify  the  Lord  our 
God,  and  fall  down  before  his 
footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among 
his  priests,  and  Samuel  among 
such  as  call  upon  his  name  : 
these  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out 
of  the  cloudy  pillar  ;  for  they 
kept  his  testimonies,  and  the 
law  that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  heardest  them,  O 
Lord  our  God  ;  thou  forgavest 
them,  O  God,  and  punishedst 
their  own  inventions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our 
God,  and  worship  him  upon  his 
holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our  God 
is  holy. 

Psalm  100.     Jubilate  Deo. 

O  BE  ye  joyful  in  the  Lord, 
all  ye  lands  ;  serve  the  Lord 
with  gladness,  and  come  before 
his  presence  with  a  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord 


Day  20.  the  psalter. 

he  is  God  ;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ; 
we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his 
gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise  ;  be 
thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  name  ; 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious  ; 
his  mercy  is  everlasting  ;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  gene- 
ration to  generation. 

Psalm  101.     Misericordiam  et 
judicium. 

MY  song  shall  be  of  mercy 
and  judgment  ;  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  will  I  sing. 

2  O  let  me  have  understand- 
ing in  the  way  of  godliness  ! 

3  When  wilt  thou  come  unto 
me  ?  I  will  walk  in  my  house 
with  a  perfect  heart. 

4  I  will  take  no  wicked  thing 
in  hand ;  I  hate  the  sins  of 
unfaithfulness  ;  there  shall  no 
such  cleave  unto  me. 

5  A  froward  heart  shall 
depart  from  me  ;  I  will  not 
know  a  wicked  person. 

6  Whoso  privily  slandereth 
his  neighbour,  him  will  I 
destroy. 

7  Whoso  hath  also  a  proud 
look  and  high  stomach,  I  will 
not  suffer  him. 

8  Mine  eyes  look  upon  such 
as  are  faithful  in  the  land,  that 
they  may  dwell  with  me. 

9  Whoso  leadeth  a  godly 
life,  he  shall  be  my  servant. 

10  There  shall  no  deceitful 
person  dwell  in  my  house;  he 
that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry 
in  my  sight. 

11  I  shall  soon  destroy  all 
the   ungodly  that    are    in   the 


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land  ;  that  I  may  root  out  all 
wicked  doers  from  the  city  of 
the  Lord. 


THE  TWENTIETH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  102.     Domine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
and  let  my  crying  come  unto 
thee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me 
in  the  time  of  my  trouble  ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me  when 
I  call ;  O  hear  me,  and  that  right 
soon  : 

3  For  my  days  are  con- 
sumed away  like  smoke,  and 
my  bones  are  burnt  up  as  it 
were  a  fire-brand. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten  down, 
and  withered  like  grass ;  so 
that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  For  the  voice  of  my  groan- 
ing, my  bones  will  scarce  cleave 
to  my  flesh. 

6  I  am  become  like  a  pelican 
in  the  wilderness,  and  like  an 
owl  that  is  in  the  desert. 

7  I  have  watched,  and  am 
even  as  it  were  a  sparrow,  that 
sitteth  alone  upon  the  house-top. 

8  Mine  enemies  revile  me 
all  the  day  long  ;  and  they  that 
are  mad  upon  me,  are  sworn 
together  against  me. 

9  For  I  have  eaten  ashes  as 
it  were  bread,  and  mingled  my 
drink  with  weeping. 

10  And  that,  because  of  thine 
indignation  and  wrath  ;  for  thou 
hast  taken  me  up,  and  cast  me 
down. 

11  My  days  are  gone  like  a 
shadow,  and  I  am  withered  like 
grass. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt 
endure   for   ever,  and  thy  re- 


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membrance  throughout  all  ge- 
nerations. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have 
mercy  upon  Sion ;  for  it  is  time 
that  thou  have  mercy  upon  her; 
yea,  the  time  is  come. 

14  And  why?  thy  servants 
think  upon  her  stones,  and  it 
pitieth  them  to  see  her  in  the 
dust. 

15  The  heathen  shall  fear 
thy  name,  O  Lord  ;  and  all  the 
kings  of  the  earth  thy  majesty. 

16  When  the  Lord  shall 
build  up  Sion,  and  when  his 
glory  shall  appear  ; 

17  When  he  turneth  him 
unto  the  prayer  of  the  poor 
destitute,  and  despiseth  not 
their  desire ; 

18  This  shall  be  written  for 
those  that  come  after,  and  the 
people  which  shall  be  born 
shall  praise  the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down 
from  his  sanctuary  ;  out  of  the 
heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the 
earth. 

20  That  he  might  hear  the 
mourning  of  such  as  are  in 
captivity,  and  deliver  the  child- 
ren appointed  unto  death. 

21  That  they  may  declare 
the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Sion, 
and  his  worship  at  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  ga- 
thered together,  and  the  king- 
doms also,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  brought  down  my 
strength  in  my  journey,  and 
shortened  my  days. 

24  But  I  said,  O  my  God, 
take  me  not  away  in  the  midst 
of  mine  age  ;  as  for  thy  years, 
they  endure  throughout  all  ge- 
nerations. 

25  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  be- 
ginning hast  laid  the  foundation 


THE    PSALTER.  DaV     20. 

of  the  earth,  and  the  heavens 
are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

26  They  shall  perish,  but 
thou  shalt  endure  ;  they  all 
shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment. 

27  And  as  a  vesture  shalt 
thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed ;  but  thou  art 
the  same,  and  thy  years  shall 
not  fail. 

28  The  children  of  thy  ser- 
vants shall  continue,  and  their 
seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy 
sight. 

Psalm  103.     Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul ;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul ;  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits ; 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving  kindness ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth 
with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  right- 
eousness and  judgment,  for  all 
them  that  are  oppressed  with 
wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto 
Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  compas- 
sion and  mercy,  long-suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be 
chiding  ;  neither  keepeth  he 
his  anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us 
after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded  us 
according  to  our  wickednesses. 

11  For  look  how  high  the 
heaven  is  in  comparison  of  the 


Day  20. 

earth ;    so  great  is    his   mercy 
also  toward  them  that  fear  him ! 

12  Look  how  wide  also  the 
east  is  from  the  west ;  so  far 
hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us ! 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth 
his  own  children;  even  so  is  the 
Lord  merciful  unto  them  that 
fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof 
we  are  made  ;  he  remembereth 
that  we  are  but  dust. 

15  The  days  of  man  are  but 
as  grass  ;  for  he  flourisheth  as 
a  flower  of  the  field. 

16  For  as  soon  as  the  wind 
goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone ;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it 
no  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness 
of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever 
and  ever  upon  them  that  fear 
him ;  and  his  righteousness 
upon  children's  children ; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep 
his  covenant,  and  think  upon 
his  commandments,  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared 
his  seat  in  heaven*  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  com- 

1  mandment,    and  hearken   unto 
the  voice  of  his  words. 

21  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  hosts ;  ye  servants  of  his 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord, 
all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion  :  Praise  thou 
the  Lord*  O  my  soul. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  10,1.     JBenedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul  :  O  Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  become  exceeding  glorious, 


THE    PSALTER.  297 

thou  art  clothed  with  majesty 
and  honour. 

2  Thou  deckest  thyself  with 
light  as  it  were  with  a  garment, 
and  spreadest  out  the  heavens 
like  a  curtain. 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of 
his  chambers  in  the  waters,  and 
maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot, 
and  walketh  upon  the  wings  of 
the  wind. 

4  He  maketh  his  angels 
spirits,  and  his  ministers  a 
flaming  fire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of 
the  earth,  that  it  never  should 
move  at  any  time. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the 
deep  like  as  with  a  garment;  the 
waters  stand  in  the  hills. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee ;  at 
the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they 
are  afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the 
hills,  and  down  to  the  valleys 
beneath  ;  even  unto  the  place 
which  thou  hast  appointed  for 
them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  them  their 
bounds,  which  they  shall  not 
pass,  neither  turn  again  to  cover 
the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs 
into  the  rivers,  which  run  among 
the  hills. 

11  All  the  beasts  of  the  field 
drink  thereof,  and  the  wild  asses 
quench  their  thirst. 

12  Beside  them  shall  the 
fowls  of  the  air  have  their 
habitation,  and  sing  among  the 
branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills 
from  above  ;  the  earth  is  filled 
with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass 
for  the  cattle,  and  green  herb 
for  the  service  of  men. 

13* 


298 

15  That  he  may  bring  food 
out  of  the  earth,  and  wine  that 
maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man  ; 
and  oil  to  make  him  a  cheerful 
countenance,  and  bread  to 
strengthen  man's  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord 
also  are  full  of  sap  ;  even  the 
cedars  of  Libanus,  which  he 
hath  planted ; 

17  Wherein  the  birds  make 
their  nests  ;  and  the  fir-trees  are 
a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge 
for  the  wild  goats ;  and  so  are 
the  stony  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon 
for  certain  seasons,  and  the  sun 
knoweth  his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness, 
that  it  may  be  night ;  wherein 
all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do 
move. 

21  The  lions,  roaring  after 
their  prey,  do  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  and  they 
get  them  away  together,  and  lay 
them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  to  his 
work,  and  to  his  labour,  until 
the  evening. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold 
are  thy  works  !  in  wisdom  hast 
thou  made  them  all  ;  the  earth 
is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  the  great  and  wide 
sea  also  ;  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both 
small  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships,  and 
there  is  that  leviathan,  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  take  his 
pastime  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee, 
that  thou  mayest  give  them 
meat  in  due  season. 

28  When  thou  givest  it  them, 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    21. 

they  gather  it ;  and  when  thou 
openest  thy  hand,  they  are 
filled  with  good. 

29  When  thou  hidest  thy 
face,  they  are  troubled :  when 
thou  takest  away  their  breath, 
they  die  and  are  turned  again 
to  their  dust. 

30  When  thou  lettest  thy 
breath  go  forth,  they  shall  be 
made ;  and  thou  shalt  renew 
the  face  of  the  earth. 

31  The  glorious  majesty  of 
the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever; 
the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his 
works. 

32  The  earth  shall  tremble 
at  the  look  of  him  ;  if  he  do 
but  touch  the  hills,  they  shall 
smoke. 

33  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord 
as  long  as  I  liv'e  ;  I  will  praise 
my  God  while  I  have  my  being ; 

34  And  so  shall  my  words 
please  him  :  my  joy  shall  be  in 
the  Lord. 

35  As  for  sinners,  they  shall 
be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 
and  the  ungodly  shall  come  to 
an  end  :  Praise  thou  the  Lord, 
O  my  soul,  praise  the  Lord. 


THE    TWENTY-FIRST    DAY- 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  105.     Covfitemini  Domiiw. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord,  and  call  upon  his  name  ; 
tell  the  people  what  things  he 
hath  done. 

2  O  let  your  songs  be  of  him, 
and  praise  him  ;  and  let  your 
talking  be  of  all  his  wondrous 
works. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  holy  name  ; 
let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice, 
that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek   the    Lord  and  his 


Day   21. 

strength  ;  seek  his   face   ever- 
more. 

5  Remember  the  marvellous 
works  that  he  hath  done  ;  his 
wonders,  and  the  judgments  of 
his  mouth ; 

6  O  ye  seed  of  Abraham,  his 
servant ;  ye  children  of  Jacob, 
his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lord  our  God  ; 
his  judgments  are  in  all  the 
world. 

8  He  hath  been  alway  mind- 
ful of  his  covenant  and  promise, 
that  he  made  to  a  thousand 
generations. 

9  Even  the  covenant  that  he 
made  with  Abraham  ;  and  the 
oath  that  he  sware  unto  Isaac  ; 

10  And  appointed  the  same 
unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and  to 
Israel  for  an  everlasting  testa- 
ment, 

11  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I 
give  the  land  of  Canaan,  the  lot 
of  your  inheritance. 

12  When  there  were  yet  but 
a  few  of  them,  and  they  stran- 
gers in  the  land  ; 

13  What  time  as  they  went 
from  one  nation  to  another, 
from  one  kingdom  to  another 
people  ; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do 
them  wrong,  but  reproved  even 
kings  for  their  sakes  : 

15  Touch  not  mine  anointed, 
and  do  my  prophets  no  harm. 

16  Moreover,  he  called  for  a 
dearth  upon  the  land,  and  de- 
stroyed all  the  provision  of 
bread. 

17  But  he  had  sent  a  man 
before  them,  even  Joseph,  who 
was  sold  to  be  a  bond-servant, 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  in 
the  stocks ;  the  iron  entered 
into  his  soul : 


THE    PSALTER.  299 

19  Until  the  time  came  that 
his  cause  was  known  :  the  word 
of  the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent,  and  deli- 
vered him  ;  the  prince  of  the 
people  let  him  go  free. 

21  He  made  him  lord  also  of 
his  house,  and  ruler  of  all  his 
substance  ; 

22  That  he  might  inform  his 
princes  after  his  will,  and  teach 
his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into 
Egypt,  and  Jacob  was  a  stranger 
in  the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his 
people  exceedingly,  and  made 
them  stronger  than  their  ene- 
mies ; 

25  Whose  heart  turned  so, 
that  they  hated  his  people,  and 
dealt  untruly  with  his  servants. 

26  Then  sent  he  Moses  his 
servant,  and  Aaron  whom  he 
had  chosen  ; 

27  And  these  showed  his 
tokens  among  them,  and  won- 
ders in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and  it 
was  dark  ;  and  they  were  not 
obedient  unto  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  waters 
into  blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth 
frogs  ;  yea,  even  in  their  king's 
chambers. 

31  He  spake  the  word,  and 
there  came  all  manner  of  flies, 
and  lice  in  all  their  quarters. 

32  He  gave  them  hail-stones 
for  rain  ;  and  flames  of  fire  in 
their  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also 
and  fig-trees ;  and  destroyed 
the  trees  that  were  in  their 
coasts. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and 
the    grasshoppers    came,    and 


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caterpillars  innumerable,  and 
did  eat  up  all  the  grass  in  their 
land,  and  devoured  the  fruit  of 
their  ground. 

35  He  smote  all  the  first-born 
in  their  land  ;  even  the  chief  of 
all  their  strength. 

36  He  brought  them  forth 
also  with  silver  and  gold  ;  there 
was  not  one  feeble  person 
among  their  tribes. 

37  Egypt  was  glad  at  their 
departing  ;  for  they  were  afraid 
of  them. 

38  He  spread  out  a  cloud  to 
be  a  covering  ;  and  fire  to  give 
light  in  the  night-season. 

39  At  their  desire  he  brought 
quails  ;  and  he  filled  them  with 
the  bread  of  heaven. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of 
stone,  and  the  waters  flowed 
out,  so  that  rivers  ran  in  the 
dry  places. 

41  For  why?  he  remembered 
his  holy  promise  ;  and  Abra- 
ham his  servant. 

42  And  he  brought  forth  his 
people  with  joy,  and  his  chosen 
with  gladness  ; 

43  And  gave  them  the  lands 
of  the  heathen  ;  and  they  took 
the  labours  of  the  people  in 
possession  ; 

44  That  they  might  keep  his 
statutes  and  observe  his  laws. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  106.     Covjitemini  Domino. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Who  can  express  the  noble 
acts  of  the  Lord,  or  show  forth 
all  his  praise? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  al- 
way  keep  judgment,  and  do 
righteousness. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    21. 

4  Remember  me,  O  Lordt 
according  to  the  favour  that 
thou  bearest  unto  thy  people ; 
O  visit  me  with  thy  salvation, 

5  That  I  may  see  the  felicity 
of  thy  chosen,  and  rejoice  in 
the  gladness  of  thy  people,  and 
give  thanks  with  thine  inherit- 
ance. 

6  We  have  sinned  with  our 
fathers  ;  we  have  done  amiss, 
and  dealt  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  regarded  not 
thy  wonders  in  Egypt,  neither 
kept  they  thy  great  goodness 
in  remembrance  ;  but  were 
disobedient  at  the  sea,  even  at 
the  Red  Sea. 

8  Nevertheless,  he  helped 
them  for  his  name's  sake,  that 
he  might  make  his  power  to  be 
known. 

9  He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea 
also,  and  it  was  dried  up  ;  so  he 
led  them  through  the  deep,  as 
through  a  wilderness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from 
the  adversaries'  hand,  and  de- 
livered them  from  the  hand  of 
the  enemy. 

11  As  for  those  that  troubled 
them,  the  waters  overwhelmed 
them ;  there  was  not  one  of 
them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his 
words,  and  sang  praise  unto  him. 

13  But  within  a  while  they 
forgat  his  works,  and  would 
not  abide  his  counsel. 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them 
in  the  wilderness,  and  they 
tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their 
desire,  and  sent  leanness  withal 
into  their  soul. 

16  They  angered  Moses  also 
in  their  tents,  and  Aaron  the 
saint  of  the  Lord. 


Day   21. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and 
swallowed  up  Dathan,  and 
covered  the  congregation  of 
Abiram. 

18  And  the  fire  was  kindled 
in  their  company ;  the  flame 
burnt  up  the  ungodly. 

19  They  made  a  calf  in 
Horeb,  and  worshipped  the 
molten  image. 

20  Thus  they  turned  their 
glory  into  the  similitude  of  a 
calf  that  eateth  hay. 

21  And  they  forgat  God 
their  Saviour,  who  had  done  so 
great  things  in  Egypt ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the 
land  of  Ham  ;  and  fearful  things 
by  the  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  have 
destroyed  them,  had  not  Moses 
his  chosen  stood  before  him  in 
the  gap,  to  turn  away  his  wrath- 
ful indignation,  lest  he  should 
destroy  them. 

24  Yea,  they  thought  scorn 
of  that  pleasant  land,  and  gave 
no  credence  unto  his  word ; 

25  But  murmured  in  their 
tents,  and  hearkened  not  unto 
the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  lift  he  up  his  hand 
against  them,  to  overthrow 
them  in  the  wilderness  ; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed 
among  the  nations,  and  to 
scatter  them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves 
unto  Baal-peor,  and  ate  the 
offerings  of  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him 
to  anger  with  their  own  inven- 
tions ;  and  the  plague  was  great 
among  them. 

30  Then  stood  up  Phinces, 
and  prayed  ;  and  so  the  plague 
ceased. 

31  And   that   was   counted 


THE    PSALTER.  301 

unto  him  for  righteousness, 
among  all  posterities  for  ever- 
more. 

32  They  angered  him  also 
at  the  waters  of  strife,  so  that 
he  punished  Moses  for  their 
sakes ; 

33  Because  they  provoked 
his  spirit,  so  that  he  spake 
unadvisedly  with  his  lips. 

34  Neither  destroyed  they 
the  heathen,  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded them  : 

35  But  were  mingled  among 
the  heathen,  and  learned  their 
works. 

36  Insomuch  that  they  wor- 
shipped their  idols,  which  turned 
to  their  own  decay ;  yea,  they 
offered  their  sons  and  their 
daughters  unto  devils  ; 

37  And  shed  innocent  blood, 
even  the  blood  of  their  sons  and 
of  their  daughters,  whom  they 
offered  unto  the  idols  of  Canaan; 
and  the  land  was  defiled  with 
blood. 

38  Thus  were  they  stained 
with  their  own  works,  and  went 
a  whoring  with  their  own  in- 
ventions. 

39  Therefore  was  the  wrath 
of  the  Lord  kindled  against 
his  people,  insomuch  that  he 
abhorred  his  own  inheritance. 

40  And  he  gave  them  over 
into  the  hand  of  the  heathen  ; 
and  they  that  hated  them  were 
lords  over  them. 

41  Their  enemies  oppressed 
them,  and  had  them  in  subjec- 
tion. 

42  Many  a  time  did  he  deliver 
them  ;  but  they  rebelled  against 
him  Avith  their  own  inventions, 
and  were  brought  down  in  their 
Avickedness. 

43  Nevertheless,   when    he 


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saw  their   adversity,  he  heard 
their  complaint. 

44  He  thought  upon  his 
covenant,  and  pitied  them,  ac- 
cording unto  the  multitude  of 
his  mercies  ;  yea,  he  made  all 
those  that  led  them  away  cap- 
tive to  pity  them. 

45  Deliver  us,  O  Lord  our 
God,  and  gather  us  from  among 
the  heathen  ;  that  we  may  give 
thanks  unto  thy  holy  name, 
and  make  our  boast  of  thy 
praise. 

46  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  from  everlasting,  and 
world  without  end ;  and  let  all 
the  people  say,  Amen. 


TWENTY-SECOND    DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  107.     Confitemini  Domino. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  them  give  thanks, 
whom  the  Lord  hath  redeemed, 
and  delivered  from  the  hand  of 
the  enemy ; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of 
the  lands,  from  the  east,  and 
from  the  west ;  from  the  north, 
and  from  the  south. 

4  They  went  astray  in  the 
wilderness  out  of  the  way,  and 
found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their 
soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  So  they  cried  unto  the 
Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he 
delivered  them  from  their  dis- 
tress. 

7  He  led  them  forth  by  the 
right  way,  that  they  might  go 
to  the  city  where  they  dwelt. 

8  O   that  men  would  there- 


THE    PSALTER.  DaV    22. 

fore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men ! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the  empty 
soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry  soul 
with  goodness ; 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness, 
and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  fast  bound  in  misery  and 
iron  ; 

11  Because  they  rebelled 
against  the  words  of  the  Lord, 
and  lightly  regarded  the  counsel 
of  the  Most  Highest. 

12  He  also  brought  down 
their  heart  through  heaviness  ; 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was 
none  to  help  them. 

13  So  when  they  cried  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out 
of  darkness,  and  out  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  brake 
their  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the 
gates  of  brass,  and  smitten  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued 
for  their  offence,  and  because 
of  their  Avickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all 
manner  of  meat,  and  they  were 
even  hard  at  death's  door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and 
healed  them ;  and  they  were 
saved  from  their  destruction. 


Day   22.  the  psalter. 

21  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

22  That  they  would  offer 
unto  him  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  tell  out  his  works 
with  gladness  ! 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the 
sea  in  ships,  and  occupy  their 
husiness  in  great  waters  ; 

24  These  men  see  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders 
in  the  deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stormy 
wind  ariseth,  which  lifteth  up 
the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  carried  up  to  the 
heaven,  and  down  again  to  the 
deep ;  their  soul  melteth  away 
because  of  the  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and 
stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 
and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

28  So  when  they  cry  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivereth  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

29  For  he  maketh  the  storm 
to  cease,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad,  be- 
cause they  are  at  rest;  and  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  the  haven 
where  they  would  be. 

31  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness;  and  declare  the  won- 
ders that  he  doeth  for  the  child- 
ren of  men  ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt 
him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  him  in 
the  seat  of  the  elders  ! 

33  Who  turneth  the  floods 
into  a  wilderness,  and  drieth  up 
the  water-springs. 


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34  A  fruitful  land  maketh  he 
barren,  for  the  wickedness  of 
them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  Again  he  maketh  the  wil- 
derness a  standing  water,  and 
water-springs  of  a  dry  ground. 

30  And  there  he  setteth  the 
hungry,  that  they  may  build 
them  a  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

37  That  they  may  sow  their 
land,  and  plant  vineyards,  to 
yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that 
they  multiply  exceedingly  ;  and 
suftereth  not  their  cattle  to  de- 
crease. 

39  And  again,  when  they 
are  minished  and  brought  low 
through  oppression,  through 
any  plague  or  trouble  ; 

40  Though  he  suffer  them 
to  be  evil-entreated  through 
tyrants,  and  let  them  wander 
out  of  the  way  in  the  wilder- 
ness ; 

41  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor 
out  of  misery,  and  maketh  him 
households  like  a  flock  of  sheep. 

42  The  righteous  will  con- 
sider this,  and  rejoice  ;  and  the 
mouth  of  all  wickedness  shall 
be  stopped. 

43  \Vhoso  is  wise,  Avill  pon- 
der these  things  ;  and  they  shall 
understand  the  loving  kindness 
of  the  Lord. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  108.     Paratum  cor  meum. 

O  GOD,  my  heart  is  ready, 
my  heart  is  ready  ;  I  will  sing, 
and  give  praise  with  the  best 
member  that  I  have. 

2  Awake,  thou  lute  and 
harp ;  I  myself  will  awake 
right  early. 

3  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,     O    Lord,     among     the 


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people ;  I  will  sing  praises  unto 
thee  among  the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  greater 
than  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth 
reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Set  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be 
delivered :  let  thy  right  hand 
save  them,  and  hear  thou  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his 
holiness;  I  will  rejoice  there- 
fore, and  divide  Sichem,  and 
mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Ma- 
nasses  is  mine  ;  Ephraim  also 
is  the  strength  of  my  head  ; 

9  Juda  is  my  law-giver  ; 
Moab  is  my  wash-pot  ;  over 
Edom  will  I  cast  out  my  shoe  ; 
upon  Philistia  will  I  triumph. 

10  Who  will  lead  me  into 
the  strong  city  ?  and  who  will 
bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

11  Hast  not  thou  forsaken 
us,  O  God  ?  and  wilt  not  thou, 
O  God,  go  forth  with  our  hosts  ? 

12  O  help  us  against  the 
enemy  :  for  vain  is  the  help  of 
man. 

13  Through  God  we  shall  do 
great  acts  ;  and  it  is  he  that 
shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  109.     Dcus  laudum. 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O 
God  of  my  praise  ;  for  the 
mouth  of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the 
mouth  of  the  deceitful  is  opened 
upon  me. 

2  And  they  have  spoken 
against  me  with  false  tongues  ; 
they  compassed  me  about  also 
with  words  of  hatred,  and  fought 
against  me  without  a  cause. 

3  For  the  love  that  I  had 
unto  them,  lo,  they  take   now 


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my  contrary  part;   but  I  give 
myself  unto  prayer. 

4  Thus  have  they  rewarded 
me  evil  for  good,  and  hatred  for 
my  good-will. 

5  Set  thou  an  ungodly  man 
to  be  ruler  over  him,  and  let 
Satan  stand  at  his  right  hand. 

6  When  sentence  is  given 
upon  him,  let  him  be  condemn- 
ed ;  and  let  his  prayer  be  turned 
into  sin. 

7  Let  his  clays  be  few,  and  let 
another  take  his  office. 

8  Let  his  children  be  father- 
less, and  his  wife  a  widow. 

9  Let  his  children  be  vaga- 
bonds, and  beg  their  bread  ;  let 
them  seek  it  also  out  of  desolate 
places. 

10  Let  the  extortioner  con- 
sume all  that  he  hath ;  and  let 
the  stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

1 1  Let  there  be  no  man  to  pity 
him,  nor  to  have  compassion 
upon  his  fatherless  children. 

12  Let  his  posterity  be 
destroyed  ;  and  in  the  next 
generation  let  his  name  be  clean 
put  out. 

13  Let  the  wickedness  of  his 
fathers  be  had  in  remembrance 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and 
let  not  the  sin  of  his  mother  be 
done  away. 

14  Let  them  alway  be  before 
the  Lord,  that  he  may  root  out 
the  memorial  of  them  from  off 
the  earth  ; 

15  And  that,  because  his 
mind  was  not  to  do  good  ;  but 
persecuted  the  poor  helpless 
man,  that  he  might  slay  him 
that  was  vexed  at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  cursing, 
and  it  shall  happen  unto  him  ; 
he  loved  not  blessing,  therefore 
shall  it  be  far  from  him. 


Day    23. 

17  He  clothed  himself  with 
cursing  like  as  with  a  raiment, 
and  it  shall  come  into  his  bowels 
like  water,  and  like  oil  into  his 
bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the 
cloak  that  he  hath  upon  him, 
and  as  the  girdle  that  he  is 
always  girded  withal. 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from 
the  Lord  unto  mine  enemies, 
and  to  those  that  speak  evil 
against  my  soul. 

20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  O 
Lord  God,  according  unto  thy 
name  ;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

21  O  deliver  me,  for  I  am 
helpless  and  poor,  and  my  heart 
is  wounded  within  me. 

22  I  go  hence  like  the  shadow 
that  departeth,  and  am  driven 
away  as  the  grasshopper. 

23  My  knees  are  weak  through 
fasting;  my  flesh  is  dried  up  for 
want  of  fatness. 

24  I  became  also  a  reproach 
unto  them  :  they  that  looked 
upon  me  snaked  their  heads. 

25  Help  me,  O  Lord  my 
God  ;  O  save  me  according  to 
thy  mercy. 

26  And  they  shall  know  how 
that  this  is  thy  hand,  and  that 
thou,  Lord,  hast  done  it. 

27  Though  they  curse,  yet 
bless  thou ;  and  let  them  be 
confounded  that  rise  up  against 
me  ;  but  let  thy  servant  rejoice. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be 
clothed  with  shame  ;  and  let 
them  cover  themselves  with 
their  own  confusion,  as  with  a 
cloak. 

29  As  for  me,  I  will  give 
great  thanks  unto  the  Lord 
with  my  mouth,  and  praise  him 
among  the  multitude  : 

30  For  he    shall    stand   at 


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the  right  hand  of  the  poor,  to 
save  his  soul  from  unrighteous 
judges. 


THE  TWENTY-THIRD   DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  110.     Dixit  Dominies. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my 
Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies 
thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the 
rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion  ; 
be  thou  ruler  even  in  the  midst 
among  thine  enemies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power 
shall  the  people  offer  thee  free- 
will offerings  Avith  an  holy 
worship  :  the  dew  of  thy  birth 
is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

4  The  Lord  sware,  and  will 
not  repent,  Thou  art  a  priest 
for  ever  after  the  order  of  Mel- 
chizedee. 

5  The  Lord  upon  thy  right 
hand  shall  wound  even  kings, 
in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the 
heathen  ;  he  shall  fill  the  places 
with  the  dead  bodies,  and  smite 
in  sunder  the  heads  over  divers 
countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook 
in  the  way  ;  therefore  shall  he 
lift  up  his  head. 

Psalm  111.     Confitebor  tibi. 

1  WILL  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 
secretly  among  the  faithful,  and 
in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord 
are  great,  sought  out  of  all  them 
that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  work  is  worthy  to  be 
praised  and  had  in  honour,  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for 


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4  The  merciful  and  gracious 
Lord  hath  so  done  his  mar- 
vellous works,  that  they  ought 
to  be  had  in  remembrance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto 
them  that  fear  him ;  he  shall 
ever  be  mindful  of  his  cove- 
nant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  people 
the  power  of  his  works,  that  he 
may  give  them  the  heritage  of 
the  heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands 
are  verity  and  judgment  ;  all 
his  commandments  are  true. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever 
and  ever,  and  are  done  in  truth 
and  equity. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto 
his  people  ;  he  hath  commanded 
his  covenant  for  ever ;  holy 
and  reverend  is  his  name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
the  beginning  of  wisdom ;  a 
good  understanding  have  all 
they  that  do  thereafter;  the 
praise  of  it  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  112.   Beatusvir. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
feareth  the  Lord  ;  he  hath  great 
delight  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty 
upon  earth ;  the  generation  of 
the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Riches  and  plenteousness 
shall  be  in  his  house ;  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for 
ever. 

4  Unto  the  godly  there 
ariseth  up  light  in  the  darkness ; 
he  is  merciful,  loving,  and 
righteous. 

5  A  good  man  is  merciful, 
and  lendeth,  and  will  guide  his 
words  with  discretion ; 

6  For  he  shall  never  be 
moved  :  and  the  righteous  shall 


Day  23. 

be  had  in   everlasting   remem- 
brance. 

7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of 
any  evil  tidings ;  for  his  heart 
standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in 
the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  stablished,  and 
will  not  shrink,  until  he  see  his 
desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed  abroad, 
and  given  to  the  poor,  and  his 
righteousness  remaineth  for 
ever  ;  his  horn  shall  be  exalted 
with  honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it, 
and  it  shall  grieve  him  ;  he 
shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and 
consume  away  ;  the  desire  of 
the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  113.     Laudate,  pucri. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  ser- 
vants ;  O  praise  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

3  The  Lord's  name  is  praised, 
from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun, 
unto  the  going  down  of  the 
same. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above 
all  heathen,  and  his  glory  above 
the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord 
our  God,  that  hath  his  dwelling 
so  high,  and  yet  humbleth 
himself  to  behold  the  things 
that  are  in  heaven  and  earth  ? 

6  He  taketh  up  the  simple 
out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth  the 
poor  out  of  the  mire  ; 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with 
the  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

8  He  maketh  the  barren 
woman  to  keep  house,  and  to 
be  a  joyful  mother  of  children. 


Day  24. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  114.     In  exttu  Israel. 

WHEN  Israel  came  out  of 
Egypt,  and  the  house  of  Jacob 
from  among  the  strange  people, 

2  Judah  was  his  sanctuary, 
and  Israel  his  dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that,  and  fled ; 
Jordan  was  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped 
like  rams,  and  the  little  hills 
like  young  sheep. 

5  What  aileth  thee,  O  thou 
sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ?  and 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast 
driven  back  ? 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye 
skipped  like  rams  1  and  ye  little 
hills,  like  young  sheep  ? 

7  Tremble  thou  earth  at  the 
presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at  the 
presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock 
into  a  standing  water,  and  the 
flint  stone  into  a  springing  well. 

Psalm  115.     Non  nobis,  Domine. 

NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not 
unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name  give 
the  praise  ;  for  thy  loving 
mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 

2  Wherefore  shall  the  hea- 
then say,  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in 
heaven  :  he  hath  done  whatso- 
ever pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and 
gold,  even  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

5  They  have  mouths,  and 
speak  not ;  eyes  have  they,  and 
see  not. 

6  They  have  ears,  and  hear 
not ;  noses  have  they,  and  smell 
not. 

7  They  have  hands,  and 
handle  not ;  feet  have  they,  and 


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walk   not ;  neither  speak  they 
through  their  throat. 

8  They  that  make  them  are 
like  unto  them  ;  and  so  are  all 
such  as  put  their  trust  in  them. 

9  But  thou,  house  of  Israel, 
trust  thou  in  the  Lord  ;  he  is 
their  succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put 
your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he  is 
their  helper  and  defender. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he 
is  their  helper  and  defender. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been 
mindful  of  us,  and  he  shall  bless 
us ;  even  he  shall  bless  the 
house  of  Israel,  he  shall  bless 
the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  shall  bless  them  that 
fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and 
great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase 
you  more  and  more,  you  and 
your  children. 

15  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the 
Lord,  who  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

16  All  the  whole  heavens  are 
the  Lord's  ;  the  earth  hath  he 
given  to  the  children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee, 
O  Lord,  neither  all  they  that 
go  down  into  silence  ; 

18  But  we  will  praise  the 
Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  116.    Dilexi,  qiioniam. 

1  AM  well  pleased  that  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  prayer ; 

2  That  he  hath  inclined  his 
ear  unto  me ;    therefore  will  I 


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call  upon   him    as   long  as 
live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  com 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     24. 

16  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto 
the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  all  his 
people,   in   the   courts   of  the 


passed  me  round  about,  and  the   Lord's    house  ; 
pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and 
heaviness,  and  I  will  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  O  Lord, 
I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and 
righteous  ;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the 
simple  :  I  was  in  misery,  and  he 
helped  me. 

7  Turn  again  then  unto  thy 
rest,  O  my  soul ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why?  thou  hast  de- 
livered my  soul  from  death, 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my 
feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the 
Lord  m  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  believed,  and  therefore 
will  I  speak  ;  but  I  was  sore 
trsnbled :  I  said  in  my  haste, 
All  men  are  liars. 

1 1  What  reward  shall  I  give 
unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the 
benefits  that  he  hath  done  unto 
me  ? 

12  I  will  receive  the  cup  of 
salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord  : 

13  I  will  pay  my  vows  now 
in  the  presence  of  all  his  people : 
right  dear  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how  that 
I  am  thy  servant ;  I  am  thy 
servant,  and  the  son  of  thy 
handmaid ;  thou  hast  broken 
my  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the 
sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and 
will  r  ill  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 


even  in  the 
midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  117.    Laudatc  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all 
ye  heathen ;  praise  him,  all  ye 
nations. 

2  For  his  merciful  kindness 
is  ever  more  and  more  towards 
us  ;  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord 
endureth  for  ever.  Praise  the 
Lord. 

Psalm  118.     Confitemini  Domino. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord,  for  he  is  gracious  ;  be- 
cause his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  confess 
that  he  is  gracious,  and  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron 
now  confess,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

4  Yea,  let  them  now  that 
fear  the  Lord  confess,  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in 
trouble ;  and  the  Lord  heard 
me  at  large. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side, 
I  will  not  fear  what  man  doeth 
unto  me. 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part 
with  them  that  help  me ;  there- 
fore shall  I  see  my  desire  upon 
mine  enemies. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
Lord,  than  to  put  any  confi- 
dence in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
Lord,  than  to  put  any  confi- 
dence in  princes. 


Day  24. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me 
round  about ;  but  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

11  They  kept  me  In  on  every 
side,  they  kept  me  in,  I  say,  on 
every  side  ;  but  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

12  They  came  about  me  like 
bees,  and  are  extinct  even  as 
the  fire  among  the  thorns  ;  for 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  will  I 
destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at 
me,  that  I  might  fall  ;  but  the 
Lord  was  my  help. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength 
and  my  song  ;  and  is  become 
my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and 
health  is  in  the  dwellings  of 
the  righteous ;  the  right  hand 
of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty 
things  to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the 
Lord  hath  the  pre-eminence ; 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
bringeth  mighty  things  to  pass. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live, 
and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened 
and  corrected  me  ;  but  he  hath 
not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of 
righteousness,  that  I  may  go 
into  them,  and  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the 
Lord,  the  righteous  shall  enter 
into  it. 

21  I  will  thank  thee;  for  thou 
hast  heard  me,  and  art  become 
my  salvation. 

22  The  same  stone  which  the 
builders  refused,  is  become  the 
head-stone  in  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  doing, 
and  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 


the  psalter. 

24    This 


309 

the   day  which 


is 
the  Lord  hath  made  ;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Help  me  now,  O  Lord  : 
O  Lord,  send  us  now  pros- 
perity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  we 
have  wished  you  good  luck,  ye 
that  are  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  who 
hath  showed  us  light :  bind  the 
sacrifice  with  cords,  yea,  even 
unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I 
will  thank  thee ;  thou  art  my 
God,  and  I  will  praise  thee. 

29  O  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  119.     Beati  immaculati. 

BLESSED  are  those  that  are 
undefiled  in  the  way,  and  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep 
his  testimonies,  and  seek  him 
with  their  whole  heart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wick- 
edness, walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  charged,  that 
we  shall  diligently  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  O  that  my  ways  were  made 
so  direct,  that  I  might  keep  thy 
statutes  ! 

6  So  shall  I  not  be  con- 
founded, while  I  have  respect 
unto  all  thy  commandments. 

7  I  will  thank  thee  with  an 
unfeigned  heart,  when  I  shall 
have  learned  the  judgments  of 
thv  righteousness. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  ceremonies ; 
O  forsake  mc  not  utterly. 


310  THE    PSALTER.  Day    25. 

In  quo  corriget  ?  7    Princes    also    did  sit  and 

speak  against  me  ;  but  thy  ser- 
vant is  occupied  in  thy  statutes. 
8    For   thy  testimonies   are 
my  delight,  and  my  counsellors. 

AdhcBsit  pavimento. 

MY  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust; 

0  quicken  thou  me,  according 
to  thy  word. 

2  I  have  acknowledged  my 
ways,  and  thou  heardest  me  :  O 
teach  me  thy  statutes ! 

3  Make  me  to  understand 
the  way  of  thy  commandments ; 
and  so  shall  I  talk  of  thy 
wondrous  works. 

4  My  soul  melteth  away  for 
very  heaviness  ;  comfort  thou 
me,  according  unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way  of 
lying,  and  cause  thou  me  to 
make  much  of  thy  law. 

6  I  have  chosen  the  way  of 
truth,  and  thy  judgments  have 

1  laid  before  me. 

7  I  have  stuck  unto  thy  tes- 
timonies ;  O  Lord,  confound 
me  not ! 

8  I  will  run  the  way  of  thy 
commandments,  when  thou  hast 
set  my  heart  at  liberty. 


WHEREWITHAL  shall  a 
young  man  cleanse  his  way  ? 
even  by  ruling  himself  after  thy 
word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart  have 
I  sought  thee ;  O  let  me  not 
go  wrong  out  of  thy  command- 
ments ! 

3  Thy  words  have  I  hid 
within  my  heart,  that  I  should 
not  sin  against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord; 

0  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  With  my  lips  have  I  been 
telling  of  all  the  judgments  of 
thy  mouth. 

6  I  have  had  as  great  delight 
in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies, 
as  in  all  manner  of  riches. 

7  I  will  talk  of  thy  com- 
mandments, and  have  respect 
unto  thy  ways. 

8  My  delight  shall  be  in  thy 
statutes,  and  I  will  not  forget 
thy  word. 

Retribue  servo  tuo. 

O  DO  well  unto  thy  servant ; 
that  I  may  live  and  keep  thy 
word. 

2  Open  thou  mine  eyes  ;  that 

1  may  see  the  wondrous  things 
of  thy  law. 

3  lama  stranger  upon  earth  ; 
O  hide  not  thy  commandments 
from  me ! 

4  My  soul  breaketh  out  for 
the  very  fervent  desire  that  it 
hath  alway  unto  thy  judgments. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the 
proud ;  and  cursed  are  they 
that  do  err  from  thy  command- 
ments. 

6  O  turn  from  me  shame  and 
rebuke  ;  for  I  have  kept  thy 
testimonies. 


THE   TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Legem  pone. 

TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the 
way  of  thy  statutes,  and  I  shall 
keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding, 
and  I  shall  keep  thy  law  ;  yea, 
I  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole 
heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path 
of  thy  commandments  ;  for 
therein  is  my  desire. 


Day  25. 

4  Incline  mine  heart  unto 
thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

5  O  turn  away  mine  eyes, 
lest  they  behold  vanity ;  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

6  O  stablish  thy  word  in  thy 
servant,  that  I  may  fear  thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke  that 
lam  afraid  of;  for  thy  judg- 
ments are  good. 

8  Behold,  my  delight  is  in 
thy  commandments  ;  O  quicken 
me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Et  veniat  super  Trie, 

LET  thy  loving  mercy  come 
also  unto  me,  O  Lord,  even  thy 
salvation,  according  unto  thy 
word. 

2  So  shall  I  make  answer 
unto  my  blasphemers  ;  for  my 
trust  is  in  thy  word. 

3  O  take  not  the  word  of  thy 
truth  utterly  out  of  my  mouth  ; 
for  my  hope  is  in  thy  judg- 
ments. 

4  So  shall  I  alway  keep  thy 
law  :  yea,  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty  ; 
for  I  seek  thy  commandments. 

6  I  will  speak  of  thy  testi- 
monies also,  even  before  kings, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

7  And  my  delight  shall  be  in 
thy  commandments,  which  I 
have  loved. 

8  My  hands  also  will  I  lift 
up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved  ;  and  my 
study  shall  be  in  thy  statutes. 

Memor  esto  scrvi  tui. 

O  THINK  upon  thy  servant, 
as  concerning  thy  word,  where- 
in thou  hast  caused  me  to  put 
my  trust. 

2  The   same  is  mv  comfort 


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in  my  trouble;    for   thy  word 
hath  quickened  me. 

3  The  proud  have  had  me 
exceedingly  in  derision ;  yet 
have  I  not  shrinked  from  thy 
law. 

4  For  I  remembered  thine 
everlastingjudgments,  O  Lord, 
and  received  comfort. 

5  I  am  horribly  afraid,  for 
the  ungodly  that  forsake  thy 
law. 

6  Thy  statutes  have  been 
my  songs,  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage. 

7  I  have  thought  upon  thy 
name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night- 
season,  and  have  kept  thy 
law. 

8  This  I  had,  because  I  kept 
thy  commandments. 

Portio  mea,  Domine. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O 
Lord;  I  have  promised  to  keep 
thy  law. 

2  I  made  my  humble  petition 
in  thy  presence  with  my  whole 
heart ;  O  be  merciful  unto  me, 
according  to  thy  word. 

3  I  called  mine  own  ways  to 
remembrance,  and  turned  my 
feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  I  made  haste,  and  pro- 
longed not  the  time,  to  keep 
thy  commandments. 

5  The  congregations  of  the 
ungodly  have  robbed  me  ;  but 
I  have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

6  At  midnight  I  will  rise  to 
give  thanks  unto  thee;  because 
of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

7  I  am  a  companion  of  all 
them  that  fear  thee,  and  keep 
thy  commandments. 

8  The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full 
of  thy  mercy  :  O  teach  me  thy 
statutes  ! 


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Bonitatem  fccisii. 
O    LORD,    thou  hast  dealt 
graciously    with    thy   servant, 
according  unto  thy  word. 

2  O  learn  me  true  under- 
standing and  knowledge  ;  for  I 
have  believed  thy  command- 
ments. 

3  Before  I  was  troubled,  I 
went  wrong ;  but  now  have  I 
kept  thy  word. 

4  Thou  art  good  and  gra- 
cious :  O  teach  me  thy  statutes  ! 

5  The  proud  have  imagined 
a  lie  against  me  ;  but  I  will 
keep  thy  commandments  with 
my  whole  heart. 

6  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as 
brawn ;  but  my  delight  hath 
been  in  thy  law. 

7  It  is  good  for  me  that  I 
have  been  in  trouble  ;  that  I 
may  learn  thy  statutes. 

8  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is 
dearer  unto  me  than  thousands 
of  gold  and  silver. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Manus  tuce  fecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me, 
and  fashioned  me  :  O  give  me 
understanding,  that  I  may  learn 
thy  commandments. 

2  They  that  fear  thee  will  be 
glad  when  they  see  me ;  because 
I  have  put  my  trust  in  thy 
word. 

3  I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy 
judgments  are  right,  and  that 
thou  of  very  faithfulness  hast 
caused  me  to  be  troubled. 

4  O  let  thy  merciful  kindness 
be  my  comfort,  according  to 
thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

5  O  let  thy  loving  mercies 
come  unto  me,  that  I  may  live ; 
for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

6  Let  the  proud  be  confound- 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     25. 

ed,  for  they  go  wickedly  about 
to  destroy  me ;  but  I  will  be 
occupied  in  thy  commandments. 

7  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and 
have  known  thy  testimonies,  be 
turned  unto  me. 

8  O  let  my  heart  be  sound  in 
thy  statutes,  that  I  be  not 
ashamed. 

Dcfecit  anima  mea. 

MY  soul  hath  longed  for  thy 
salvation,  and  I  have  a  good 
hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2  Mine  eyes  long  sore  for 
thy  word  ;  saying,  O  when  wilt 
thou  comfort  me  ? 

3  For  I  am  become  like  a 
bottle  in  the  smoke  ;  yet  do  I 
not  forget  thy  statutes. 

4  How  many  are  the  days  of 
thy  servant  ?  when  wilt  thou 
be  avenged  of  them  that  perse- 
cute me  ? 

5  The  proud  have  digged 
pits  for  me,  which  are  not  after 
thy  law. 

6  All  thy  commandments  are 
true  :  they  persecute  me  falsely ; 
O  be  thou  my  help. 

7  They  had  almost  made  an 
end  of  me  upon  earth ;  but  I 
forsook  not  thy  commandments. 

8  O  quicken  me  after  thy 
loving  kindness  ;  and  so  shall  I 
keep  the  testimonies  of  thy 
mouth. 

7/i  ceternuvi,  Dominc. 

O  LORD,  thy  word  endureth 
for  ever  in  heaven. 

2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth 
from  one  generation  to  another; 
thou  hast  laid  the  foundation 
of  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

3  They  continue  this  day 
according  to  thine .ordinance  : 
for  all  things  serve  thee. 


Day   26.  the  psalter. 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  been       2 
in    thy    law,    I    should    have 
perished  in  my  trouble. 

5  I  will  never  forget  thy 
commandments  ;  for  with  them 
thou  hast  quickened  me. 

6  I  am  thine  :  O  save  me, 
for  I  have  sought  thy  command- 
ments. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  for 
me,  to  destroy  me  ;  but  I  will 
consider  thy  testimonies. 

8  I  see  that  all  things  come 
to  an  end  ;  but  thy  command- 
ment is  exceeding  broad. 

Quomodo  dilexi! 

LORD,  what  love  have  I 
unto  thy  law  !  all  the  day  long 
is  my  study  in  it. 

2  Thou,  through  thy  com- 
mandments, hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies  ;  for 
they  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding 
than  my  teachers  ;  for  thy  testi- 
monies are  my  study. 

4  I  am  wiser  than  the  aged ; 
because  I  keep  thy  command- 
ments. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet 
from  every  evil  way,  that  I  may 
keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  shrunk  from  thy 
judgments ;  for  thou  teachest 
me. 

7  O  how  sweet  are  thy  words 
unto  my  throat ;  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  unto  my  mouth  ! 

8  Through  thy  command- 
ments I  get  understanding  : 
therefore  I  hate  all  evil  ways. 


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THE    TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Lucerna  pedibus  meis. 

THY  word  is  a  lantern  unto  my 

feet,  and  a  light  unto  my  paths. 

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have  sworn,  and  am 
steadfastly  purposed,  to  keep 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

3  I  am  troubled  above  mea- 
sure :  quicken  me,  O  Lord, 
according  to  thy  word. 

4  Let  the  free-will  offerings 
of  my  mouth  please  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  and  teach  me  thy  judg- 
ments. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my 
hand  ;  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
law. 

6  The  ungodly  have  laid  a 
snare  for  me  ;  but  yet  I  swerved 
not  from  thy  commandments. 

7  Thy  testimonies  have  I 
claimed  as  mine  heritage  for 
ever  ;  and  why  ?  they  are  the 
very  joy  of  my  heart. 

8  I  have  applied  my  heart  to 
fulfil  thy  statutes  alway,  even 
unto  the  end. 

Iniquos  odio  habui. 

1  HATE  them  that  imagine 
evil  things ;  but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

2  Thou  art  my  defence  and 
shield  ;  and  my  trust  is  in  thy 
word. 

3  Away  from  me,  ye  wicked : 
I  will  keep  the  commandments 
of  my  God. 

4  O  stablish  me  according  to 
thy  word,  that  I  may  live  ;  and 
let  me  not  be  disappointed  of 
my  hope ! 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I 
shall  be  safe  ;  yea,  my  delight 
shall  be  ever  in  thy  statutes. 

6  Thou  hast  trodden  down 
all  them  that  depart  from  thy 
statutes ;  for  they  imagine  but 
deceit. 

7  Thou  puttest  away  all  the 
ungodly  of  the  earth  like  dross; 
therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 


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8  My  flesh  trembleth  for 
fear  of  thee  ;  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgments. 

Feci  judicium. 

1  DEAL  with  the  thing  that 
is  lawful  and  right  ;  O  give 
me  not  over  unto  mine  op- 
pressors ! 

2  Make  thou  thy  servant 
to  delight  in  that  which  is 
good,  that  the  proud  do  me  no 
wrong. 

3  Mine  eyes  are  wasted 
away  with  looking  for  thy 
health,  and  for  the  word  of  thy 
righteousness. 

4  O  deal  with  thy  servant 
according  unto  thy  loving 
mercy,  and  teach  me  thy  sta- 
tutes. 

5  I  am  thy  servant  ;  O  grant 
me  understanding,  that  I  may 
know  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord, 
to  lay  to  thine  hand  ;  for  they 
have  destroyed  thy  law. 

7  For  I  love  thy  command- 
ments above  gold  and  precious 
stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I  straight 
all  thy  commandments  ;  and  all 
false  ways  I  utterly  abhor. 

Mirabilia. 

THY  testimonies  are  won- 
derful ;  therefore  doth  my  soul 
keep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth 
forth,  it  giveth  light  and  under- 
standing unto  the  simple. 

3  I  opened  my  mouth,  and 
drew  in  my  breath ;  for  my 
delight  was  in  thy  command- 
ments. 

4  O  look  thou  upon  me,  and 
be  merciful  unto  me,  as  thou 
usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love 
thy  name. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    26. 

5  Order  my  steps  in  thy 
word  ;  and  so  shall  no  wicked- 
ness have  dominion  over  me. 

6  O  deliver  me  from  the 
wrongful  dealings  of  men  ;  and 
so  shall  I  keep  thy  command- 
ments. 

7  Show  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  thy  servant,  and 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

8  Mine  eyes  gush  out  with 
water,  because  men  keep  not 
thy  law. 

Justus  es,  Domine. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  thou,  O 
Lord  ;  and  true  is  thy  judgment. 

2  The  testimonies  that  thou 
hast  commanded  are  exceeding 
righteous  and  true. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  con- 
sumed me  ;  because  mine  ene- 
mies have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  word  is  tried  to  the 
uttermost,  and  thy  servant 
loveth  it. 

5  I  am  small  and  of  no  repu- 
tation ;  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
commandments. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  an 
everlasting  righteousness,  and 
thy  law  is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness  have 
taken  hold  upon  me  ;  yet  is  my 
delight  in  thy  commandments. 

8  The  righteousness  of  thy 
testimonies  is  everlasting :  O 
grant  me  understanding,  and  I 
shall  live. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Clamavi  in  toto  corde  meo. 

1  CALL  with  my  whole  heart; 
hear  me,  O  Lord  ;  I  will  keep 
thy  statutes. 

2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I 
call ;  help  me,  and  I  shall  keep 
thy  testimonies. 


Day   26.  the  psalter. 

3  Early  in  the  morning  do  I 
cry  unto  thee  ;  for  in  thy  word 
is  my  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  the 
night  watches  ;  that  I  might  be 
occupied  in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,  O  Lord, 
according  unto  thy  loving  kind- 
ness ;  quicken  me  according  as 
thou  art  wont. 

6  They  draw  nigh  that  of 
malice  persecute  me,  and  are 
far  from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  at  hand,  O 
Lord  ;  for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  true. 

8  As  concerning  thy  testimo- 
nies, I  have  known  long  since, 
that  thou  hast  grounded  them 
for  ever. 

Vide  humilitatem. 

O  CONSIDER  mine  adver- 
sity, and  deliver  me,  for  I  do 
not  forget  thy  law. 

2  Avenge  thou  my  cause, 
and  deliver  me ;  quicken  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

3  Health  is  far  from  the 
ungodly  ;  for  they  regard  not 
thy  statutes. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  O 
Lord  ;  quicken  me  as  thou  art 
wont. 

5  Many  there  are  that  trouble 
me,  and  persecute  me;  yet  do  I 
not  swerve  from  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  grieveth  me  when  I  see 
the  transgressors  ;  because  they 
keep  not  thy  law. 

7  Consider,  O  Lord,  how  I 
love  thy  commandments  ;  O 
quicken  me  according  to  thy 
loving  kindness. 

8  Thy  word  is  true  from 
everlasting  ;  all  the  judgments 
of  thy  righteousness  endure  for 
evermore. 


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Principes  persecute  sunt. 


PRINCES  have  persecuted 
me  without  a  cause ;  but  my 
heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy 
word. 

2  I  am  as  glad  of  thy  word, 
as  one  that  findeth  great  spoils. 

3  As  for  lies,  I  hate  and 
abhor  them  ;  but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

4  Seven  times  a-day  do  I 
praise  thee ;  because  of  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

5  Great  is  the  peace  that  they 
have  who  love  thy  law  ;  and 
they  are  not  offended  at  it. 

6  Lord,  I  have  looked  for 
thy  saving  health,  and  done 
after  thy  commandments. 

7  My  soul  hath  kept  thy 
testimonies,  and  loved  them 
exceedingly. 

8  I  have  kept  thy  command- 
ments and  testimonies  ;  for  all 
my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Appropinquet  deprecatio. 

LET  my  complaint  come 
before  thee,  O  Lord  ;  give  me 
understanding  according  to  thy 
Avord. 

2  Let  my  supplication  come 
before  thee  ;  deliver  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

3  My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy 
praise,  when  thou  hast  taught 
me  thy  statutes. 

4  Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing 
of  thy  word  ;  for  all  thy  com- 
mandments are  righteous. 

5  Let  thine  hand  help  me  ; 
for  I  have  chosen  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  I  have  longed  for  thy  saving 
health,  O  Lord  ;  and  in  thy  law 
is  my  delight. 

7  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it 


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shall    praise    thee  ;     and 
judgments  shall  help  me. 

8  I  have  gone  astray  like  a 
sheep  that  is  lost;  0  seek  thy 
servant,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy 
commandments. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  120.     Ad  Dominum. 

WHEN  I  was  in  trouble,  I 
called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord, 
from  lying  lips,  and  from  a 
deceitful  tongue. 

3  What  reward  shall  be 
given  or  done  unto  thee,  thou 
false  tongue  ?  even  mighty  and 
sharp  arrows,  with  hot  burning 
coals. 

4  Wo  is  me,  that  I  am  con- 
strained to  dwell  with'  Mesech, 
and  to  have  my  habitation 
among  the  tents  of  Kedar ! 

5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt 
among  them  that  are  enemies 
unto  peace. 

6  I  labour  for  peace  ;  but 
when  I  speak  unto  them  thereof, 
they  make  them  ready  to  battle. 

Psalm  121.     Levavi  oculos  meos. 

1  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes 
unto  the  hills,  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  even  from 
the  Lord,  who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot 
to  be  moved ;  and  he  that  keep- 
eth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepcth 
Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor 
sleep. 


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5  The  Lord  himself  is  thy 
keeper ;  the  Lord  is  thy  defence 
upon  thy  right  hand ; 

6  So  that  the  sun  shall  not 
burn  thee  by  day,  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve 
thee  from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is 
even  he  that  shall  keep  thy 
soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve 
thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  122.     Lcetatus  sum. 


1  WAS  glad  when  they  said 
unto  me,  We  will  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy 
gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city 
that  is  at  unity  in  itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go 
up,  even  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 
to  testify  unto  Israel,  to  give 
thanks  unto  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of 
judgment,  even  the  seat  of  the 
house  of  David. 

6  O  pray  for  the  peace  of 
Jerusalem  ;  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 
and  plenteousness  within  thy 
palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  com- 
panions' sakes,  I  will  wish  thee 
prosperity. 

9  Yea,  because  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord  our  God,  I  will 
seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Psalm  123.    Ad  te  levavi  oculos  mcos. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine 
eyes,  O  thou  that  dwellest  in 
the  heavens. 


Day   27. 

2  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes 
of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 
of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes 
of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of 
her  mistress,  even  so  our  eyes 
wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 
until  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

3  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us;  for 
we  are  utterly  despised. 

4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  the 
scornful  reproof  of  the  wealthy, 
and  with  the  despitefulness  of 
the  proud. 

Psalm  134.    Nisi  quia  Dominus. 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not 
been  on  our  side,  now  may 
Israel  say ;  if  the  Lord  himself 
had  not  been  on  our  side,  when 
men  rose  up  against  us  ; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us 
up  quick  ;  when  they  were  so 
wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had 
drowned  us,  and  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul. 

4  The  deep  waters  of  the 
proud  had  gone  even  over  our 
soul. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord, 
who  hath  not  given  us  over  for 
a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

6  Our  soul  is  escaped  even 
as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowler  ;  the  snare  is  broken, 
and  we  are  delivered. 

7  Our  help  standeth  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm  125.     Qui  confidunt. 

THEY  that  put  their  trust 
in  the  Lord  shall  be  even  as 
the  mount  Sion,  which  may  not 
be  removed,  but  standeth  fast 
for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Je- 
rusalem ;  even  so  standeth  the 


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Lord  round  about  his  people, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly 
cometh  not  unto  the  lot  of  the 
righteous ;  lest  the  righteous 
put  their  hand  unto  wickedness. 

4  Do  well,  O  Lord,  unto 
those  that  are  good  and  true  of 
heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back 
unto  their  own  wickedness,  the 
Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with 
the  evil  doers  ;  but  peace  shall 
be  upon  Israel. 

EVENING  PRATER. 
Psalm  126.     In  convertendo. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned 
again  the  captivity  of  Sion,  then 
were  we  like  unto  them  that 
dream. 

2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled 
with  laughter,  and  our  tongue 
with  joy. 

3  Then  said  they  among  the 
heathen,  the  Lord  hath  done 
great  things  for  them. 

4  Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done 
great  things  for  us  already; 
whereof  we  rejoice. 

5  Tumour  captivity,0 Lord, 
as  the  rivers  in  the  south. 

6  They  that  sow  in  tears, 
shall  reap  in  joy. 

7  He  that  now  goeth  on  his 
way  weeping,  and  beareth  forth 
good  seed,  shall  doubtless  come 
again  with  joy,  and  bring  his 
sheaves  with  him. 


Psalm  127.     Nisi  Dominus. 


EXCEPT  the  Lord  build 
the  house,  their  labour  is  but 
lost  that  build  it. 

2  Except  the  Lord  keep  the 
city,  the  watchman  waketh  but 
in  vain. 


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3  It  is  but  lost  labour  that  ye 
haste  to  rise  up  early,  and  so 
late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread 
of  carefulness  ;  for  so  he  giveth 
his  beloved  sleep. 

4  Lo,  children  and  the  fruit 
of  the  womb,  are  an  heritage 
and  gift  that  cometh  of  the 
Lord. 

5  Like  as  the  arrows  in  the 
hand  of  the  giant,  even  so  are 
the  young  children. 

6  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath 
his  quiver  full  of  them  ;  they 
shall  not  be  ashamed  when  they 
speak  with  their  enemies  in  the 
gate. 

Psalm  128.     JBeati  omnes. 

BLESSED  are  all  they  that 
fear  the  Lord,  and  walk  in  his 
ways. 

2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the 
labour  of  thine  hands  :  O  well 
is  thee,  and  happy  shalt  thou  be  ! 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  as  the 
fruitful  vine  upon  the  walls  of 
thine  house. 

4  Thy  children  like  the  olive 
branches,  round  about  thy  table. 

5  Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be 
blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

6  The  Lord  from  out  of  Sion 
shall  so  bless  thee,  that  thou 
shalt  see  Jerusalem  in  pros- 
perity all  thy  life  long  ; 

7  Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see 
thy  children's  children,  and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  129.     Scepe  expugnaverunt. 

MANY  a  time  have  they 
fought  against  me  from  my 
youth  up,  may  Israel  now  say  ; 

2  Yea,  many  a  time  have  they 
vexed  me  from  my  youth  up  ; 
but  they  have  not  prevailed 
against  me. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    27. 

3  The  plowers  plowed  upon 
my  back,  and  made  long  fur- 
rows ; 

4  But  the  righteous  Lord 
hath  hewn  the  snares  of  the 
ungodly  in  pieces. 

5  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  turned  backward,  as  many 
as  have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  even  as  the 
grass  growing  upon  the  house- 
tops, which  withereth  afore  it 
be  plucked  up ; 

7  Whereof  the  mower  filleth 
not  his  hand,  neither  he  that 
bindeth  up  the  sheaves  his 
bosom. 

8  So  that  they  who  go  by 
say  not  so  much  as,  The  Lord 
prosper  you,  we  wish  you  good 
luck  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Psalm  130.     De  profundis. 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I 
called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  O  let  thine  ears  consider 
well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

3  If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be 
extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide 
it  ? 

4  For  there  is  mercy  with 
thee ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
feared. 

5  I  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my 
soul  doth  wait  for  him ;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the 
Lord  before  the  morning 
watch  ;  I  say,  before  the  morn- 
ing watch. 

7  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  ; 
for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 


Day  28. 

Psalm  131.    Domine,  non  est. 
LORD,  I  am  not  high-mind- 
ed ;  I  have  no  proud  looks. 

2  I  do  not  exercise  myself 
in  great  matters  which  are  too 
high  for  me ; 

3  But  I  refrain  my  soul,  and 
keep  it  low,  like  as  a  child  that 
is  weaned  from  his  mother  : 
yea,  my  soul  is  even  as  a  weaned 
child. 

4  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 


THE 

TWENTY-EIGHTH    DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  132.     Memento,  Domine. 

LORD,  remember  David,  and 
all  his  trouble. 

2  How  he  sware  unto  the 
Lord,  and  vowed  a  vow  unto 
the  Almighty  God  of  Jacob  : 

3  I  will  not  come  within  the 
tabernacle  of  mine  house,  nor 
climb  up  into  my  bed  ; 

4  I  will  not  suffer  mine  eyes 
to  sleep,  nor  mine  eyelids  to 
slumber ;  neither  the  temples 
of  my  head  to  take  any  rest ; 

5  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for 
the  temple  of  the  Lord  ;  an 
habitation  for  the  mighty  God 
of  Jacob. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  the  same 
at  Ephrata,  and  found  it  in  the 
wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  taber- 
nacle, and  fall  low  on  our  knees 
before  his  footstool. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy 
resting-place  ;  thou,  and  the  ark 
of  thy  strength. 

9  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed 
with  righteousness  ;  and  let  thy 
saints  sing  with  joyfulness. 

10  For  thy  servant  David's 


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sake,  turn  not  away  the  presence 
of  thine  anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  made  a 
faithful  oath  unto  David,  and  he 
shall  not  shrink  from  it ; 

12  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body 
shall  I  set  upon  thy  seat. 

13  If  thy  children  will  keep 
my  covenant,  and  my  testimo- 
nies that  I  shall  learn  them ; 
their  children  also  shall  sit  upon 
thy  seat  for  evermore. 

14  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen 
Sion  to  be  an  habitation  for 
himself:  he  hath  longed  for  her. 

15  This  shall  be  my  rest  for 
ever :  here  will  I  dwell,  for  I 
have  a  delight  therein. 

16  I  will  bless  her  victuals 
with  increase,  and  will  satisfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

17  I  will  deck  her  priests 
with  health,  and  her  saints  shall 
rejoice  and  sing. 

18  There  shall  I  make  the 
horn  of  David  to  flourish:  I 
have  ordained  a  lantern  for 
mine  anointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I  shall 
clothe  them  with  shame ;  but 
upon  himself  shall  his  croAvn 
flourish. 


Psalm  133.     Ecce  quam  bonum. 

BEHOLD,  how  good  and 
joyful  a  thing  it  is,  brethren,  to 
dwell  together  in  unity. 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  oint- 
ment upon  the  head,  that  ran 
down  unto  the  beard,  even 
unto  Aaron's  beard,  and  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his 
clothing. 

3  Like  as  the  dew  of  Hermon, 
which  fell  upon  the  hill  of  Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  pro- 
mised his  blessing,  and  life  for 
evermore. 


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Psalm  134.    Ecce  nunc. 


BEHOLD  now,  praise  the 
Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in 
the  house  of  the  Lord,  even  in 
the  courts  of  the  house  of  our 
God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the 
.sanctuary,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord,  that  made 
heaven  and  earth,  give  thee 
blessing  out  of  Sion. 

Psalm  135.  Laudate  nomen. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  :  laud 
ye  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 
praise  it,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of  the 
house  of  our  God. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  ;  for  the 
Lord  is  gracious  :  O  sing 
praises  unto  his  name  ;  for  it  is 
lovely. 

4  For  why  ?  The  Lord  hath 
chosen  Jacob  unto  himself,  and 
Israel  for  his  own  possession. 

5  For  I  know  that  the  Lord 
is  great,  and  that  our  Lord  is 
above  all  gods. 

6  Whatsoever  the  Lord 
pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth  ;  in  the  sea,  and  in 
all  deep  places. 

7  He  bringeth  forth  the 
clouds  from  the  ends  of  the 
world,  and  sendeth  forth  light- 
nings with  the  rain,  bringing 
the  winds  out  of  his  treasures. 

8  He  smote  the  first-born  of 
Egypt,  both  of  man  and  beast. 

9  He  hath  sent  tokens  and 
wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  thou  land  of  Egypt ;  upon 
Pharaob,  and  all  his  servants. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    28. 

10  He  smote  divers  nations, 
and  slew  mighty  kings  ; 

11  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amor- 
ites ;  and  Og,  the  king  of  Basan ; 
and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan; 

12  And  gave  their  land  to  be 
an  heritage,  even  an  heritage 
unto  Israel  his  people. 

13  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  en- 
dureth  for  ever;  so  doth  thy 
memorial,  O  Lord,  from  one 
generation  to  another. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  avenge 
his  people,  and  be  gracious  unto 
his  servants. 

15  As  for  the  images  of  the 
heathen,  they  are  but  silver  and 
gold  ;  the  work  of  men's  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  and 
speak  not ;  eyes  have  they,  but 
they  see  not. 

17  They  have  ears,  and  yet 
they  hear  not ;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are 
like  unto  them  ;  and  so  are  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in 
them. 

19  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house 
of  Israel ;  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
house  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house 
of  Levi ;  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
praise  the  Lord. 

21  Praised  be  the  Lord  out 
of  Sion,  who  dwelleth  at  Jeru- 
salem. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  136.     Confitemini  Domino. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God 
of  all  gods  ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

3  O  thank  the  Lord  of  all 
lords ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 


Day  28.  the  psalter. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great 
wonders  ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth  for  ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent 
wisdom  made  the  heavens  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  Who  laid  out  the  earth 
above  the  waters  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great 
lights  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever ; 

8  The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars  to 
govern  the  night ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  smote  Egypt,  with 
their  first-born  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

11  And  brought  out  Israel 
from  among  them ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

12  With  a  mighty  hand  and 
stretched-outarm;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red 
Sea  in  two  parts  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever  ; 

14  And  made  Israel  to  go 
through  the  midst  of  it ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

15  But  as  for  Pharaoh,  and 
his  host,  he  overthrew  them  in 
the  Red  Sea ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

16  Who  led  his  people 
through  the  wilderness  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

17  Who  smote  great  kings; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty 
kings  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever  ; 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amor- 
ites ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever ; 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Basan ; 


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for    his    mercy    endureth    for 
ever; 

21  And  gave  away  their  land 
for  an  heritage;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever ; 

22  Even  for  an  heritage  unto 
Israel,  his  servant  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  when 
we  were  in  trouble ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

24  And  hath  delivered  us 
from  our  enemies ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all 
flesh  ;  for .  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

26  O  give  thanks  unto  the 
God  of  heaven  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

27  O  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  of  lords  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  137.     Super  Jhimina. 

BY  the  waters  of  Babylon 
we  sat  down  and  wept,  when 
we  remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 

2  As  for  our  harps,  we  hanged 
them  up  upon  the  trees  that  are 
therein. 

3  For  they  that  led  us  away 
captive,  required  of  us  then  a 
song,  and  melody  in  our  heavi- 
ness :  Sing  us  one  of  the  songs 
of  Sion. 

4  How  shall  we  sing  the 
Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land? 

5  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusa- 
lem, let  my  right  hand  forget 
her  cunning. 

6  If  I  do  not  remember  thee, 
let  my  tongue  cleave  to  the 
roof  of  my  mouth  ;  yea,  if  I 
prefer  not  Jerusalem  in  my 
mirth. 

7  Remember  the  children 
of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in  the  day 

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of  Jerusalem  ;  how  they  said, 
Down  with  it,  down  with  it, 
even  to  the  ground. 

8  O  daughter  of  Babylon, 
wasted  with  misery  ;  yea,  happy 
shall  he  be  that  rewardeth 
thee  as  thou  hast  served  us. 

9  Blessed  shall  he  be  that 
taketh  thy  children,  and  throw- 
eth  them  against  the  stones. 

Psalm  138.    Confitebor  tibi. 

1  WILL  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart ;  even  before  the  gods 
will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

2  I  will  worship  toward  thy 
holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
name,  because  of  thy  loving 
kindness  and  truth ;  for  thou 
hast  magnified  thy  name  and 
thy  word  above  all  things. 

3  When  I  called  upon  thee, 
thouheardestme  ;  and  enduedst 
my  soul  with  much  strength. 

4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth 
shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  for 
they  have  heard  the  words  of 
thy  mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the 
ways  of  the  Lord,  that  great  is 
the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  For  though  the  Lord  be 
high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly  ;  as  for  the  proud,  he 
beholdeth  them  afar  oft*. 

7  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst 
of  trouble,  yet  shalt  thou  refresh 
me ;  thou  shalt  stretch  forth 
thy  hand  upon  the  furiousness 
of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  save  me. 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  good 
his  loving  kindness  toward  me; 
yea,  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  en- 
dureth  for  ever ;  despise  not 
then  the  works  of  thine  own 
hands. 


THE    PSALTER.  DaY    29. 

THE  TWENTY-NINTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  139.     Domine,  probasti. 

O  LORD,  thou  hast  searched 
me  out,  and  known  me ;  thou 
knowest  my  down-sitting,  and 
mine  up-rising  ;  thou  under- 
standest  my  thoughts  long  be- 
fore. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path, 
and  about  my  bed ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways. 

3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word 
in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O  Lord, 
knowest  it  altogether. 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me 
behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

5  Such  knowledge  is  too 
wonderful  and  excellent  for  me; 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither  shall  I  go  then 
from  thy  Spirit,  or  whither  shall 
I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

7  If  I  climb  up  into  heaven, 
thou  art  there ;  if  I  go  down 
to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

8  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the 
morning,  and  remain  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy 
hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure 
the  darkness  shall  cover  me  ; 
then  shall  my  night  be  turned 
to  day. 

11  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no 
darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day ; 
the  darkness  and  light  to  thee 
are  both  alike. 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine; 
thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

13  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,   for   I   am   fearfully   and 


Day  29. 

wonderfully  made  :  marvellous 
are  thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid 
from  thee,  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath 
in  the  earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my 
substance,  yet  being  imperfect ; 
and  in  thy  book  were  all  my 
members  written ; 

16  Which  day  by  day  were 
fashioned,  when  as  yet  there 
was  none  of  them. 

17  How  dear  are  thy  coun- 
sels unto  me,  O  God  ;  O  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are 
more  in  number  than  the  sand; 
when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present 
with  thee. 

19  Wilt  thou  not  slay  the 
wicked,  O  God  ?  Depart  from 
me,  ye  blood-thirsty  men. 

20  For  they  speak  unright- 
eously against  thee  ;  and  thine 
enemies  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate  them,  O 
Lord,  that  hate  thee?  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that 
rise  up  against  thee? 

22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right 
sore  ;  even  as  though  they  were 
mine  enemies. 

23  Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek 
the  ground  of  my  heart ;  prove 
me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

24  Look  avcII  if  there  be  any 
way  of  wickedness  in  me  ;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  140.     Eripc  me,  Domine. 

DELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  from 
the  evil  man  ;  and  preserve  me 
from  the  wicked  man  ; 

2  Who  imagine  mischief  in 
their  hearts,  and  stir  up  strife 
all  the  day  long* 


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3  They  have  sharpened  their 


tongues  like  a  serpent;  adder's 
poison  is  under  their  lips. 

4  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the 
hands  of  the  ungodly;  preserve 
me  from  the  wicked  men,  who 
are  purposed  to  overthrow  my 
goings. 

5  The  proud  have  laid  a 
snare  for  me,  and  spread  a  net 
abroad  with  cords;  yea,  and  set 
traps  in  my  way. 

6  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou 
art  my  God,  hear  the  voice  of 
my  prayers,  O  Lord. 

7  O  Lord  God,  thou  strength 
of  my  health ;  thou  hast  covered 
my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 

8  Let  not  the  ungodly  have 
his  desire,  O  Lord  ;  let  not  his 
mischievous  imagination  pros- 
per, lest  they  be  too  proud. 

9  Let  the  mischief  of  their 
own  lips  fall  upon  the  head  of 
them  that  compass  me  about. 

10  Let  hot  burning  coals  fall 
upon  them ;  let  them  be  cast 
into  the  fire,  and  into  the  pit, 
that  they  never  rise  up  again. 

11  A  man  full  of  words  shall 
not  prosper  upon  the  earth:  evil 
shall  hunt  the  wicked  person, 
to  overthrow  him. 

12  Sure  I  am  that  the  Lord 
will  avenge  the  poor,  and  main- 
tain the  cause  of  the  helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall 
give  thanks  unto  thy  name  'y 
and  the  just  shall  continue  in, 
thy  sight. 

Psalm  141.    Domine,  clamart. 

LORD,  I  call  upon  thee ; 
haste  thee  unto  me,  and  con- 
sider my  voice,  when  I  cry 
unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth 
in  thy  sight  as  the  incense;  and 


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let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands 
be  an  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  be- 
fore my  mouth,  and  keep  the 
door  of  my  lips. 

4  O  let  not  mine  heart  be 
inclined  to  any  evil  thing ;  let 
me  not  be  occupied  in  ungodly 
works  with  the  men  that  work 
wickedness,  lest  I  eat  of  such 
things  as  please  them. 

5  Let  the  righteous  rather 
smite  me  friendly,  and  reprove 
me. 

6  But  let  not  their  precious 
balms  break  my  head  ;  yea,  I 
will  pray  yet  against  their 
wickedness. 

7  Let  their  judges  be  over- 
thrown in  the  stony  places,  that 
they  may  hear  my  words  ;  for 
they  are  sweet. 

8  Our  bones  lie  scattered 
before  the  pit,  like  as  when  one 
breaketh  and  heweth  wood  upon 
the  earth. 

9  But  mine  eyes  look  unto 
thee,  O  Lord  God  ;  in  thee  is 
my  trust ;  O  cast  not  out  my 
soul. 

10  Keep  me  from  the  snare 
that  they  have  laid  for  me,  and 
from  the  traps  of  the  wicked 
doers. 

11  Let  the  ungodly  fall  into 
their  own  nets  together,  and  let 
me  ever  escape  them. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  142.      Voce  mea  ad  Dominum. 

1  CRIED  unto  the  Lord 
with  my  voice ;  yea,  even  unto 
the  Lord  did  I  make  my  sup- 
plication. 

2  I  poured  out  my  complaints 
before  him,  and  showed  him  of 
my  trouble. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     29. 

3  When  my  spirit  was  in 
heaviness,  thou  knewest  my 
path ;  in  the  way  wherein  I 
walked,  have  they  privily  laid 
a  snare  for  me. 

4  I  looked  also  upon  my 
right  hand,  and  saw  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me. 

5  I  had  no  place  to  flee  unto, 
and  no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 

6  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
and  said,  Thou  art  my  hope,  and 
my  portion  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

7  Consider  my  complaint ; 
for  I  am  brought  very  low. 

8  O  deliver  me  from  my  per- 
secutors, for  they  are  too  strong 
for  me. 

9  Bring  my  soul  out  of 
prison,  that  I  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name  ;  which  thing  if 
thou  wilt  grant  me,  then  shall 
the  righteous  resort  unto  my 
company. 

Psalm  143.    Domine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
and  consider  my  desire;  heark- 
en unto  me  for  thy  truth  and 
righteousness'  sake. 

2  And  enter  not  into  judg- 
ment with  thy  servant ;  for  in 
thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified. 

3  For  the  enemy  hath  perse- 
cuted my  soul ;  he  hath  smitten 
my  life  down  to  the  ground ; 
he  hath  laid  me  in  the  darkness, 
as  the  men  that  have  been  long 
dead. 

4  Therefore  is  my  spirit 
vexed  within  me,  and  my  heart 
within  me  is  desolate. 

5  Yet  do  I  remember  the 
time  past :  I  muse  upon  all  thy 
works  ;  yea,  I  exercise  myself 
in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 


Day  30.  the  psalter. 

6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands 
unto  thee ;  my  soul  gaspeth 
unto  thee  as  a  thirsty  land. 

7  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  that 
soon ;  for  my  spirit  waxeth 
faint :  hide  not  thy  face  from 
me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them 
that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

8  O  let  me  hear  thy  loving 
kindness  betimes  in  the  morn- 
ing ;  for  in  thee  is  my  trust : 
show  thou  me  the  way  that  I 
should  walk  in  ;  for  I  lift  my 
soul  unto  thee. 

9  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from 
mine  enemies ;  for  I  flee  unto 
thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing 
that  pleaseth  thee  ;  for  thou  art 
my  God  :  let  thy  loving  Spirit 
lead  me  forth  into  the  land  of 
righteousness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for 
thy  name's  sake  ;  and  for  thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  my 
soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  goodness,  slay 
mine  enemies,  and  destroy  all 
them  that  vex  my  soul ;  for  I 
am  thy  servant. 


THE  THIRTIETH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  144.     Benedictus  Dominus. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord,  my 
strength,  who  teacheth  my 
hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers 
to  fight. 

2  My  hope  and  my  fortress, 
my  castle  and  deliverer,  my 
defender,  in  whom  I  trust;  who 
subdueth  my  people  that  is 
under  me. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that 
thou  hast  such  respect  unto 
him?  or  the  son  of  man,  that 
thou  so  regardest  him? 


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4  Man  is  like  a  thing  of 
naught ;  his  time  passeth  away 
like  a  shadow. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord, 
and  come  down ;  touch  the 
mountains,  and  they  shall 
smoke. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lightning, 
and  tear  them  ;  shoot  out  thine 
arrows,  and  consume  them. 

7  Send  down  thine  hand  from 
above  ;  deliver  me,  and  take 
me  out  of  the  great  waters,  from 
the  hand  of  strange  children  ; 

8  Whose  mouth  talketh  of 
vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is 
a  right  hand  of  wickedness. 

9  I  willsinga  new  song  unto 
thee,  O  God  ;  and  sing  praises 
unto  thee  upon  a  ten-stringed 
lute. 

10  Thou  hast  given  victory 
unto  kings,  and  hast  delivered 
David,  thy  servant,  from  the 
peril  of  the  sword. 

11  Save  me,  and  deliver  me 
from  the  hand  of  strange  child- 
ren, whose  mouth  talketh  of 
vanity,  and  their  hand  is  a  right 
hand  of  iniquity ; 

12  That  our  sons  may  grow  up 
as  the  young  plants,  and  that  our 
daughters  maybe  as  the  polished 
corners  of  the  temple ; 

13  That  our  garners  may 
be  full  and  plenteous  with  all 
manner  of  store  ;  that  our  sheep 
may  bring  forth  thousands,  and 
ten  thousands  in  our  streets ; 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be 
strong  to  labour  ;  that  there  be 
no  decay,  no  leading  into  cap- 
tivity, and  no  complaining  in 
our  streets. 

15  Happy  are  the  people  that 
are  in  such  a  case  ;  yea,  blessed 
are   the  people  who  have  the 

I  Lord  for  their  God. 


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Psalm  145.     Ezaltabo  te,  Deus. 

1  WILL  magnify  thee,  O 
God,  ray  King ;  and  I  will  praise 
thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks 
unto  thee,  and  praise  thy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and 
marvellous,  worthy  to  be  prais- 
ed ;  there  is  no  end  of  his 
greatness. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise 
thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

5  As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking 
of  thy  worship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works  ; 

6  So  that  men  shall  speak  of 
the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts  ;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy 
greatness. 

7  The  memorial  of  thine 
abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed  ;  and  men  shall  sing  of 
thy  righteousness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious  and 
merciful ;  long  suffering,  and 
of  great  goodness. 

9  The  Lord  is  loving  unto 
every  man,  and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise  thee, 
O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

11  They  show  the  glory  of 
thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power  ; 

12  That  thy  power,  thy  glory, 
and  mightiness  of  thy  kingdom, 
might  be  known  unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  ever- 
lasting kingdom,  and  thy  do- 
minion endureth  throughout  all 
ages. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all 
such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  all 
those  that  are  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon 


THE    PSALTER.  Day     30. 

thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand, 
and  fillest  all  things  living  with 
plenteousness. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in 
all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  his 
works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto 
all  them  that  call  upon  him; 
yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him 
faithfully. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire 
of  them  that  fear  him  ;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will 
help  them. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all 
them  that  love  him  ;  but  scat- 
tereth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the 
praise  of  the  Lord  ;  and  let  all 
flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  146.     Lauda,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul :  while  I  live,  will  I  praise 
the  Lord  ;  yea,  as  long  as  I 
have  any  being,  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God. 

2  O  put  not  your  trust  in 
princes,  nor  in  any  child  of  man; 
for  there  is  no  help  in  them. 

3  For  when  the  breath  of 
man  goeth  forth,  he  shall  turn 
again  to  his  earth,  and  then  all 
his  thoughts  perish. 

4  Blessed  is  he  that  hath  the 
God  of  Jacob  for  his  help  ;  and 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his 
God  ; 

5  Who  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea  and  all  that 
therein  is ;  who  keepeth  his 
promise  for  ever ; 

6  Who  helpeth  them  to  right 
that  suffer  wrong ;  who  feedeth 
the  hungry. 


Day   30. 

7  The  Lord  looseth  men  out 
of  prison ;  the  Lord  giveth  sight 
to  the  blind. 

8  The  Lord  helpeth  them 
that  are  fallen;  the  Lord  careth 
for  the  righteous. 

9  The  Lord  careth  for  the 
stranger  ;  he  defendeth  the 
fatherless  and  widow :  as  for 
the  way  of  the  ungodly,  he 
turneth  it  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O 
Sion,  shall  be  King  for  ever- 
more, and  throughout  all  gene- 
rations. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  147.   Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it 
is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful 
and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thankful. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up 
Jerusalem,  and  gather  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  those  that  are 
broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of 
the  stars,  and  calleth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and 
great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and  his 
wisdom  is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  setteth  up  the 
meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungodly 
down  to  the  ground. 

7  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with 
thanksgiving ;  sing  praises  upon 
the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

8  Who  covercth  the  heaven 
with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain 
for  the  earth ;  and  maketh  the 
grass  to  grow  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  herb  for  the  use  of 
men  ; 

9  Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the 


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cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in 
the  strength  of  an  horse  :  nei- 
ther delighteth  he  in  any  man's 
legs. 

11  But  the  Lord's  delight  is 
in  them  that  fear  him,  and  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jeru- 
salem ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion ; 

13  For  he  hath  made  fast  the 
bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  flour  of  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  com- 
mandment upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool, 
and  scattereth  the  hoar-frost 
like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice 
like  morsels  ;  who  is  able  to 
abide  his  frost  ? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word, 
and  melteth  them  ;  he  bloweth 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters 
flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto 
Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with 
any  nation ;  neither  have  the 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

Psalm  148.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  of 
heaven  ;  praise  him  in  the 
height. 

2  Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of 
his ;  praise  him,  all  his  hosts. 

3  Praise  him,  sun  and  moon; 
praise  him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens, 
and  ye  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens. 


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5  Let  them  praise  the  name 
of  the  Lord  ;  for  he  spake  the 
word,  and  they  were  made  ;  he 
commanded,  and  they  were 
created. 

6  He  hath  made  them  fast  for 
ever  and  ever  ;  he  hath  given 
them  a  law  which  shall  not  be 
broken. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth, 
ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps  ; 

8  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and 
vapours,  wind  and  storm,  ful- 
filling his  word ; 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills  ; 
fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars  ; 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle  ; 
worms  and  feathered  fowls  ; 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  and 
all  people ;  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  world  ; 

12  Young  men  and  maidens, 
old  men  and  children,  praise 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  his 
name  only  is  excellent,  and  his 
praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

13  He  shall  exalt  the  horn 
of  his  people :  all  his  saints 
shall  praise  him  ;  even  the 
children  of  Israel,  even  the 
people  that  serveth  him. 

Psalm  149.     Cantate  Domino. 

O   SING  unto   the  Lord  a 

new  song ;  let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him 
that  made  him,  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
their  King. 


THE    PSALTER.  Day    30. 

I  3  Let  them  praise  his  name 
in  the  dance ;  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret 
and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure 
in  his  people,  and  helpeth  the 
meek-hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful 
with  glory ;  let  them  rejoice  in 
their  beds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God  be 
in  their  mouth,  and  a  two-edged 
sword  in  their  hands. 

7  To  be  avenged  of  the  hea- 
then, and  to  rebuke  the  people; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  in 
chains,  and  their  nobles  with 
links  of  iron. 

9  That  they  may  be  avenged 
of  them  ;  as  it  is  written,  Such 
honour  have  all  his  saints. 

Psalm  150.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holi- 
ness ;  praise  him  in  the  firma- 
ment of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  noble 
acts ;  praise  him  according  to 
his  excellent  greatness. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound  of 
the  trumpet ;  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  the  cymbals 
and  dances  ;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

5  Praise  him  upon  the  well- 
tuned  cymbals ;  praise  him  upon 
the  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath 
breath  praise  the  Lord. 


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AS  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE  BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AND  LAITY  OF  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL 
CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA,  IN  CONVENTION,  ON  THE  TWELFTH  DAY  OP 
SEPTEMBER,    IN   THE  YEAR   OF   OUR  LORD    1801. 


Art.  I.     Of  Faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 

THERE  is  but  one  living  and  true  God,  ever- 
lasting, without  body,  parts,  or  passions ;  of 
infinife  power,  wisdom,  and  goodness ;  the 
maker  and  preserver  of  all  things  both  visible 
and  invisible.  And  in  unity  of  this  Godhead, 
there  be  three  persons,  of  one  substance,  power, 
and  eternity ;  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Abt.  H.     Of  the  Word,  or  Son  of  God,  which 
was  made  very  man. 

The  Son,  which  is  the  Word  of  the  Father, 
begotten  from  everlasting  of  the  Father,  the 
very  and  eternal  God,  of  one  substance  with 
the  Father,  took  man's  nature  in  the  womb  of 
the  blessed  virgin,  of  her  substance  :  so  that 
two  whole  and^perfect  natures,  that  is  to  say, 
the  Godhead  and  manhood,  were  joined 
together  in  one  person,  never  to  be  divided, 
whereof  is  one  Christ,  very  God,  and  very 
man ;  who  truly  suffered,  was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried,  to  reconcile  his  Father  to  us,  and 
to  be  a  sacrifice,  not  only  for  original  guilt,  but 
also  for  actual  sins  of  men. 

Abt.  HL     Of  tlie  going-  down  of  Christ  into 
Sell. 

As  Christ  died  for  us,  and  was  buried ;  so 
also  is  it  to  be  believed,  that  he  went  down  into 
hell. 

Art.  IV.     Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

Christ  did  truly  rise  again  from  death,  and 
took  again  his  body,  with  flesh,  bones,  and  all 
things  appertaining  to  the  perfection  of  man's 
nature,  wherewith  he  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  there  6itteth,  until  he  return  to  judge  all 
men  at  the  last  day. 

Art.  V.     Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son,  is  of  one  substance, 
majesty,  and  glory,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Son,  very  and  "eternal  God. 

Art.  VI.      Of  the  Sufficiency  of  the   Holy 
Scriptures  for  salvation. 

Holy  Scripture  containeth  all  things  necessary 
to  salvation :  so  that  whatsoever  is  not  read 
therein,  nor  may  be  proved  thereby,  is  not  to  be 
required  of  any  man,  that  it  should  be  believed 
as  an  article  of  faith,  or  be  thought  requisite  or 
necessary  to  salvation.  In  the  name  of  the 
Holy  Scripture  we  do  understand  those  canon- 
ical books  of  the  Old  and  New-lestament,  of 
whose  authority  was  never  any  doubt  in  the 
Church. 

V  Of  the  names  and  number  of  Vie 
Canonical  Books. 
Genesis,    Exodus,    Leviticus,    Numeri, 
Deuteronomium,  Joshue,  Judges,  Ruth,  The 


First  Book  of  Samuel,  The  Second  Book  of 
Samuel,  The  First  Book  of  Kings,  Tlie 
Second  Book  of  Kings,  Tin  First  Book  of 
Chronicles.  Tlie  Second  Book  of  Chronicles, 
The  first  Book  of  Esdras,  Tlie' Second  Book 
of  Esdras,  The  Book  of  Hester,  The  Book 
of  Job,  The  Psalms,  The  Proverbs,  Eccle- 
siastes  or  Preacher,  Cantica  or  Songs  of 
Solomon,  Four  Prophets  tlie  greater,  Twelve 
Prophets  the  less. 

And  the  other  books,  (as  Hierome  saith)  the 
Church  doth  read  for  example  of  life  and 
instruction  of  manners  ;  but  yet  doth  it  not 
apply  them  to  establish  any  doctrine  ;  such  are 
these  following  : 

Tlie  Third  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Fourth 
Book  of  Esdras,  Tlie  Book  of  Tobias,  The 
Book  of  Judith,  The  rest  of  the  Book  of 
Hester,  The  Book  of  Wisdom,  Jesus  the  Son 
of  Sirach,  Baruch  the  Prophet,  The  Song  of 
the  three  Children,  Tlie  Story  of  Susanna, 
Of  Bel  and  the  Dragon,  The  Prayer  of 
Manasses,  The  First  Book  of  Maccabees, 
Tlie  Second  Book  of  Maccabees. 

All  the  books  of  the  New  Testament,  as  they 
are  commoiJy  received,  we  do  receive  and 
account  them  canonical. 

Art.  ATI.  Of  the  Old  Testament. 
The  OM  Testament  is  not  contrary  to  the 
New ;  for  both  in  the  Old  and  New  Testament 
everlasting  life  is  offered  to  mankind  by  Christ, 
who  is  the  only  mediator  between  God  and 
man,  being  both  God  and  man.  Wherefore 
they  are  not  to  be  heard  which  feign,  that  the 
old  fathers  did  lock  only  for  transitory  promises. 
Although  the  law  given  from  God  by  Moses,  as 
touching  ceremonies  and  rites,  do  not  bind 
Christian  men,  nor  the  civil  precepts  thereof 
ought  of  necessity  to  be  received  in  any  com- 
monwealth ;  yet  notwithstanding,  no  Christian 
man  whatsoever  is  free  from  tlie  obedience  of 
the  commandments  which  are  called  moral. 

Art.  Vm.     Of  the  Creeds. 

The  Nicene  Creed,  and  that  which  is  com- 
monly called  the  Apostles'  Creed,  ought 
thoroughly  to  be  received  and  believed :  for 
they  may  be  proved  by  most  certain  warrants 
of  Holy  Scripture. 

Art.  IX.  Of  Original  or  Birth-Sin. 
Original  sin  standeth  not  in  the  following  of 
Adam  (as  the  Pelagians  do  vainly  talk ;  )but  it 
is  the  fault  and  corruption  of  the  nature  of  every 
man,  that  naturally  is  engendered  of  the  off- 
spring of  Adam,  whereby  man  is  very  far  gone 
from  original  righteousness,  and  is  of  his  own 
nature  inclined  to  do  evil,  so  that  the  flesh 
lusteth  always  contrary  to  the  Spirit ;  and 
therefore  in  every  person  born  into  this  world, 
it  deserveth  God's  wrath  and  damnation.  Ana 
this  infection  of  nature  doth  remain,  yea,  in, 

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them  that  are  regenerated  ;  whereby  the  lust 
of  the  flesh,  called  in  Greek,  $p6vr)ixa  capKbs, 
which  some  do  expound  the  Wisdom,  some 
Sensuality,  some  [he  Affection,  some  the  Desire 
of  the  Flesh,  is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God. 
Ami  although  there  is  no  condemnation  for  them 
that  believe  and  are  baptized  ;  yet  the  Apostle 
doth  confess,  that  concupiscence  and  lust  hath 
of  itself  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  X.     Of  Free-Will. 

The  condition  of  man  after  the  fall  of  Adam 
is  such,  that  he  cannot  turn  and  prepare  him- 
self, by  his  own  natural  strength  and  sood 
works,  to  faith,  and  calling  upon  God  :  where- 
fore we  have  no  power  to  do  good  works  pleasant 
and  acceptable  to  God,  without  the  grace  of 
God  by  Christ  preventing  us,  that  we  may 
have  a  good  will,  and  working  with  us  when 
we  have  that  good  will. 

Art.  XI.     Of  the  Justification  of  Man. 

We  are  accounted  righteous  before  God,  only 
for  the  merit  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ  by  faith  ;  and  not  for  our  own  works 
or  deservings.  Wherefore,  that  we  are  justified 
by  faith  only,  is  a  most  wholesome  doctrine, 
and  very  full  of  comfort,  as  more  largely  is 
expressed  in  the  Homily  of  Justification. 

Art.  XII.     Of  good  Works. 

Albeit  that  good  works,  which  are  the  fruits 
of  faith,  and  follow  after  justification,  cannot 
put  away  our  sins,  and  endure  the  severity  of 
God's  judgment ;  yet  are  they  pleasing  and 
acceptable  to  God  in  Christ,  and  do  spring  out 
necessarily  of  a  true  and  lively  faith :  insomuch 
that  by  them  a  lively  faith  may  be  as  evidently 
known,  as  a  tree  discerned  by  the  fruit. 

Art.  Xm.     Of  Works  before  Justification. 

Works  done  before  the  grace  of  Christ,  and 
the  inspiration  of  his  Spirit,  are  not  pleasant  to 
God,  forasmuch  as  they  spring  not  of  faith  in 
Jesus  Christ,  neither  do  they  make  men 
meet  to  receive  grace,  or  (as  the  School- 
authors  say)  deserve  grace  of  congruity  :  yea 
rather,  for  that  they  are  not  done  as  God  hath 
willed  and  commanded  them  to  be  done,  we 
doubt  not  but  they  have  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  XIV.     Of  Works  of  Supererogation. 

Voluntary  works,  besides  over  and  above 
God's  commandments,  which  they  call  Works 
of  Supererogation,  cannot  be  taught  without 
arrogancy  and  impiety.  For  by  them  men  do 
declare,  That  they  do  not  only  render  unto  God 
as  much  as  they  are  bound  to  do,  but  that  they 
do  more  for  his  sake  than  of  bounden  duty  is 
required :  whereas  Christ  saith  plainly,  When 
ye  have  done  all  that  are  commanded  to  you, 
say,  We  are  unprofitable  servants. 

Art.  XV.     Of  Christ  alone  without  sin. 

Christ  in  the  truth  of  our  nature,  was  made 
like  unto  us  in  all  things,  sin  only  except,  from 
which  he  was  clearly  void,  both  in  his  flesh, 
and  in  his  spirit.  He  came  to  be  a  Iamb 
without  Bpot,  who  by  sacrifice  of  himself  once 
made,  should  take  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 
and  sin  (as  St.  John  saith)  was  not  in  him. 
But  all  we  the  rest  (although  baptized  and  born 
again  in  Christ)  yet  offend  in  many  things  ; 
and  if  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us. 


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Art.  XVI.     Of  Sin  after  Baptism. 

Not  every  deadly  sin,  willingly  committed 
after  baptism,  is  sin  against  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  unpardonable.  Wherefore  the  grant  of 
repentance  is  not  to  be  denied  to  such  as  fall 
into  sin  after  baptism.  After  we  have  received 
the  Holy  Ghost,  we  may  depart  from  grace 
given,  and  fall  into  sin,  and  by  the  grace  of  God 
(we  may)  arise  again,  and  amend  our  lives. 
And  therefore  they  are  to  be  condemned,  which 
say,  they  can  no  more  sin  as  long  as  they  live 
here,  or  deny  the  place  of  forgiveness  to  such 
as  truly  repent. 

Art.  XVH.   Of  Predestination  and  Election. 

Predestination  to  life  is  the  everlasting  pur- 
pose of  God,  whereby  (before  the  foundations 
of  the  world  were  laid)  he  hath  constantly 
decreed,  by  his  counsel,  secret  to  us,  to  deliver 
from  curse  and  damnation,  those  whom  he  hath 
chosen  in  Christ  out  of  mankind,  and  to  bring 
them  by  Christ  to  everlasting  salvation,  as 
vessels  made  to  honour.  Wherefore  they  which 
be  endued  with  so  excellent  a  benefit  of  God, 
be  called  according  to  God's  purpose  by  his 
Spirit  working  in  due  season  :  they  through 
grace  obey  the  calling  :  they  be  justified  freely : 
they  be  made  sons  of  God  by  adoption :  they 
be  made  like  the  image  of  his  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ  :  they  walk  religiously  in 
good  works  ;  and  at  length  by  God's  mercy 
they  attain  to  everlasting  felicity. 

As  the  godly  consideration  of  predestination, 
and  our  election  in  Christ,  is  full  of  sweet, 
pleasant,  and  unspeakable  comfort  to  godly 
persons,  and  such  as  feel  in  themselves  the 
working  of  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  mortifying 
the  works  of  the  flesh  and  their  earthly  mem- 
bers, and  drawing  up  their  mind  to  high  and 
heavenly  things,  as  well  because  it  doth  greatly 
establish  and  confirm  their  faith  of  eternal 
salvation,  to  be  enjoyed  through  Christ,  as 
because  it  doth  fervently  kindle  their  love 
towards  God  :  so,  for  curious  and  carnal  per- 
sons, lacking  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  to  have 
continually  before  their  eyes  the  sentence  of 
God's  predestination,  is  a  most  dangerous 
downlall,  whereby  the  devil  doth  thrust  them 
either  into  desperation,  or  into  wretchlessness 
of  most  unclean  living,  no  less  perilous  than 
desperation. 

Furthermore,  we  must  receive  God's  pro- 
mises in  such  wise  as  they  be  generally  set 
forth  to  us  in  holy  Scripture  :  and  in  our 
doings,  that  will  of  God  is  to  be  followed,  which 
we  have  expressly  declared  unto  us  in  the  word 
of  God. 

Art.  XVHI.   Of  obtaining  Eternal  Salvation 
only  by  the  Name  of  Christ. 

They  are  also  to  be  had  accursed,  that  pre- 
sume to  say,  that  every  man  shall  be  saved  by 
the  law  or  sect  which  he  professeth,  so  that 
he  be  diligent  to  frame  his  life  according  to 
that  law,  and  the  light  of  nature.  For  holy 
Scripture  doth  set  out  unto  us  only  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ,  whereby  men  must  be  saved. 

Art.  XLX.     Of  the  Church. 

The  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a  congrega- 
tion of  faithful  men,  in  the  which  the  pure 
word  of  God  is  preached,  and  the  sacraments 
be  duly  ministered  according  to  Christ's  ordi- 
nance, in  all  those  things  that  of  necessity  are 
requisite  to  the  same. 

As  the  Church  of  Hierusalem,  Alexandria, 
and  Antioch,  have  erred ;  so  also  the  Church 


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of  Rome  hath  erred,  not  only  in  their  living 
and  manner  of  ceremonies,  but  also  in  matters 
of  faith. 

Art.  XX.    Of  the  Au  thority  of  the  Chu rch. 

The  Church  hath  power  to. decree  rites  or 
ceremonies,  and  authority  in  controversies  of 
faith  :  and  yet  it  is  not  lawful  for  the  Church 
to  ordain  any  tiling  that  is  contrary  to  God's 
word  written  ;  neither  may  it  so  expound  one 
place  Of  Scripture,  that  it  be  repugnant  to 
another.  Wherefore,  although  the  Church  be 
a  witness  and  a  keeper  of  Holy  Writ,  yet  as  it 
ought  not  to  decree  any  thing  against  the  same, 
so  besides  the  same  ought  it  not  to  enforce  any 
thing  to  be  believed  for  necessity  of  salvation. 

Art.  XXI.    Of  the  Authority  of  General 

Councils.  * 
Art.  XXII.  Of  Purgatory. 
The  Romish  doctrine  concerning  purgatory, 
pardons,  worshipping,  and  adoration,  as  well 
of  images,  as  of  reliques,  and  also  invocation  of 
saints,  is  a  fond  thing  vainly  invented,  and 
grounded  upon  no  warranty  of  Scripture,  but 
rather  repugnant  to  the  word  of  God. 

Art.    XXHr.      Of  Ministering  in  the 
Congregation. 

It  is  not  lawful  for  any  man  to  take  upon  him 
the  office  of  public  preaching,  or  ministering 
the  sacraments  in  the  congregation,  before  he 
be  lawfully  called,  and  sent  to  execute  the  same. 
And  those  we  ought  to  judge  lawfully  called 
and  sent,  which  be  chosen  and  called  to  this 
work  by  men  who  have  public  authority  given 
unto  them  in  the  congregation,  to  call  and  send 
ministers  into  the  Lord's  vineyard. 

Art.  XXTV.  Of  Speaking  in  the  Congre- 
gation in  such  a  tongue  as  the  People 
understandeth. 

It  is  a  thing  plainly  repugnant  to  the  word 
of  God,  and  the  customof  the  primitive  Church, 
to  have  public  prayer  in  the  Church,  or  to 
minister  the  sacraments  In  a  tongue  not  under- 
stauded  of  the  people. 

Art.  XXV.     Of  the  Sacraments. 

Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  be  not  only 
badges  or  tokens  of  Christian  men's  profession  ; 
but  rather  they  be  certain  sure  witnesses,  and 
effectual  signs  of  grace,  and  God's  good  will 
towards  us,  by  the  which  he  doth  work 
invisibly  in  us,  and  doth  not  only  quicken,  but 
also  strengthen  and  confirm  our  faith  in  him. 

There  are  two  sacraments  ordained  of  Christ 
our  Lord  in  the  Gospel,  that  is  to  say,  Baptism, 
and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  Sacraments,  that 
is  to  say,  Confirmation,  Penance,  Orders, 
Matrimony,  and  Extreme  Unction,  are  not  to  be 
counted  for  sacraments  of  the  Gospel,  being 
such  as  have  grown,  partly  of  the  corrupt 
following  of  the  apostles,  partly  are  states  of 
life  allowed  by  the  Scriptures  ;  but  yet  have 
not  like  nature  of  sacraments  with  Baptism  and 
the  Lord's  Supper,  for  that  they  have  not  any 
risible  sign  or  ceremony  ordained  of  God. 

The  sacraments  were  not  ordained  of  Christ 
to  be  gazed  upon,  or  to  be  carried  about,  but 
that  we  should  duly  use  them.  And  in  such 
only  as  worthily  receive  the  same,  they  have  a 

*  The  Twenty-first  of  the  former  Articles 
is  omitted,  because  it  is  partly  of  a  local  and 
civil  nature,  and  is  provided  for,  as  to  the 
remaining  parts  of  it,  in  other  articles. 


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wholesome  effect  or  operation  :  but  they  that 
receive  them  unworthily,  purchase  to  them- 
selves damnation,  as  <S7.  Paul  saith. 

Art.  XXVI.  Of  the  Unworthiness  of  Minis- 
ters, which  hinders  not  the  effect  of  tlie 
Sacraments. 

Although  in  the  visible  Church  the  evil  be 
ever  mingled  with  the  good,  and  sometime  the 
evil  have  chief  authority  in  the  ministration  of 
the  word  and  sacraments  :  yet,  forasmuch  as 
they  do  not  the  same  in  their  own  name,  but 
in  Christ's,  and  do  minister  by  his  commission 
and  authority,  we  may  use  their  ministry,  both 
in  hearing  the  word  of  God,  and  in  receiving 
the  sacraments.  Neither  is  the  effect  of 
Christ's  ordinance  taken  away  by  their  wick- 
edness, nor  the  grace  of  God's  gifts  diminished 
from  such,  as  by  faith,  and  rightly,  do  receive 
the  sacraments  ministered  unto  them,  which 
be  effectual,  because  of  Christ's  institution  and 
promise,  although  they  be  ministered  by  evil 
men. 

Nevertheless,  it  appertaineth  to  the  discipline 
of  the  Church,  that  inquiry  be  made  of  evil 
ministers,  and  that  they  be  accused  by  those 
that  have  knowledge  of  their  offences  :  and 
finally  being  found  guilty,  by  just  judgment,  be 


Art.  XXVTI.     Of  Baptism. 

Baptism  is  not  only  a  sign  of  profession,  and 
mark  of  difference,  whereby  Christian  men  are 
discerned  from  others  that  be  not  christened  : 
but  it  is  also  a  sign  of  regeneration,  or  new 
birth,  whereby,  as  by  an  instrument,  they  that 
receive  baptism  rightly  are  grafted  into  the 
Church  :  the  promises  of  the  forgiveness  of  sin, 
and  of  our  adoption  to  be  the  sons  of  God  by 
the  Holy  Ghost,  are  visibly  signed  and  sealed: 
faith  is  confirmed,  and  grace  increased  by 
virtue  of  prayer  unto  God.  The  baptism  of 
young  children  is  in  any  wise  to  be  retained  in 
the  Church  as  most  agreeable  with  the  institu- 
tion of  Christ. 

Art.  XXVLTI.     Of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

The  Supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a  sign  of 
the  love  that  Christians  ought  to  have  among 
themselves  one  to  another  ;  but  rather  it  is  a 
sacrament  of  our  redemption  by  Christ's 
death :  insomuch  that  to  such  as  rightly, 
worthily,  and  with  faith  receive  the  same,  the 
bread  which  we  break  is  a  partaking  of  the 
body  of  Christ  ;  and  likewise  the  cup  of  bless- 
ing is  a  partaking  of  the  blood  of  Christ. 

Transubstantiation  (or  the  change  of  the 
substance  of  bread  and  wine)  in  the  Supper  of 
the  Lord,  cannot  be  proved  by  Holy  Writ ;  but 
it  is  repugnant  to  the  plain  words  of  Scripture, 
overthroweth  the  nature  of  a  sacrament,  and 
hath  given  occasion  to  many  superstitions. 

The  body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and 
eaten  in  the  supper,  only  after  an  heavenly  and 
spiritual  manner.  And  the  mean  whereby  the 
body  of  Christ  'is  received  and  eaten  in  the 
Supper,  is  faith. 

The  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  not 
by  Christ's  ordinance  reserved,  carried  about, 
lifted  up,  or  worshipped. 

Art.  XXIX.  Of  the  wicked,  which  eat  not 
of  the  Body  of  Christ  in  the  use  of  the 
Lord's  Supper. 

The  wicked,  and  such  as  be  void  of  a  lively 
faith,  although  they  do  carnally  and  visibly 
press  with  their  teeth  (as  St.  Augustine  saith) 
the  sacrament  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ  ; 
yet  in  no  wise  are  they  partakers  of  Christ  ; 


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but  rather  to  their  condemnation  do  eat  and 

drink  the  sign  or  sacrament  of  so  great  a  thing. 

AnT.  XXX.     Of  both  Kinds. 

The  cup  of  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  denied  to 
the  lay-people :  for  both  parts  of  the  Lord's 
sacrament  by  Christ's  ordinance  and  com- 
mandment, ought  to  be  ministered  to  all 
Christian  men  alike. 

Art.  XXXI.     Of  the  one  Oblation  of  Christ 
finished  upon  the  Cross. 

The  offering  of  Christ  once  made,  is  that 
perfect  redemption,  propitiation,  and  satisfaction 
for  all  the  sins  of  the  whole  world,  both  original 
and  actual ;  and  there  is  none  other  satisfaction 
for  sin,  but  that  alone.  Wherefore  the  sacri- 
fice of  masses,  in  which  it  was  commonly  said, 
that  the  priest  did  offer  Christ  for  the  quick 
and  the  dead,  to  have  remission  of  pain  or 
guilt,  were  blasphemous  fables,  and  dangerous 
deceits. 

Art.  XXXn.  Of  the  Marriage  of  Priests. 
Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  are  not  com- 
manded by  God's  law,  either  to  vow  the  estate 
of  single  life,  or  to  abstain  from  marriage  : 
therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them,  as  for  all  other 
Christian  men,  to  marry  at  their  own  discretion, 
as  they  shall  judge  the  same  to  serve  better  to 
godliness. 

Art.  XXXITL  Of  excommunicate  Persons, 
how  they  are  to  be  avoided. 
That  person  which  by  open  denunciation  of 
the  Church  is  rightly  cut  off  from  the  unity  of 
the  Church,  and  excommunicated,  ought  to  be 
taken  of  the  whole  multitude  of  the  faithful,  as 
an  Heathen  and  publican,  until  he  be  openly 
reconciled  by  penance,  and  received  into  the 
Church  by  a  judge  that  hath  authority  thereunto. 

Art.  XXXIV.     Of  the   Traditions  of  the 
Church. 

It  is  not  necessary  that  traditions  and  cero- 
monies  be  in  all  places  one,  or  utterly  like  ;  for 
at  all  times  they  have  been  divers,  and  may  be 
changed  according  to  the  diversity  of  countries, 
times,  and  men's  manners,  so  that  nothing  be 
ordained  against  God's  word.  Whosoever, 
through  his  private  judgment,  willingly  and 
purposely  doth  openly  break  the  traditions  and 
ceremonies  of  the  Church,  which  be  not  repug- 
nant to  the  word  of  God,  and  be  ordained  and 
approved  by  common  authority,  ought  to  be 
rebuked  openly  (that  other  may  fear  to  do  the 
like)  as  he  that  offendeth  against  the  common 
order  of  the  Church,  and  hurteth  the  authority 
of  the  magistrate,  and  woundeth  the  consciences 
of  the  weak  brethren. 

Every  particular  or  national  Church  hath 
authority  to  ordain,  change,  and  abolish  cere- 
monies, or  rites  of  the  Church,  ordained  only 
by  man's  authority,  so  that  all  things  be  done 
to  edifying. 

Art.  XXXV.     Of  Homilies. 

The  second  Book  of  Homilies,  the  several 
titles  whereof  we  have  joined,  under  this  Article, 
doth  contain  a  godly  and  wholesome  doctrine, 
and  necessary  for  these  times,  as  doth  the 
former  Book  of  Homilies,  which  were  set  forth 
in  the  time  of  Edward  the  Sixth,  and  therefore 
we  judge  them  to  be  read  in  churches  by  the 
ministers  diligently  and  distinctly,  that  they 
may  be  understanded  of  the  people. 

Of  the  Names  of  the  Homilies. 

1.  Of  the  right  Use  of  the  Church. 

2.  Against  Peril  of  Idolatry. 


ARTICLES    OF    RELIGION. 


3.  Of  repairing  and  keeping  clean  of 

Churches. 

4.  Of  good  Works  :  first  of  Fasting. 

5.  Against  Gluttony  and  Drunkenness. 

6.  Against  Excess  of  Apparel. 

7.  Of' Prayer. 

8.  Of  the  Place  and  Time  of  Prayer. 

9.  That  Common  Prayers  and  Sacra- 

ments ought  to  be  ministered  in  a. 
known  Tongue. 

10.  Of  the  reverent  Estimation  of  God's 

Word. 

11.  Of  Alms-doing. 

12.  Of  the  Nativity  of  Christ. 

13.  Of  the  Passion  of  Christ. 

14.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

15.  Of  the  worthy  receiving  of  the  Sacra- 

ment of  the    Body    and  Blood  of 
Christ. 

16.  Of  the  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

17.  For  the  Rogation-days. 

18.  Of  the  Stale  of  •Matrimony. 

19.  Of  Repentance. 

20.  Against  Idleness. 

21.  Against  Rebellion. 

[This  Article  is  received  in  this  Church,  bo 
far  as  it  declares  the  Books  of  Homilies  to  be  an 
explication  of  Christian  doctrine,  and  instructive 
in  piety  and  morals.  But  all  references  to  the 
constitution  and  laws  of  England  are  considered 
as  inapplicable  to  the  circumstances  of  this 
Church,  which  also  suspends  the  order  for  the 
reading  of  said  Homilies  in  churches  until  a 
revision  of  them  may  be  conveniently  made, 
for  the  clearing  of  them,  as  well  from  obsolete 
words  and  phrases,  as  from  the  local  references.] 

Art.  XXXVI.  Of  Consecration  of  Bishops 
and  Ministers. 
The  Book  of  Consecration  of  Bishops,  and 
Ordering  of  Priests  and  Deacons,  as  set  forth 
by  the  General  Convention  of  this  Church  in 
1/92,  doth  contain  all  things  necessary  to  such 
consecration  and  ordering ;  neither  hath  it  any 
thing  that,  of  itself,  is  superstitious  and  ungodly  : 
and,  therefore,  whosoever  are  consecrated  or 
ordered  according  to  said  form,  we  decree  all 
such  to  be  rightly,  orderly,  and  lawfully  conse- 
crated and  ordered. 

Art.  XXXVH.     Of  the  Power  of  the  Civil 

Magistrates. 

The  power  of  the  civil  magistrate  extendeth 

to  all  men,  as  well  clergy  as  laity,  in  all  things 

temporal;    but   hath  no  authority  in  things 

Surely  spiritual.  And  we  hold  it  to  be  the 
uty  of  all  men  who  are  professors  of  the 
Gospel,  to  pay  respectful  obedience  to  the  civil 
authority,  regularly  and  legitimately  constituted. 

Art.  XXXVni.  Of  Christian  Men's  Goods, 
w/uch  are  not  common. 
The  riches  and  goods  of  Christians  are  not 
common,  as  touching  the  right,  title,  and  pos- 
session of  the  same,  as  certain  Anabaptists  do 
falsely  boast.  Notwithstanding,  every  man 
ought  of  such  things  as  he  possesseth,  liberally 
to  give  alms  to  the  poor,  according  to  his  ability. 

Art.  XXXLX.  Of  a  Christian  Man's  Oath. 
As  we  confess  that  vain  and  rash  swearing  is 
forbidden  Christian  men  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  James  his  Apostle :  so  we  judge 
that  Christian  religion  doth  not  prohibit,  but 
that  a  man  may  swear  when  the  magistrate 
requireth,  in  a  cause  of  faith  and  charity,  so  it 
be  done  according  to  the  prophet's  teaching  in 
justice,  judgment,  and  truth. 


FORM  AND  MANNER  OF  MAKING,   ORDAINING,   AND   CONSECRATING 

BISHOPS,  PRIESTS,  AND  DEACONS, 


ACCORDING  TO  THE  ORDER  OP  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED  STATES  OP 
AMERICA,  AS  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE  BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AND  LAITY  OF  SAID  CHURCH,  LN 
OENESAL  CONVENTION,  IN  THE  MONTH   OF   SEPTEMBER,  A.  D.  1792. 


THE  PREFACE. 

It  is  evident  unto  all  men,  diligently  reading  holy  Scripture  and  ancient  authors,  that  from  the 
Apostles'  time  there  have  been  these  Orders  of  Ministers  in  Christ's  Church, — Bishops, 
Priests,  and  Deacons.  Which  offices  were  evermore  had  in  such  reverend  estimation,  that  no 
man  might  presume  to  execute  any  of  them,  except  he  were  first  called,  tried,  examined,  and 
known  to  have  such  qualities  as  are  requisite  for  the  same  ;  and  also  by  public  prayer,  with 
imposition  of  hands,  were  approved  and  admitted  thereunto  by  lawful  authority.  And 
therefore,  to  the  intent  that  these  Orders  may  be  continued,  and  reverently  used  and  esteemed 
in  this  Church,  no  man  shall  be  accounted  or  taken  to  be  a  lawful  Bishop,  Priest,  or  Deacon,  in 
this  Church,  or  suffered  to  execute  any  of  the  said  functions,  except  he  be  called,  tried, 
examined,  and  admitted  thereunto,  according  to  the  form  hereafter  following,  or  hath  had 
Episcopal  Consecration  or  Ordination. 

And  none  shall  be  admitted  a  Deacon,  Priest,  or  Bishop,  except  he  be  of  the  age  which  the  Canon 
in  that  case  provided  may  require. 

And  the  Bishop  knowing,  either  by  himself,  or  by  sufficient  testimony,  any  person  to  be  a  man 
of  virtuous  conversation,  and  without  crime  ;  and,  after  examination  and  trial,  finding  him 
sufficiently  instructed  in  the  holy  Scripture,  and  otherwise  learned  as  the  Canons  require,  may, 
at  the  times  appointed,  or  else,  on  urgent  occasion,  upon  some  other  day,  in  the  face  of  the 
Church,  admit  him  a  Deacon,  in  such  manner  and  form  as  followeth. 


THE  FORM  AND  MANNER  OF  MAKING  DEACONS. 

1  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Morning  Prayer  is  ended,  there  shall  be 
a  Sermon,  or  Exhortation,  declaring  the  Duty  and  Office  of  such  as  come  to  be  admitted 
Deacons  ;  how  necessary  that  Order  is  in  the  Church  of  Christ,  and  also  how  the  people 
ought  to  esteem  them  in  their  office. 


H  A  Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop,  sitting 
in  his  chair  near  to  the  holy  table,  such  as 
desire  to  be  ordained  Deacons,  each  of  them 
being  decently  habited,  saying  these  words  : 

REVEREND  father  in  God,  I  pre- 
sent unto  you  these  persons  present,  to 
be  admitted  Deacons. 

H  The  Bishop. 

TAKE  heed  that  the  persons  whom 
ye  present  unto  us,  be  apt  and  meet  for 
their  learning  and  godly  conversation, 
to  exercise  their  ministry  duly  to  the 
honour  of  God,  and  the  edifyino-  of  lus 
Church. 

tf  The  Priest  shall  answer  : 

I  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them, 
and  also  examined  them,  and  think  them 
so  to  be. 

1  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People  : 

BRETHREN,  if  there  be  any  of 
you,  who  knoweth  any  impediment,  or 
notable  crime  in  any  of  these  persons 
presented  to  be  ordered  Deacons,  for  the 


which  he  ought  not  to  be  admitted  to 
that  Office,  let  him  come  forth  in  the 
name  of  God,  and  show  what  the  crime 
or  impediment  is. 

IT  And  if  any  great  crime  or  impediment  be 
objected,  the  Bishop  shall  cease  from  Ordering 
that  person,  until  such  time  as  the  party 
accused  shall  be  found  clear  of  that  crime. 

U  Then  the  Bishop  (commending  such  as  shall 
be  found  meet  to  be  Ordered,  to  the  prayers 
of  the  congregation)  shall,  with  the  clergy 
and  people  present,  say  the  Litany. 

It  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Com- 
munion, with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel, 
as  followeth. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy 
divine  Providence  hast  appointed  divers 
orders  of  ministers  in  thy  Church,  and 
didst  inspire  thine  Apostles  to  choose 
into  the  Order  of  Deacons  the  first 
martyr  Saint  Stephen,  with  others  ; 
mercifully  behold  these  thy  servants 
now  called  to  the  like  office  and  admi- 
nistration; so  replenish  them  with  the 
truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  adorn  them 

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with  innocency  of  life,  that  both  by 
word  and  good  example  they  may  faith- 
fully serve  thee  in  this  office,  to  the 
glory  of  thy  name,  and  the  edification  of 
thy  Church,  through  the  merits  of  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Tim.  iii.  8. 
LIKEWISE  must  the  Deacons  be 
grave,  not  double-tongued,  not  given  to 
much  wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre ; 
holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a 
pure  conscience.  And  let  these  also  first 
be  proved ;  then  let  them  use  the  office 
of  a  Deacon,  being  found  blameless. 
Even  so  must  their  wives  be  grave,  not 
slanderers,  sober,  faithful  in  all  things. 
Let  the  Deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one 
wife,  ruling  their  children  and  their  own 
houses  well.  For  they  that  have  used 
the  office  of  a  Deacon  well,  purchase  to 
themselves  a  good  degree,  and  great 
boldness  in  the  faith  which  is  in  Christ 
Jesus. 

U  Or  else  this,  out  of  the  sixth  Chapter  of  the 
Acts  of  the  Apostles. 

Acts  vi.  2. 
THEN  the  twelve  called  the  multi- 
tude of  the  disciples  unto  them,  and  said, 
It  is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave  the 
word  of  God,  and  serve  tables.  Where- 
fore, brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you 
seven  men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we 
may  appoint  over  this  business.  But 
we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to 
prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of  the  word. 
And  the  saying  pleased  the  whole  mul- 
titude. And  they  chose  Stephen,  a  man 
full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  Philip,  and  Prochorus,  and  Nicanor, 
and  Timon,  and  Parmenas,  and  Nicolas 
a  proselyte  of  Antioch :  whom  they  set 
before  the  Apostles :  and  when  they  had 
prayed,  they  laid  their  hands  on  them. 
And  the  word  of  God  increased,  and 
the  number  of  the  disciples  multiplied  in 
Jerusalem  greatly,  and  a  great  company 
of  the  priests  were  obedient  to  the  faith. 

*  Then  shall  the  Bishop  examine  every  one  of 
those  who  are  to  be  Ordered,  in  the  presence 
of  the  people,  after  this  maimer  following: 

DO  you  trust  that  you  are  inwardly 
moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost  to  take  upon 
you  this  office  and  ministration,  to  serve 
God  for  the  promoting  of  his  glory,  and 
the  edifying  of  his  people  1 

Answer.  I  trust  so. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 


The  Bishop. 

DO  you  think  that  you  are  truly 
called,  according  to  the  will  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  according  to  the 
Canons  of  this  Church,  to  the  ministry 
of  the  same  1 

Answer.  I  think  so. 

The  Bishop. 

DO  you  unfeignedly  believe  all  the 
canonical  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testament  1 

Answer.  I  do  believe  them. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  diligently  read  the  same 
unto  the  people  assembled  in  the  church 
where  you  shall  be  appointed  to  serve  1 

Answer.  I  will. 

The  Bishop. 

IT  appertaineth  to  the  office  of  a 
Deacon,  in  the  church  where  he  shall 
be  appointed  to  serve,  to  assist  the  Priest 
in  divine  service,  and  specially  when  he 
ministereth  the  Holy  Communion,  and 
to  help  him  in  the  distribution  thereof; 
and  to  read  holy  Scriptures  and  Homilies 
in  the  church ;  and  to  instruct  the  youth 
in  the  Catechism  ;  in  the  absence  of  the 
Priest  to  baptize  infants ;  and  to  preach, 
if  he  be  admitted  thereto  by  the  Bishop. 
And  furthermore,  it  is  his  office,  where 
provision  is  so  made,  to  search  for  the 
sick,  poor,  and  impotent  people  of  the 
parish,  to  intimate  their  estates,  names, 
and  places  where  they  dwell,  unto  the 
Curate,  that  by  his  exhortation  they 
may  be  relieved  with  the  alms  of  the 
parishioners,  or  others  :  Will  you  do 
this  gladly  and  willingly  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  do  by  the  help  of 
God. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  apply  all  your  diligence 
to  frame  and  fashion  your  own  lives,  and 
the  fives  of  your  families,  according  to 
the  doctrine  of  Christ  ;  and  to  make 
both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as 
in  you  lieth,  wholesome  examples  of  the 
flock  of  Christ  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your 
Bishop,  and  other  chief  ministers,  who, 
according  to  the  Canons  of  the  Church, 
may  have  the  charge  and  government 
over  you ;  following  with  a  glad  mind 
and  will  their  godly  admonitions  1 


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Ansxcer.  I  will  endeavour  so  to  do, 
the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

*  Then  the  Bishop,  laying  his  hands  severally 
upon  the  head  of  every  one  of  them  humbly 
kneeling  before  him,  shall  say, 

TAKE  thou  authority  to  execute 
the  office  of  a  Deacon  in  the  Church 
of  Gon  committed  unto  thee ;  In  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  Bishop  deliver  to  every  one  of 
them  the  New  Testament,  saying, 

TAKE  thou  authority  to  read  the 
Gospel  in  the  Church  of  God,  and  to 
preach  the  same,  if  thou  be  thereto 
licensed  by  the  Bishop  himself. 

H  Then  one  of  them  appointed  by  the  Bishop 
shall  read 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xii.  35. 

LET  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and 
your  lights  burning,  and  ye  yourselves 
like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their  Lord, 
when  he  will  return  from  the  wedding  ; 
that  when  he  coineth  and  knocketh, 
they  may  open  unto  him  immediately. 
Blessed  are  those  servants  whom  the 
Lord  when  he  cometh  shall  find  watch- 
ing: Verily  I  say  unto  you,  That  he 
shall  gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit 
down  to  meat,  and  will  come  forth  and 
serve  them.  And  if  he  shall  come  in 
the  second  watch,  or  come  in  the  third 
watch,  and  find  them  so,  blessed  are 
those  servants. 

H  Then  shall  the  Bishop  proceed  in  the  Com- 
munion ;  and  all  who  are  Ordered,  shall 
tarry,  and  receive  the  Holy  Communion  the 
same  day  with  the  Bishop. 


fi  The  Communion  ended,  after  the  last  collect, 
and  immediately  before  the  Benediction,  shall 
be  said  this  Collect  following  : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  giver  of  all  good 
things,  who  of  thy  great  goodness  hast 
vouchsafed  to  accept  and  take  these  thy 
servants  unto  the  office  of  Deacons  in 
thy  Church;  make  them,  we  beseech 
thee,  O  Lord,  to  be  modest,  humble, 
and  constant  in  their  ministration,  to 
have  a  ready  will  to  observe  all  spiritual 
discipline  ;  that  they  having  always  the 
testimony  of  a  good  conscience,  and 
continuing  ever  stable  and  strong  in  thy 
Son  Christ,  may  so  well  behave  them- 
selves in  this  inferior  office,  that  they 
may  be  found  worthy  to  be  called  unto 
the  higher  ministries  in  thy  Church, 
through  the  same  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ  ;  to  whom  be  glory  and 
honour,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God, 
and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord : 
And  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty, 
the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain 
with  you  always.     Amen. 

H  And  here  it  must  be  declared  unto  the  Deacon, 
that  he  must  continue  in  that  office  of  a 
Deacon  the  space  of  a  whole  year  (except  for 
reasonable  causes  it  shall  otherwise  seem 
good  unto  the  Bishop)  to  the  intent  he  may 
be  perfect,  and  well  expert  in  the  things 
appertaining  to  the  ecclesiastical  administra- 
tion ;  in  executing  whereof,  if  he  be  found 
faithful  and  diligent,  he  may  be  admitted  by 
his  Diocesan  to  the  Order  of  Priesthood,  at 
the  times  appointed  in  the  Canon,  or  else,  on 
urgent  occasion,  upon  some  other  day,  in  the 
face  of  the  Church,  in  such  manner  and  form 
as  hereafter  lulloweth. 


THE  FORM  AND  MANNER  OF  ORDERING  PRIESTS. 


H  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  Morning  Prayer  is  ended,  there  shall  be 
a  Sermon,  or  Exhortation,  declaring  the  Duty  and  Office  of  such  as  come  to  be  admitted 
Priests ;  how  necessary  that  Order  is  in  the  Church  of  Christ,  and  also  how  the  people 
ought  to  esteem  them  in  their  office. 


'  A  Priest  shall  present  unto  the  Bishop,  sitting 
in  his  chair  near  to  the  holy  table,  all  those 
who  are  to  receive  the  order  of  Priesthood 
that  day,  each  of  them  being  decently  habited, 
and  shall  say  : 

REVEREND  father  in  God,  I  pre- 
sent unto  you  these  persons  present,  to 
be  admitted  to  the  order  of  Priesthood. 


u  The  Bishop. 

TAKE  heed  that  the  persons  whom 
ye  present  unto  us,  be  apt  and  meet  for 
their  learning  and  godly  conversation, 
to  exercise  their  ministry  duly  to  the 
honour  of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  the 
Church. 


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TT  The  Priest  shall  answer  : 
I  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them, 
and  also  examined  them,  and  think  them 
so  to  be. 

U  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People  : 

GOOD  people,  these  are  they  whom 
we  purpose,  God  willing,  to  receive  this 
day  unto  the  holy  office  of  Priesthood  : 
for  after  due  examination,  we  find  not 
to  the  contrary,  but  that  they  are  law- 
fully called  to  their  function  and  minis- 
try, and  that  they  are  persons  meet  for 
the  same.  But  yet  if  there  be  any  of 
you,  who  knoweth  any  impediment  or 
notable  crime  in  any  of  them,  for  the 
which  he  ought  not  to  be  received  into 
this  holy  ministry,  let  him  come  forth  in 
the  name  of  God,  and  show  what  the 
crime  or  impediment  is. 

T  And  if  any  great  crime  or  impediment  be 
objected,  the  Bishop  shall  cease  from  Ordering 
that  person,  until  such  time  as  the  party 
accused  shall  be  found  clear  of  that  crime. 

V  Then  the  Bishop  (commending  such  as  shall 
be  found  meet  to  be  Ordered,  to  the  prayers 
of  the  congregation)  shall,  with  the  clergy 
and  people  present,  say  the  Litany,  with  the 
prayers  as  is  before  appointed  in  the  Form 
of  Ordering  Deacons  ;  save  only,  that  in  the 
proper  suffrage  there  added,  the  word  Dea- 
cons shall  be  omitted,  and  the  word  Priests 
inserted  instead  of  it. 

1i  Then  shall  be  said  the  Service  for  the  Com- 
munion, with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel, 
as  followeth. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  giver  of  all  good 
things,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  hast 
appointed  divers  orders  of  ministers  in 
the  Church ;  mercifully  behold  these  thy 
servants,  now  called  to  the  office  of 
Priesthood ;  and  so  replenish  them  with 
the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  adorn  them 
with  innocency  of  life,  that  both  by 
word  and  good  example  they  may  faith- 
fully serve  thee  in  this  office,  to  the 
glory  of  thy  name,  and  the  edification  of 
thy  Church,  through  the  merits  of  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv;  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace 
according  to  the  measure  of  the  gift  of 
Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith,  When 
he  ascended  up  on  high,  he  led  captivity 
captive,  and  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now 
that  he  ascended,  what  is  it  but  that  he 
also  descended  first  into  the  lower  parts 
of  the  earth']  He  that  descended,  is  the 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 


same  also  that  ascended  up  far  above  all 
heavens,  that  he  might  fill  all  things.) 
And  he  gave  some  Apostles,  and  some 
Prophets,  and  some  Evangelists,  and 
some  Pastors  and  Teachers,  for  the 
perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of 
the  ministry,  for  the  edifying  of  the  body 
of  Christ  ;  till  we  all  come,  in  the  unity 
of  the  faith  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
Son  or  God,  unto  a  perfect  man,  unto 
the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fulness 
of  Christ. 

IT  After  this  shall  be  read  for  the  Gospel,  part 
of  the  ninth  chapter  of  Saint  Ma.iheto,  as 
followeth. 

St.  Matt.  ix.  36. 

WHEN  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes, 
he  was  moved  with  compassion  on  them, 
because  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered 
abroad  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd. 
Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples,  The 
harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  la- 
bourers are  few :  Pray  ye  therefore  the 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  will  send 
forth  labourers  into  his  harvest. 

U  Or  else  this  that  followeth,  out  of  the  tenth 
chapter  of  Saint  John. 

St.  John  x.  1. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He 
that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into  the 
sheep-fold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other 
way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber. 
But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door,  is 
the  shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To  him  the 
porter  openeth,  and  the  sheep  hear  his 
voice ;  and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by 
name,  and  leadeth  them  out.  And  when 
he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth 
before  them ,  and  the  sheep  follow  him ;  for 
they  know  his  voice.  And  a  stranger  will 
they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from  him ; 
for  they  know  not  the  voice  of  strangers. 
This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them, 
but  they  understood  not  what  things 
they  were  which  he  spake  unto  them. 
Then  said  Jesus  unto  them  again, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the 
door  of  the  sheep.  All  that  ever  came 
before  me  are  thieves  and  robbers ;  but 
the  sheep  did  not  hear  them.  I  am  the 
door;  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he 
shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out, 
and  find  pasture.  The  thief  cometh 
not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  to 
destroy  :  I  am  come  that  they  might 
have  life,  and  that  they  might  have  it 
more  abundantly :  I  am  the  good  shep- 
herd :  the  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life 
for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling, 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 


and  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  the 
sheep  are  not,  seeth  the  wolf  coming, 
and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  flceth ;  and 
the  wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth 
the  sheep.  The  liireling  flceth  because 
he  is  an  liireling,  and  caret  h  not  for  the 
sheep.  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and 
know  my  sheep,  and  am  known  of  mine. 
As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so 
know  I  the  Father :  and  I  lay  down  my 
life  for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep  I 
have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold  ;  them 
also  I  must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear 
my  voice :  and  there  shall  be  one  fold, 
and  one  shepherd. 

H  Then  the   Bishop  shall  say  unto  them  as 
lolloweth. 

YE  have  heard,  brethren,  as  well 
in  your  private  examination,  as  in  the 
exhortation  which  was  now  made  to 
you,  and  in  the  holy  lessons  taken  out 
of  the  gospel,  and  the  writings  of  the 
Apostles,  of  what  dignity,  and  of  how 
great  importance  this  office  is,  where- 
unto  ye  are  called.  And  now  again 
we  exhort  you  in  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  have  in  remem- 
brance, into  how  high  a  dignity,  and  to 
how  weighty  an  office  and  charge  ye 
are  called :  that  is  to  say,  to  be  messen- 

fers,  watchmen,  and  stewards  of  the 
jOrd  ;  to  teach,  and  to  premonish, 
to  feed  and  provide  for  the  Lord's 
family  ;  to  seek  for  Christ's  sheep  that 
are  dispersed  abroad,  and  for  his  children 
who  are  in  the  midst  of  this  naughty 
world,  that  they  may  be  saved  through 
Christ  for  ever. 

Have  always  therefore  printed  in 
Vmr  remembrance,  how  great  a  treasure 
is  *omniitted  to  your  charge.  For  they 
are  'he  sheep  of  Christ,  which  he 
bough,,  with  his  death,  and  for  whom 
he  shea  his  blood.  The  Church  and 
congregation  whom  you  must  serve,  is 
his  spouse,  and  his  "body.  And  if  it 
shall  happen  that  the  same  Church,  or 
any  men.ber  thereof  do  take  any  hurt  or 
hinderanct  by  reason  of  your  negligence, 
ye  know  thegreatness  of  the  fault,  and 
also  the  horrible  punishment  that  will 
ensue.  Wherefore  consider  with  your- 
selves the  end  of  the  ministry  towards 
the  children  of  God,  towards  the  spouse 
and  body  of  Christ  ;  and  see  that  ye 
never  cease  your  labour,  your  care  and 
diligence,  until  ye  have  done  all  that 
heth  in  you,  according  to  your  bounden 
duty,  to  bring  all  such  as  are  or  shall  be 
committed  to  your  charge,  unto  that 


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agreement  in  the  faith  and  knowledge 
of  God,  and  to  that  ripeness  and  per- 
fectness  of  age  in  Christ,  that  there  be' 
no  place  left  among  you,  either  for  error 
in  religion,  or  for  viciousness  in  life. 

Forasmuch  then  as  your  office  is  both 
of  so  great  excellency,  and  of  so  great 
difficulty,  ye  see  with  how  great  care 
and  study  ye  ought  to  apply  yourselves, 
as  well  to  show  yourselves  dutiful  and 
thankful  unto  that  Lord  who  hath 
placed  you  in  so  high  a  dignity ;  as  also 
to  beware  that  neither  you  yourselves 
offend,  nor  be  occasion  that  others  offend. 
Howbeit  ye  cannot  have  a  mind  and 
will  thereto  of  yourselves ;  for  that  will 
and  ability  is  given  of  God  alone :  there- 
fore ye  ought,  and  have  need  to  pray 
earnestly  for  his  holy  Spirit.  And  see- 
ing that  ye  cannot  by  any  other  means 
compass  the  doing  of  so  weighty  a  work, 
pertaining  to  the  salvation  of  man,  but 
with  doctrine  and  exhortation  taken  out 
of  the  holy  Scriptures,  and  with  a  life 
agreeable  to  the  same  ;  consider  how 
studious  ye  ought  to  be  in  reading  and 
learning  the  Scriptures,  and  in  framing 
the  manners  both  of  yourselves,  and  of 
them  that  specially  pertain  unto  you, 
according  to  the  rule  of  the  same  Scrip- 
tures ;  and  for  this  self-same  cause,  how 
ye  ought  to  forsake  and  set  aside,  as 
much  as  ye  may,  all  worldly  cares  and 
studies. 

We  have  good  hope  that  ye  have  well 
weighed  these  tilings  with  yourselves 
long  before  this  time ;  and  that  ye  have 
clearly  determined,  by  God's  grace,  to 
give  yourselves  wholly  to  this  office, 
whereunto  it  hath  pleased  God  to  call 
you :  so  that,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you, 
ye  will  apply  yourselves  wholly  to  this 
one  thing,  and  draw  all  your  cares  and 
studies  this  way :  and  that  ye  will  con- 
tinually pray  to  God  the  Fatiikr,  by 
the  mediation  of  our  only  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  for  the  heavenly  assistance  of 
the  Holy  Ghost  ;  that  by  daily  reading 
and  weighing  the  Scriptures,  ye  may 
wax  riper  and  stronger  in  your  ministry ; 
and  that  ye  may  so  endeavour  yourselves 
from  time  to  time  to  sanctify  the  lives 
of  you  and  yours,  and  to  fashion  them 
after  the  rule  and  doctrine  of  Christ, 
that  ye  may  be  wholesome  and  godly 
examples  and  patterns  for  the  people  to 
follow. 

And  now,  that  this  present  congrega- 
tion of  Christ  may  also  understand 
your  minds  and  wills  in  these  things, 
and  that  this  your  promise  may  the 


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more  move  you  to  do  your  duties ;  ye 
shall  answer  plainly  to  these  things, 
which  we,  in  the  name  of  God,  and  of 
his  Church,  shall  demand  of  you  touch- 
ing the  same. 

DO  you  think  in  your  heart,  that  you 
are  truly  called,  according  to  the  will  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  according 
to  the  Canons  of  this  Church,  to  the 
order  and  ministry  of  Priesthood  1 

Answer.  I  think  it. 

The  Bishop. 

ARE  you  persuaded  that  the  holy 
Scriptures  contain  all  doctrine  required 
as  necessary  for  eternal  salvation  through 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ  1  and  are  you 
determined,  out  of  the  said  Scriptures  to 
instruct  the  people  committed  to  your 
charge,  and  to  teach  nothing,  as  neces- 
sary to  eternal  salvation,  hut  that  which 
you  shall  be  persuaded  may  be  concluded 
and  proved  by  the  Scripture  1 

Answer.  I  am  so  persuaded,  and  have 
so  determined,  by  God's  grace. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  then  give  your  faithful 
diligence,  always  so  to  minister  the  doc- 
trine and  sacraments,  and  the  discipline 
of  Christ,  as  the  Lord  hath  command- 
ed, and  as  this  Church  hath  received  the 
same,  according  to  the  commandments 
of  God  ;  so  that  you  may  teach  the 
people  committed  to  your  cure  and 
charge,  with  all  diligence  to  keep  and 
observe  the  same  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
the  Lord. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  ready  with  all  faithful 
diligence  to  banish  and  drive  away  from 
the  Church  all  erroneous  and  strange 
doctrines  contrary  to  God's  word  ;  and 
to  use  both  public  and  private  monitions 
and  exhortations,  as  well  to  the  sick  as 
the  whole  within  your  cures,  as  need 
shall  require,  and  occasion  shall  be 
given  1 

Ansiccr.  I  will,  the  Lord  being  my 
helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  in  prayers, 
and  in  reading  the  holy  Scriptures,  and 
in  such  studies  as  help  to  the  knowledge 
of  the  same,  laying  aside  the  study  of  the 
world  and  the  flesh  '? 

Answer.  I  will  endeavour  so  to  do, 
the  Lord  being  my  helper. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 


The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  diligent  to  frame  and 
fashion  your  own  selves,  and  your  fami- 
lies, according  to  the  doctrine  of  Christ  ; 
and  to  make  both  yourselves  and  them, 
as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  wholesome 
examples  and  patterns  to  the  flock  of 
Christ  1 

Answer.  I  will  apply  myself  thereto, 
the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  for- 
wards, as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  quietness, 
peace,  and  love  among  all  Christian 
people,  and  especially  among  them  that 
are  or  shall  be  committed  to  your  charge? 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

WILL  you  reverently  obey  your 
Bishop,  and  other  chief  ministers,  who, 
according  to  the  Canons  of  the  Church, 
may  have  the  charge  and  government 
over  you ;  following  with  a  glad  mind 
and  will  their  godly  admonitions,  and 
submitting  yourselves  to  their  godly 
judgments  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

U  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  standing  up,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hath  given 
you  this  will  to  do  all  these  things,  grant 
also  unto  you  strength  and  power  to 
perform  the  same ;  that  he  may  accom- 
plish his  work  which  he  hath  begun  in 
you,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

U  After  this,  the  congregation  shall  be  desired, 
secretly  in  their  prayers,  to  make  their  h'm-_ 
ble  supplications  to  God  for  all  these  tyn=s  : 
for  the  which  prayers  there  shall  be  silence 
kept  for  a  space. 

II  After  which,  shall  be  sung  or  said  by  the 
Bishop,  the  persons  to  be  ordained  Priests 
all  kneeling,  Fent,  Creator  Spiritw :  ,lle 
Bishop  beginning,  and  the  Priests  an<  others 
that  are  present  answering  by  ^erscs,  as 
followeth. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  snils  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial Jire: 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart: 
Thy  blessed  unction  flom  above, 
U  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love: 
Unable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dulneas  of  our  blinded  sight: 
Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace: 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home, 
Where  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come 
Teach  us  to  know  tho  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both  to  be  but  one : 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 


That  through  the  ages  all  along 
This  may  be  our  endless  song ; 
Praise  to  tliy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

IT  Or  this: 
COME,  Holt  Ghost,  eternal  God, 

Proceeding  from  above, 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

The  God  of  peace  and  love; 
^  isit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 

Thy  heavenly  grace  inspire; 
That  truth  and  godliness  we  may 

Pursue  with  full  desire. 
Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 

la  grief  and  all  distress ; 
The  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  nigh ; 

JVo  tongue  cir, i  it  express ; 
The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 

Of  joy  celestial  ; 
Tlie  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweet, 

The  u  n  etion  spirit  u  a  I. 
Thou  in  thy  gilts  an  manifold, 

By  them  Christ's  Church  doth  stand: 
In  faithful  hearts  thou  writ'st  thy  late, 

Tlie  finger  of  God's  hand. 
According  to  thy  promise.  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  with  grace  ; 
That,  through  thy  help,  God's  praises  may 

Resound  in  every  place. 
O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 

Send  down  thy  heavenly  light ; 
Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal, 

To  serve  God  day  and  night  : 
Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

For,  Lord,  thou  know'st  us  frail ; 
That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  flesh 

Against  us  may  prevail. 
Put  back  our  enemies  far  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and  man, 

Tlie  best,  the  truest  gain ; 
And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guuie, 
We  may  escape  the  snares  of  sin, 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 
Such  measures  of  thy  powerful  grace 

Grant,  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray; 
Tliat  thou  may'st  be  our  Comforter 

At  the  last  dreadful  day. 
Of  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bands, 
And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love 

Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 
Clint  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

T*e  Father  of  all  might, 
That  we  of  his  beloved  Sox, 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight; 
And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledge  thee, 
^•Spirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

Oiw,  God  in  Persons  three. 
To  Goo  the  Father  laud  and  praise. 

And  to  his  blessed  Sox, 
And  to  tht  Holy  Spirit  of  grace, 

Co-equal  Three  in  One. 
And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 

Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  name, 

From  hence  to  the'world's  end.    Amen. 

'  That  done,  the  Bishop  shall  pray  in  this  wise, 
and  say, 

Let  us  pray. 
ALMIGHTY  God  and   heavenly 
Father,  who,  of  thine  infinite  love  and 


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goodness  towards  us,  hast  given  to  us 
thy  only  and  most  dearly  beloved  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  redeemer,  and 
the  author  of  everlasting  life ;  who  after 
he  had  made  perfect  our  redemption  by 
bis  death,  and  was  ascended  into  heaven, 
sent  abroad  into  the  world  his  Apostles, 
Prophets,  Evangelists,  Doctors,  and 
Pastors  ;  by  whose  labour  and  ministry 
he  gathered  together  a  great  Hock  in  all 
the  parts  of  the  world,  to  set  forth  the 
eternal  praise  of  thy  holy  name  :  for 
these  so  great  benefits  of  thy  eternal 
goodness,  and  for  that  thou  hast  vouch- 
safed to  call  these  thy  servants  here 
present  to  the  same  office  and  ministry 
appointed  for  the  salvation  of  mankind, 
we  render  unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks, 
we  praise  and  worship  thee ;  and  we 
humbly  beseech  thee  by  the  same  thy 
blessed  Son,  to  grant  unto  all,  which 
either  here  or  elsewhere  call  upon  thy 
holy  name,  that  we  may  continue  to 
show  ourselves  thankful  unto  thee  for 
these  and  all  thy  other  benefits ;  and 
that  we  may  daily  increase  and  go  for- 
wards in  the  knowledge  and  faith  of 
thee  and  thy  Son,  by  the  Holy  Spirit  : 
so  that  as  well  by  these  thy  ministers,  as 
by  them  over  whom  they  shall  be  ap- 
pointed thy  ministers,  thy  holy  name 
ma}r  be  for  ever  glorified,  and  thy  blessed 
kingdom  enlarged,  through  the  same 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  who 
liveth  and  rcigneth  with  thee  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  When  this  prayer  is  done,  the  Bishop  with 
the  Priests  present,  shall  lay  their  hands 
severally  upon  the  head  of  every  one  that 
receiveth  the  order  of  Priesthood;  the  re- 
ceivers humbly  kneeling,  and  the  Bishop 
saying, 

RECEIVE  the  Holy  Ghost  for  the 
office  and  work  of  a  Priest  in  the  Church 
of  God,  now  committed  unto  thee  by 
the  imposition  of  our  hands :  whose  sins 
thou  dost  forgive,  they  are  forgiven :  and 
whose  sins  thou  dost  retain,  they  are 
retained :  And  be  thou  a  faithful  dis- 
penser of  the  word  of  God,  and  of  his 
holy  sacraments :  In  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Sox,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


TAKE  thou  authority  to  execute  the 
office  of  a  Priest  in  the  Church  of  God 
now  committed  to  thee  by  the  imposition 
of  our  hands;  and  be  thou  a  faithful 
dispenser  of  the  word  of  God,  and  of  his 


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holy  sacraments :  In  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 

1  Then  the  Bishop  shall  deliver  unto  every  one 
of  them  kneeling,  the  Bible  into  his  hand, 
Baying, 

TAKE  thou  authority  to  preach  the 
word  of  God,  and  to  minister  the  holy 
sacraments  in  the  congregation  where 
thou  shalt  be  lawfully  appointed  there- 
unto. 

U  When  this  is  done,  the  Bishop  shall  go  on  in 

the  .Service  of  the  Communion,  which  all 

they  who  receive  Orders  shall  take  together. 

and  remain  in  the  same  place  where  hands 

were  laid  upon  them,  until  such  time  as  they 

have  received  the  Communion. 
H  The  Communion  being  done,  after  the  last 

collect,  and  immediately  belbre  the  Benedic- 
tion, shall  be  said  this  Collect. 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech 
thee  to  send  upon  these  thy  servants  thy 

li  And  if,  on  the  same  day,  the  Order  of  Deacons  be  given  to  some,  and  the  Order  of  Priesthood 
to  others ;  the  Deacons  shall  be  first  presented,  and  then  the  Priests ;  and  it  shall  suffice  that 
the  Litany  be  once  said  for  both.  The  Collects  shall  both  be  used;  first,  that  for  Deacons,  then 
that  for  Priests.  The  Epistle  shall  be  Epkeaians  iv.  7  to  13,  as  before  in  this  office.  Imme- 
diately after  which,  they  that  are  to  be  made  Deacons,  shall  be  examined,  and  ordained,  as  is 
above  prescribed.  Then  one  of  them  having  read  the  Gospel,  which  shall  be  either  out  of 
Saint  Matthew  ix.  36,  as  before  in  this  office ;  or  else  Saint  Luke  xii.  35  to  38,  as  before  in 
the  form  for  the  Ordering  of  Deacons,  they  that  are  to  be  made  Priests,  shall  likewise  be 
examined,  and  ordained,  as  in  this  office  before  appointed. 


heavenly  blessing ;  that  they  may  be 
clothed  with  righteousness,  and  that  thy 
word  spoken  by  their  mouths  may  have 
such  success,  that  it  may  never  be  spoken 
in  vain.  Grant  also,  that  we  may  have 
grace  to  hear  and  receive  what  they 
shall  deliver  out  of  thy  most  holy  word, 
or  agreeably  to  the  same,  as  the  means 
of  our  salvation  ;  that  in  all  our  words 
and  deeds  we  may  seek  thy  glory,  and 
the  increase  of  thy  kingdom,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord :  And  the  blessing  of  God 
Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and 
remain  with  you  always.    Amen. 


THE  FORM  OF 


ORDAINING    OR    CONSECRATING   A   BISHOP. 


It  When  all  things  are  duly  prepared  in  the  church,  and  set  in  order,  after  Morning  Prayer  is 
ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop,  or  some  other  Bishop  appointed  by  the  Bishops  present,  shall 
begin  the  Communion  Service,  in  which  this  shall  be 


The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  didst  give  to  thy  holy 
Apostles  many  excellent  gifts,  and  didst 
charge  them  to  feed  thy  flocks;  give 
grace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  all  Bishops, 
the  pastors  of  thy  Chureh,  that,  they 
may  diligently  preach  thy  won!,  and 
duly  administer  the  godly  discipline 
thereof;  and  grant  to  the  people,  that 
they  may  obediently  follow  the  same ; 
that  all  may  receive  the  crown  of  ever- 
lasting glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

if  And  another  Bishop  shall  read 

The  Epistle.     1  Tim.  iii.  1. 

THIS  is  a  true  saying,  If  a  man 
cK  sire  the  office  of  a  Bishop,  he  desire! 'i 
a  good  work.    A  Bishop  then  must  be 


blameless,  the  husband  of  one  wife, 
vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behaviour,  giv<n 
to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach,  not  givei  to 
wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  illthy 
lucrf,  but  patient,  not  a  brawler,  not 
covetous ;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own 
house,  having  his  children  in  subjection 
with  all  gravity ;  for  if  a  man  know  not 
how  to  rule  his  own  house,  how  stall  he 
take  care  of  the  Church  of  Gop?  not  a 
novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  witn  pride  he 
fall  into  the  condemnation  of  the  devil. 
Moreover  he  must  have  a.  good  report 
of  them  which  are  without;  lest  he 
fall  into  reproach,  and  the  snare  of  the 
devil. 

"n  Or  this : 
For  the  Epistle.     Acts  xx.  17. 
FROM  Miletus,  Paul  sent  to  Ephe- 
sus,  and  called  the  Elders  of  the  Church. 


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Ami  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he 
said  unto  them,  Ye  know  from  the  first 
day  that  I  came  into  Asia,  after  what 
manner  I  have  been  with  you  at  all 
seasons,  serving  the  Lord  with  all 
humility  of  mind,  and  with  many  tears 
and  temptations,  which  befel  me  by  the 
lying  in  wait  of  the  Jews :  and  how  1 
kept  back  nothing  that  was  profitable 
unto  you,  but  have  showed  you,  and 
have  taught  you  publicly,  and  from 
house  to  house,  testifying  both  to  the 
Jews,  and  also  to  the  Greeks,  repentance 
toward  God,  and  faith  toward  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.  And  now,  behold,  I  go 
bound  in  the  Spirit  unto  Jerusalem,  not 
knowing  the  tilings  that  shall  befal  me 
there ;  save  that  the  Holy  Ghost  wit- 
nesscth  in  every  city,  saying,  that  bonds 
and  afflictions  abide  me.  But  none  of 
these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I 
my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so  that  I  might 
finish  my  course  with  joy,  and  the 
ministry  which  I  have  received  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  ;  to  testify  the  Gospel  of  the 
grace  of  God.  And  now,  behold,  I 
know  that  ye  all,  among  whom  1  have 
gone  preaching  the  kingdom  of  God, 
shall  see  my  face  no  more.  Wherefore 
I  take  you  to  record  this  day,  that  I  am 
pure  from  the  blood  of  all  men :  for  I 
have  hot  shunned  to  declare  unto  you 
all  the  counsel  of  God.  Take  heed, 
therefore,  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the 
flock,  over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost 
hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the 
Church  of  God,  which  he  hath  pur- 
chased with  his  own  blood.  For  I 
know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall 
grievous  wolves  enter  in  among  you,  not 
sparing  the  flock.  Also  of  your  own 
&4ves  shall  men  arise  speaking  perverse 
tinners,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them. 
Therefore  watch,  and  remember,  that 
by  the  space  of  three  years,  1  ceased  not 
to  warn  every  one,  night  and  day,  with 
tears.  And  now,  brethren,  I  commend 
you  to  God,  and  to  the  word  of  his 
grace,  which  is  able  to  build  you  up,  and 
to  give  you  an  inheritance  among  all 
them  which  are  sanctified.  I  have 
coveted  no  man's  silver,  or  gold,  or 
apparel :  yea,  ye  yourselves  know,  that 
these  hands  have  ministered  unto  my 
necessities,  and  to  them  that  were  with 
me.  I  have  showed  you  all  things, 
how  that  so  labouring  ye  ought  to 
support  the  weak  ;  and  to  remember 
the  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he 
said,  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to 
receive. 


It  Then  another  Bishop  shall  read 

The  Gospel.   St.  John  xxi.  15. 

JESUS  saith  to  Simon  Peter,  Simon 
son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  more  than 
these  1  He  saith  unto  him,  Yea,  Lord ; 
thou  knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  saith 
unto  him,  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to 
him  again  the  second  time,  Simon  son 
of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  1  He  saith  unto 
him,  Yea,  Lord ;  thou  knowest  that  I 
love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my 
sheep.  He  saith  unto  him  the  third 
time,  Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou 
me  1  Peter  was  grieved  because  he  said 
unto  him  the  third  time,  Lovest  thou 
me  1  And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord,  thou 
knowest  all  things :  thou  knowest  that 
I  love  thee.  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Feed 
my  sheep. 

It  Or  this :  St.  John  xx.  la 
THE  same  day  at  evening,  being  the 
first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors 
were  shut  where  the  disciples  were 
assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came 
Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  And 
when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto 
them  his  hands  and  his  side.  Then 
were  the  disciples  glad,  when  they  saw 
the  Lord.  Then  saith  Jesus  to  them 
again,  Peace  be  unto  you:  as  my  Father 
hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And 
when  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on 
them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Receive  ye 
the  Holy  Ghost  ;  whose  soever  sins  ye 
remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them ;  and 
whose  soever  sins  ye  retain,  they  are 
retained. 

it  Or  this:  St.  Matt,  xxviii.  1& 

JESUS  came  and  spake  unto  them, 
saying,  All  power  is  given  unto  me  in 
heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye  therefore 
and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son", 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  teaching  them 
to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  1  have 
commanded  you  :  and  lo,  I  am  with  you 
alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

IF  After  the  Gospel  and  the  Sermon  are  ended, 
the  elected  Bishop,  vested  with  his  rochet, 
shall  be  presented  by  two  Bishops  of  this 
Church  unto  the  Presiding  Bishop,  or  to  the 
Bishop  appointed,  sitting  in  his  chair  near 
the  holy  table;  the  Bishops  who  present  him 
saying, 

REVEREND  father  in  God,  we 
present  unto  you  this  godly  and  well- 
learned  man  to  be  ordained  and  conse- 
crated Bjshop. 


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THE  CONSECRATION  OF  BISHOPS. 


T"  Then  shall  the  Presiding  Bishop  demand 
testimonials  of  the  person  presented  for  Con- 
set  ration,  and  *liall  cause  them  to  be  read. 

fl  He  shall  then  require  of  him  the  following 
Promise  of  conformity  to  the  doctrine,  disci- 
pline, and  worship  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church. 

IN  the  name  of  God,  Amen.  I  N. 
chosen  Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episco- 
pal Church  in  N.  do  promise  conformity 
and  obedience  to  the  doctrine,  discipline, 
and  worship  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  the  United  States  of  America : 
So  help  me  God,  through  Jesus  Christ. 

it  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  move  the 
congregation  present  to  pray,  saying  thus  to 
them : 

BRETHREN,  it  is  written  in  the 
Gospel  of  St.  Luke,  That  our  Saviour 
Christ  continued  the  whole  night  in 
prayer,  before  he  chose  and  sent  forth 
his  twelve  Apostles.  It  is  written  also, 
That  the  holy  Apostles  prayed,  before 
they  ordained  Matthias  to  be  of  the 
number  of  the  twelve.  Let  us,  therefore, 
following  the  example  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  and  his  Apostles,  offer  up  our 
prayers  to  Almighty  God,  before  we 
admit  and  send  forth  this  person  pre- 
sented unto  us,  to  the  work  whereunto 
we  trust  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  called 
him. 

1  And  then  shall  be  said  the  Litany;  save  only, 
that  alter  this  place,  'Dial  it  may  please  t/iee 
to  illuminate  all  Bishops,  &c.  the  proper 
Suffrage  shall  be, 

THAT  it  may  please  thee  to  bless 
this  our  brother  elected,  and  to  send  thy 
grace  upon  him,  that  he  may  duly  exe- 
cute the  office  whereunto  he  is  called,  to 
the  edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  to  the 
honour,  praise,  and  glory  of  thy  name ; 

Answer.  We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

n  Then  shall  be  said  this  Prayer  following. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  giver  of  all  good 
things,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  hast 
appointed  divers  orders  of  ministers  in 
thy  Church ;  mercifully  behold  this  thy 
servant  now  called  to  the  work  and 
ministry  of  a  Bishop ;  and  so  replenish 
him  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and 
adorn  him  with  innocency  of  life,  that 
both  by  word  and  deed  he  may  faithfully 
servo  thee  in  this  office,  to  the  glory  of 
thy  name,  and  the  edifying  and  well- 
governing  of  thy  Church,  through  the 
merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


fi  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop,  sitting  in  hin 
Chair,  shall  say  to  him  that  is  to  be  conse- 
crated, 

BROTHER,  forasmuch  as  the  holy 
Scripture  and  the  ancient  canons  com- 
mand that  we  should  not  be  hasty  in 
laying  on  hands,  and  admitting  any 
person  to  government  in  the  Church  of 
Christ,  which  he  hath  purchased  with 
no  less  price  than  the  effusion  of  his  own 
blood ;  before  we  admit  you  to  this  ad- 
ministration, we  will  examine  you  in 
certain  articles,  to  the  end  that  the  con- 
gregation present  may  have  a  trial,  and 
bear  witness,  how  you  are  minded  to 
behave  yourself  in  the  Church  of  God. 

ARE  you  persuaded,  that  you  are 
truly  called  to  this  ministration,  according 
to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  the  order  of  this  Church  1 

Answer.  I  am  so  persuaded. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

ARE  you  persuaded,  that  the  holy 
Scriptures  contain  all  doctrine  required 
as  necessary  for  eternal  salvation  through 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ  1  And  are  you 
determined,  out  of  the  same  holy  Scrip- 
tures, to  instruct  the  people  committed 
to  your  charge,  and  to  teach  or  maintain 
nothing,  as  necessary  to  eternal  salvation, 
but  that  which  you  shall  be  persuaded, 
may  be  concluded  and  proved  by  the 
same  1 

Answer.  I  am  so  persuaded,  and 
determined  by  God's  grace. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  then  faithfully  exercise 
yourself  in  the  holy  Scriptures,  and  call 
upon  God  by  prayer  for  the  true  under- 
standing of  the  same ;  so  that  you  m?/ 
be  able  by  them  to  teach  and  exhort  with 
wholesome  doctrine,  and  to  withstand 
and  convince  the  gainsayers  ! 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

ARE  you  ready,  with  all  faithful 
diligence,  to  banish  and  drive  away  from 
the  Church  all  erroneous  ant?  strange 
doctrine  contrary  to  God's  word  ;  and 
both  privately  and  openly  to  call  upon 
and  encourage  others  to  the  same  1 

Answer,  f  am  ready,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  deny  all  ungodliness  and 
worldly  lusts,  and  live  soberly,  right- 
eously, and  godly  in  this  present  world ; 


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that  you  may  show  yourself  in  all  things 
an  example  of  good  works  unto  others, 
that  the  adversary  may  he  ashamed, 
having  nothing  to  say  against  you  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being 
my  helper. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  maintain  and  set  for- 
ward, as  much  as  shall  lie  in  you,  quiet- 
ness, love,  and  peace  among  all  men ; 
and  diligently  exercise  such  discipline, 
as  by  the  authority  of  God's  word,  and 
by  the  order  of  this  Church,  is  committed 
to  you  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  be  faithful  in  ordaining, 
sending,  or  laying  hands  upon  others  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  be,  by  the  help  of 
God. 

The  Presiding  Bishop. 

WILL  you  show  yourself  gentle,  and 
be  merciful  for  Christ's  sake  to  poor 
and  needy  people,  and  to  all  strangers 
destitute  of  help  1 

Answer.  I  will  so  show  myself,  by 
God's  help. 

1  Then  the   Presiding   Bishop,   standing  up, 
shall  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  who  hath  given  you  a  good  will 
to  do  all  these  things,  grant  also  unto 
you  strength  and  power  to  perform  the 
same  ;  that  he  accomplishing  in  you 
the  good  work  which  he  hath  begun, 
you  may  be  found  perfect  and  irrepre- 
hensible  at  the  latter  day,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

'Then  shall  (he  Bishop  elect  put  on  the  rest  of 
the  Episcopal  habit;  and,  kneeling  down, 
Vtni,  Creator  Spirit  us,  shall  be  sung  or  said 
over  him,  the  Presiding  Bishop  beginning, 
and  the  Bishops,  with  others  that  are  present, 
answering  by  verses  as  followeth : 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire: 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
Wiw  dost  thy  sex  enfold  gifts  impart: 
Thy  blessed  unction  from  above, 
7s  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love: 
Enable  with  perpetual  light 
Tlie  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight: 
Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  thy  grace: 
Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home ; 
Wliere  thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  thee,  of  both  to  be  but  one : 
That  through  the  ages  all  along 
This  may  be  our  endless  song ; 
Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 


H  Or  this: 
COME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God, 

Proceedimr  from  above, 
Both  from  tin-.  Father  and  the  Son, 

The  God  of  peace  and  Ion  ,• 
Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 

Thy  heavenly  grace  inspire ; 
That' truth  and  godliness  we  may 

Pursue  with  full  desire. 
Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 

In  grief  and  all  distress; 
The  heavenly  gift  of  God  most  High; 

No  tongue  can  it  express  ; 
The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 

Of  joy  celestial ; 
The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweet, 

'The  unction  spiritual. 
Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold. 

By  them  Christ's  Church  doth  stand: 
I      In  faithful  hearts  thou  writ'st  thy  law, 

The  finger  of  God's  hand. 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 

Thou  givest  speech  with  grace  ; 
That,  through  thy  help,  God' s  praises  may 

Resound  in  every  place. 
O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds 

Send  down  thy  heavenly  light ; 
Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal, 

To  serve  God  day  and  night : 
Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm, 

For,  Lord,  thou  know'st  us  frail ; 
Tliat  neither  devil,  world,  nor  flesh 

Against  us  may  prevail. 
Put  back  our  enemies  far  from  us, 

And  help  us  to  obtain 
Peace  in  our  hearts  tcith  God  and  man, 

Tlie  best,  the  truest  gain  ; 
And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 

Our  leader  and  our  guide, 
We  may  escape  tlie  snares  of  sin, 

And  never  from  thee  slide. 
Such  measures  of  thy  powerful  grace 

Grant,  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray ; 
That  thou  may's!  be  our  Comforter 

At  the  last  dreadful  day. 
Of  strife  and  of  dissension 

Dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bands, 
And  knit  Vie  knots  of  peace  and  love 

Throughout  all  Christian  lands. 
Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 

The  Father  of  all  might, 
That  we  of  his  beloved  Son, 

May  gain  the  blissful  sight; 
And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 

Ever  acknowledse  thee, 
Tlie  Spirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

One  God  in  Persons  three. 
To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 

And  to  his  blessed  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  grace, 

Co-equal  Three  in  One. 
And  pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 

Would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 
On  all  that  shall  profess  his  name, 

From  hence  to  the  world's  end.    Amen. 

U  That  ended,  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  say, 
Lord,  hear  our  prayer ; 
Ans.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Presiding  Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  Gon  and  most  mer- 
ciful Father,  who  of  thine  infinite 
goodness  hast  given  thine  only  and 
dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be 


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our  Redeemer,  and  the  author  of  ever- 
lasting life ;  who,  after  that  he  had  made 
perfect  our  redemption  by  his  death, 
and  was  ascended  into  heaven,  poured 
down  his  gifts  abundantly  upon  men, 
making  some  Apostles,  some  Prophets, 
some  Evangelists,  some  Pastors  and 
Doctors,  to  the  edifying  and  making 
perfect  his  Church  ;  grant,  we  beseech 
thee,  to  this  thy  servant  such  grace,  that 
he  may  evermore  be  ready  to  spread 
abroad  thy  Gospel,  the  glad  tidings  of 
reconciliation  with  thee ;  and  use  the 
authority  given  him,  not  to  destruction, 
but  to  salvation ;  not  to  hurt,  but  to  help : 
so  that  as  a  wise  and  faithful  servant, 
giving  to  thy  family  their  portion  in  due 
season,  he  may  at  last  be  received  into 
everlasting  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

*  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop,  and  Bishops 
present,  shall  lay  their  hands  upon  the  head 
of  the  elected  Bishop  kneeling  before  them, 
the  Presiding  Bishop  saying, 

RECEIVE  the  Holy  Ghost  for  the 
ofhee  and  work  of  a  Bishop  in  the 
Church  of  God,  now  committed  unto 
thee  by  the  imposition  of  our  hands :  In 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 
And  remember  that  thou  stir  up  the 
grace  of  God,  which  is  given  thee  by 
this  imposition  of  our  hands  :  for  God 
hath  not  given  us  the  spirit  of  fear ;  but 
of  power,  and  love,  and  soberness. 

*  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  deliver  him 

the  Bible,  saying, 

GIVE  heed  unto  reading,  exhorta- 
tion, and  doctrine ;  think  upon  the  thino-s 
contained  in  this  book ;  be  diligent  in 
them,  that  the  increase  coming  thereby 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 


may  be  manifest  unto  all  men ;  for  by  so 
doing  thou  shalt  both  save  thyself  and 
them  that  hear  thee.  Be  to  the  flock  of 
Christ  a  shepherd,  not  a  wolf;  feed 
them,  devour  them  not :  hold  up  the 
weak,  heal  the  sick,  bind  up  the  broken, 
bring  again  the  outcasts,  seek  the  lost. 
Be  so  merciful,  that  you  be  not  too 
remiss  ;  so  minister  discipline,  that  you 
forget  not  mercy ;  that  when  the  Chief 
Shepherd  shall  appear,  you  may  receive 
the  never-fading  crown  of  glory,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

It  Then  the  Presiding  Bishop  shall  proceed  in 
the  Communion  service ;  with  whom  the 
new  consecrated  Bishop,  with  others,  shall 
also  communicate. 

If  And  for  the  last  collect,  immediately  before 
the  Benediction,  shall  be  said  this  Prayer : 

MOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseech 
thee  to  send  down  upon  this  thy  servant 
thy  heavenly  blessing ;  and  so  endue 
him  with  thy  holy  Spirit,  that  he 
preaching  thy  word,  may  not  only  be 
earnest  to  reprove,  beseech,  and  rebuke 
with  all  patience  and  doctrine ;  but  also 
may  be  to  such  as  believe,  a  wholesome 
example  in  word,  in  conversation,  in 
love,  in  faith,  in  chastity,  and  in  purity; 
that  faithfully  fulfilling  his  course,  at  the 
latter  day  he  may  receive  the  crown  of 
righteousness  laid  up  by  the  Lord,  the 
righteous  Judge,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
one  God  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord :  And  the  blessing  of  Gor 
Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  ard 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  ?.nd 
remain  with  you  always.     Amen. 


THE    LITANY  AND   SUFFRAGES. 


O  GOD,  the  Father  of  heaven;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  heaven;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the 
world  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the 


world  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding 
from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 


THE    LITANY     AND    SUFFRAGES. 


O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity, 
three  persons  and  one  God  ;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Tri- 
N'Ity,  three  -persons  and  one  God  ;  have 
mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences, 
nor  the  offences  of  our  forefathers; 
neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins : 
spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people, 
whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most 
precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us 
for  ever  : 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin ; 
from  the  crafts  and  assaults  of  the  devil  ; 
from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting 
damnation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from 
pride,  vain-glory,  and  hypocrisy;  from 
envy,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  un- 
charitableness ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affec- 
tions; and  from  all  the  deceits  of  the 
world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from 
plague,  pestilence,  and  famine ;  from 
battle  and  murder,  and  from  sudden 
death ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy, 
and  rebellion ;  from  all  false  doctrine, 
heresy,  and  schism  ;  from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  word  and 
commandment; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  Incarna- 
tion ;  by  thy  holy  Nativity  and  Circum- 
cision ;  by  thy  Baptism,  Fasting,  and 
Temptation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  vs. 

By  thine  Agony  and  bloody  Sweat ; 
by  thy  Cross  and  Passion;  by  thy 
precious  Death  and  Burial;  by  thy 
glorious  Resurrection  and  Ascension; 
and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation;  in  all  time 
of  our  prosperity  ;  in  the  hour  of  death, 
and  in  the  day  of  judgment; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear 
us,  O  Lord  God  ;  and  that  it  may 
please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy  holy 
Church  universal  in  the  right  way ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 


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preserve  all  Christian  rulers  and  magis- 
trates ;  giving  them  grace  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate 
all  Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  with 
true  knowledge  and  understanding  of 
thy  word ;  and  that  both  by  their 
preaching  and  living  they  may  set  it 
forth,  and  show  it  accordingly ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these 
thy  servants,  now  to  be  admitted  to  the 
order  of  Deacons  [or  Priests],  and  to 
pour  thy  grace  upon  them ;  that  they 
may  duly  execute  their  office,  to  the 
edifying  of  thy  Church,  and  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  name  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and 
keep  all  thy  people ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all 
nations  unity,  peace,  and  concord ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an 
heart  to  love  and  fear  thee,  and  diligently 
to  live  after  thy  commandments ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy 
people  increase  of  grace,  to  hear  meekly 
thy  word,  and  to  receive  it  with  pure 
affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of 
the  Spirit ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into 
the  way  of  truth,  all  such  as  have  erred, 
and  are  deceived ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen 
such  as  do  stand,  and  to  comfort  and 
help  the  weak-hearted,  and  to  raise  up 
those  who  fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down 
Satan  under  our  feet ; 

We  beseech  thee  to.  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour, 
help,  and  comfort  all  who  are  in  danger, 
necessity,  and  tribulation  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve 
all  who  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all 
women  in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all 
sick  persons,  and  young  children,  and 
to  show  thy  pity  upon  all  prisoners  and 
captives; 

We  beseech  thee  tohcar  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend, 
and  provide  for,  the  fatherless  children, 
and  widows,  and  all  who  arc  desolate  and 
oppressed ; 

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We  beseech  theeto  hear  us, good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  all  men ; 

We  beseech  thee  tohear  us,goodL,ORD. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our 
enemies,  persecutors,  and  slanderers, 
and  to  turn  their  hearts ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and 
preserve  to  our  use  the  kindly  fruits  of 
the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may 
enjoy  them  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us 
true  repentance,  to  forgive  us  all  our 
sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances,  and 
to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  holy 
Spirit,  to  amend  our  lives  according  to 
thy  holy  word ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good 
Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to 
hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to 
hear  us. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world ; 

Have  mercy  upon  us. 

"  The  Bishop  may,  at  his  discretion,  omit  all 
that  follows,  to  the  Prayer,  We  humbly 
beseech  thee,  O  Father,  &c4 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

'  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  and  the  People  with 
him,  say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  name ;  Thy  kingdom 
come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as 
it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us;  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
Amen. 

Bishop.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us 
according  to  our  sins. 

Answer.  Neither  reward  us  according 
lo  our  iniquities. 

Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

Here  endeth 


THE    LITANY    AND    SUFFRAGES. 


O  GOD,  merciful  Father,  who  de- 
spisest  not  the  sighing  of  a  contrite  heart, 
nor  the  desire  of  6uch  as  are  sorrowful ; 
mercifully  assist  our  prayers  which  we 
make  before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and 
adversities,  whensoever  they  oppress  us ; 
and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils 
which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil 
or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by 
thy  good  providence,  be  brought  to 
naught;  that  we,  thy  servants,  being 
hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore 
give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver 
us,  for  thy  name's  sake. 

O  GOD,  we  have  heard  with  our 
ears,  and  our  fathers  have  declared  unto 
us,  the  noble  works  that  thou  didst  in 
their  days,  and  in  the  old  time  before 
them. 

O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver 
us,  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O 
Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our 
hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy 
people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  our 
prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear 
us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O  Christ  ;  gra- 
ciously hear  us,  O  Lord  Christ. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed 
upon  us ; 

As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Bishop.  Let  us  pray. 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father, 
mercifully  to  look  upon  our  infirmities ; 
and  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  turn  from 
us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly 
have  deserved;  and  grant  that,  in  all 
our  troubles,  we  may  put  our  whole 
trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy,  and 
evermore  serve  thee  in  holiness  and 
pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory,  through  our  only  Mediator  and 
Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

the  Litany. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE  ADMINISTRATION 

or    THE 

LORD'S  SUPPER,  OR,    HOLY   COMMUNION. 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  kingdom 
come  ;  Thy  will  he  done  on  earth,  as  it 
is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is 
the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  Goo,  unto  whom  all 
hearts  are  open,  all  desires  known,  and 
from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid ;  cleanse 
the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the 
inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  ;  that 
we  may  perfectly  love  thee,  and  worthily 
magnify  thy  holy  name,  through  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  turning  to  the  People, 
rehearse  distinctly  the  Ten  Commandments ; 
and  the  People  sti  11  kneeling,  shall,  after  every 
commandment,  ask  God  mercy  for  their  trans- 
gressions for  the  time  past,  and  grace  to  keep 
the  law  for  the  time  to  come,  as  followeth. 

Bishop. 

GOD  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I 
am  the  Lord  thy  God  :  thou  shalt  have 
none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to 
thyself  any  graven  image,  nor  the  like- 
ness of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in  the 
water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not 
bow  down  to  them  nor  worship  them  : 
For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous 
God  ;  and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me ; 
and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  in  them 
that  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the 
name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain : 
For  the  Lord  will  not  hold  Mm  guiltless, 
that  takcth  Ms  name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 

and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.    Remember  that  thou  keep 


holy  the  Sabbath-day.  Six  days  shalt 
thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to 
do  ;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath 
of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt 
do  no  manner  of  work  ;  thou,  and  thy 
son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant, 
and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the 
stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For 
in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day :  wherefore 
the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and 
hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  tMs  law. 

Bishop.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy 
mother ;  that  thy  days  may  be  long  in 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Bishop.   Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  tMs  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  tMs  law. 

Bishop.   Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  tMs  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false 
witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  tMs  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet 
thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  Ms  servant, 
nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor  Ms  ass, 
nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
and  write  all  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts, 
we  beseech  thee. 

n  Then  the  Bishop  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  saith: 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  mind :  This  is  the  first 
and  great  commandment.  And  the 
second  is  like  unto  it ;  Thou  shalt  love 
thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

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tf  Let  us  pray. 
O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  ever- 
lasting God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee, 
to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our 
hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways  of  thy 
laws,  and  hi  the  works  of  thy  command- 
ments ;  that,  through  thy  most  mighty 
protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may 
be  preserved  in  body  and  soul,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

*  Then  shall  be  read  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and 
Gospel,  as  they  are  appointed. 

1  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles'  or  Nicene 
Creed  ;  unless  one  of  them  have  been  read 
immediately  before,  in  the  Morning  Service. 

i  Then  shall  the  Bishop  begin  the  offertory, 
saying  one  or  more  of  these  sentences  follow- 
ing, as  he  thinketh  most  convenient. 

LET  your  light  so  shine  before  men, 
that  they  may  see  your  good  works,  and 
glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
St.  Matt.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures 
upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  breakthrough 
and  steal :  but  lay  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth 
nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  St. 
Matt.  vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should 
do  to  you,  even  so  do  to  them  :  for  this 
is  the  law  and  the  prophets.  St.  Matt. 
vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me, 
Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  heaven ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  St. 
Matt.  vii.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto 
the  Lord,  Behold,  Lord,  the  half  of  my 
goods  I  give  to  the  poor ;  and  if  I  have 
done  any  wrong  to  any  man,  I  restore 
fourfold.     St,  Luke  xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  at 
his  own  cost  1  Who  planteth  a  vineyard, 
and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof"?  or 
who  feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth  not  of 
the  milk  of  the  flock  ]     1  Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual 
things,  is  it  a  great  matter  if  we  shall 
reap  your  worldly  things'?   1  Cor. ix.  11. 

Do  ve  not  know,  that  they  who  minis- 
t  er  a  bout  holy  things,  live  of  the  sacrifice ; 
and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar,  are  par- 
takers w  ith  the  altar  1  Even  so  hath  the 
Lord  also  ordained,  that  they  who 
preach  the  Gospel,  should  live  of  the 
Gospel.     1  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little,  shall  reap  little ; 


and  he  that  soweth  plenteously,  shall 
reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man  do 
according  as  he  is  disposed  in  his  heart, 
not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity ;  for 
God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver.  2  Cor. 
ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word, 
minister  unto  him  that  teacheth,  in  all 
good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is 
not  mocked:  For  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  reap.  Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good 
unto  all  men :  and  especially  unto  them 
that  are  of  the  household  of  faith.  Gal. 
vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be 
content  with  that  he  hath  :  for  we 
brought  nothing  into  this  world,  neither 
may  we  carry  any  thing  out.  1  Tim. 
vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this 
world,  that  they  be  ready  to  give,  and 
glad  to  distribute  ;  laying  up  in  store  for 
themselves  a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  attain 
eternal  life.    1  Tim.  vi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will 
forget  your  works,  and  labour  that  prc- 
ceedeth  of  love ;  which  love  ye  have 
showed  for  his  name's  sake,  who  have 
ministered  unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do 
minister.    Heb.  vi.  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute,  forget 
not ;  for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is 
well  pleased.     Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and 
seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth 
up  his  compassion  from  him,  how  dwell- 
eth  the  love  of  God  in  him'?  1  John 
Hi.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never 
turn  thy  face  from  any  poor  man  ;  and 
then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be 
turned  away  from  thee.     Tobit  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou 
hast  much,  give  plenteously ;  if  thou  hast 
little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of 
that  little  :  for  so  gathercst  thou  thyself 
a  good  reward  in  the  day  of  necessity. 
Tobit  iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor, 
lendeth  unto  the  Lord  :  and  look,  what 
he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again. 
Prov.  xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for 
the  'sick  and  needy :  the  Lord  shall 
deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
Psalm  xli.  1. 

if  Whilst  these  sentences  are  in  reading,  the 
Deacons,  Church- wardens,  or  other  fit  persons 
appointed  for  that  purpose,  shall  receive  the 


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alms  for  the  poor,  and  other  devotions  of  the 
people]  in  a  decent  basin  to  be  provided  b) 
the  parish  for  that  purpose;  ana  reverend] 
bring  it  to  the  Bishop,  who  shall  humbly 
present  and  place  it  upon  the  holy  table, 
n  Ami  the  Bishop  shall  then  place  upon  the 
Table  so  much  Bread  and  Wine  as  he  shall 
think  sufficient ;  after  which  he  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state  of 
Christ's  Church  militant. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God, 
who,  by  thy  holy  Apostle,  hast  taught 
us  to  make  prayers  and  supplications, 
and  to  give  thanks,  for  all  men :  We 
humbly  beseech  thee  most  mercifully 
[*to  accept  our  alms  and  oblations,  and] 
to  receive  these  our  prayers,  which  we 
offer  unto  thy  divine  majesty  ;  beseech- 
ing thee  to  inspire  continually  the 
universal  Church  with  the  spirit  of 
truth,  unity,  and  concord  ;  and  grant 
that  all  those  who  do  confess  thy  holy 
name  may  agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy 
word,  and  live  in  unity  and  godly  love. 
We  beseech  thee  also,  so  to  direct  and 
dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Christian  rulers, 
that  they  may  truly  and  impartially 
administer  justice,  to  the  punishment  of 
wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  main- 
tenance of  thy  true  religion  and  virtue. 
Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all 
Bishops  and  other  Ministers ;  that  they 
may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set 
forth  thy  true  and  lively  word,  and 
rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy 
sacraments.  And  to  all  thy  people  give 
thy  heavenly  grace ;  and  especially  to 
this  congregation  here  present ;  that 
with  meek  heart,  and  due  reverence, 
they  may  hear  and  receive  thy  holy 
word ;  truly  serving  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their 
life.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thcc, 
of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and 
succour  all  those  who,  in  this  transitory 
life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sick- 
ness, or  any  other  adversity.  And  we  also 
bless  thy  holy  name,  for  all  thy  servants 
departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear ; 
beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to 
follow  their  good  examples,  that  with 
them  we  may  be  partakers  of  thy 
heavenly  kingdom  :  Grant  this,  O 
Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our 
only  Mediator  and  Advocate.   Amen. 

n  The  Bishop  shall  then  say  this  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye 

who  mind  to  come  to  the  Holy  Com- 


'  If  there 'oe  no  alms  or  oblations,  then  shall 
the  words,  to  accept  our  alms  and  oblations, 
and,  be  left  unsaid. 


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munion  of  the  body  and  blood  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  must  consider  how  St. 
Paul  exhorteth  all  persons  diligently  to 
try  and  examine  themselves,  before  they 
presume  to  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink 
of  that  Cup.  For  as  the  benefit  is  great, 
if  with  a  true  penitent  heart  and  lively 
faith  we  receive  that  holy  sacrament ; 
so  is  the  danger  great,  if  we  receive  the 
same  unworthily.  Judge  therefore  your- 
selves, brethren,  that  ye  be  not  judged 
of  the  Lord  ;  repent  ye  truly  for  your 
sins  past ;  have  a  lively  and  steadfast 
faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour;  amend 
your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with 
all  men  ;  so  shall  ye  be  meet  partakers 
of  those  holy  mysteries.  And,  above 
all  things,  ye  must  give  most  humble 
and  hearty  thanks  to  God  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the 
redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death 
and  passion  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both 
God  and  man  ;  who  did  humble  himself, 
even  to  the  death  upon  the  cross,  for  us 
miserable  sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness 
and  the  shadow  of  death  ;  that  he  might 
make  us  the  children  of  God,  and  exalt 
us  to  everlasting  life.  And  to  the  end 
that  we  should  always  remember  the 
exceeding  great  love  of  our  Master  and 
only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying 
for  us,  and  the  innumerable  benefits 
which  by  his  precious  blood-shedding 
he  hath  obtained  for  us,  he  hath  insti- 
tuted and  ordained  holy  mysteries, 
as  pledges  of  his  love,  and  for  a  con- 
tinual remembrance  of  his  death,  to 
our  great  and  endless  comfort.  To 
him,  therefore,  with  the  Father,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  let  us  give,  as  we 
are  most  bounden,  continual  thanks  ; 
submitting  ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy 
will  and  pleasure,  and  studying  to  serve 
him  in  true  holiness  and  righteousness, 
all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

T  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  to  those  who  come 
to  receive  the  Communion, 

YE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent 
you  of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love  and 
charity  with  your  neighbours,  and  intend 
to  lead  a  new  life,  following  the  com- 
mandments of  God,  and  walking  from 
henceforth  in  his  holy  ways  ;  draw  near 
with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  Sacrament 
to  your  comfort ;  and  make  your  humble 
confession  to  Almighty  God,  devoutly 
kneeling. 

H  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made 
by  the  Bishop  and  all  those  who  are  minded 
to  receive  the  Holy  Communion,  humbly 
kneeling. 


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ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things, 
Judge  of  all  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sins  and  wickedness, 
which  we  from  time  to  time  most 
grievously  have  committed,  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  against  thy  divine  ma- 
jesty ;  provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath 
and  indignation  against  us.  We  do  ear- 
nestly repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for 
these  our  misdoings ;  the  remembrance 
of  them  is  grievous  unto  us  ;  the  burthen 
of  them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy 
upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most 
merciful  Father ;  for  thy  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  that 
is  past ;  and  grant,  that  we  may  ever 
hereafter  serve  and  please  thee  in  new- 
ness of  life,  to  the  honour  and  glory  of 
thy  name,  though  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Bishop  stand  up,  and  turning 
to  the  People,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  who,  of  his  great  mercy,  hath 
promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who  with  hearty  repentance  and  true 
faith  turn  unto  him,  have  mercy  upon 
you;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all 
your  sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you 
in  all  goodness ;  and  bring  you  to  ever- 
lasting life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

it  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our 
Saviour  Christ  saith  unto  all  who  truly 
turn  to  him. 

COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  travail 
and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  refresh 
you.     St.  Matt.  xi.  28. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave 
his  only  begotten  Son,  to  the  end  that 
all  that  believe  in  him  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life.  St.  John  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of 
all  men  to  be  received,  that  Christ 
Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save 
sinners.     1  Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate 
with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the 
righteous ;  and  he  is  the  propitiation  for 
our  sins.     1  John  ii.  1,  2. 

it  After  which  the  Bishop  shall  proceed,  saying, 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 
Answer.   We  lift  them  up  unto  the 
Lord. 


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Bishop.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our 
Lord  God. 
Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

it  Then  shall  the  Bishop  turn  to  the  Lord's 
Table,  and  say, 

IT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our 
bounden  duty,  that  we  should,  at  all 
times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks 
unto  thee,  O  Lord,  [*Holy  Father,'] 
Almighty,  everlasting  God. 

it  Here  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface,  accord- 
ing to  the  time,   if  there  be  any  specially 
appointed ;  or  else  immediately  shall  be  said 
or  sung  by  the  Bishop  and  People, 
THEREFORE    with    angels    and 
archangels,  and  with  all  the  company 
of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy 
glorious  name  ;  evermore  praising  thee, 
and  saying,   Holy,    holy,   holy,   Lord 
God  of  Hosts;  heaven  and  earth  are 
full  of  thy  glory :  Glory  be  to  thee,  O 
Lord  Most  High.  Amen. 


IT  proper  prefaces. 

IT  Upon  Christmas-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus 
Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to  be  born  as 
at  this  time  for  us ;  who,  by  the  opera- 
tion of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was  made 
very  man,  of  the  substance  of  the  Virgin 
Mary  his  Mother;  and  that  without 
spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from  all 
sin :  Therefore  with  angels,  fyc. 

it  Upon  Easter-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise 
thee  for  the  glorious  resurrection  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord :  For  he  is 
the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was 
offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the 
sin  of  the  world  ;  who  by  his  death  hath 
destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to 
life  again,  hath  restored  to  us  everlasting 
life  :  Therefore  with  angels,  d>c. 
It  Upon  Ascension-day,  and  seven  days  after. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  who, 
after  his  most  glorious  resurrection, 
manifestly  appeared  to  all  his  apostles, 
and  in  their  sight  ascended  up  into 
heaven,  to  prepare  a  place  for  us  ;  that 
where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also 
ascend,  and  reign  with  him  in  glory  : 
Therefore  with  angels,  tyc. 

It  Upon  Whitsunday,  and  six  days  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;    according  to  whose  most  true 


•  These  words,  Holy  Father  must  be  omitted 
on  Trini'y  Sunday. 


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promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  down 
as  at  this  time  from  heaven,  with  a 
sudden  great  sound,  as  it  had  been  a 
mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of  fiery 
tongues,  lighting  upon  the  apostles,  to 
teach  them,  and  to  lead  them  to  all  truth ; 
giving  them  both  the  gift  of  divers 
languages,  and  also  boldness  with  fer- 
vent zeal,  constantly  to  preach  the  Gospel 
unto  all  nations ;  whereby  we  have  been 
brought  out  of  darkness  and  error,  into 
the  clear  light  and  true  knowledge  of 
thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Cheist  : 
Therefore  with  angels,  <$-c. 

fi  Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only,  may  be  said, 

WHO  art  one  God,  one  Lord  ;  not 
one  only  person,  but  three  persons  in 
one  substance  :  For  that  which  we 
believe  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  the 
same  we  believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  without  any  difference  or 
inequality :  Therefore  with  angels,  <f-c. 

IT  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  words  Holy 
Father  being  retained  in  the  introductory 
address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and  merits 
of  thy  Son  Jesds  Christ  our  Lord,  and 
for  the  sending  to  us  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  the  Comforter;  who  are  one 
with  thee  in  thy  eternal  Godhead  : 
Therefore  with  angels,  4/c 

H  Then  shall  the  Bishop,  kneeling  down  at  the 
Lord's  Table,  say,  in  the  name  of  all  those 
who  shall  receive  the  Communion,  this 
Prayer  following : 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this 
thy  table,  O  merciful  Lord,  trusting  in 
our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy  mani- 
fold and  great  mercies.  We  are  not 
worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the 
crumbs  under  thy  table.  But  thou  art 
the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always 
to  have  mercy :  grant  us  therefore,  gra- 
cious Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  thy 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink 
nis  blood,  that  our  sinful  bodies  may  be 
made  clean  by  his  body,  and  our  souls 
washed  through  his  most  precious  blood, 
and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him, 
and  he  in  us.    Amen. 

II  When  the  Bishop,  standing  before  the  table, 
hath  so  ordered  the  bread  and  wine,  that  he 
may  with  the  more  readiness  and  decency 
break  the  bread  before  the  people,  and  take 
the  cup  into  his  hands;  he  snail  say  the 
Prayer  of  Consecration,  as  followeth : 

ALL  glory  be  to  thee,  Almighty 
God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that 
thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give 
thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  suffer 


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death  upon  the  cross  for  our  redemption; 
who  made  there,  by  his  one  oblation  of 
himself  once  offered,  a  full,  perfect,  and 
sufficient  sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satis- 
faction, for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world  ; 
and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy  gospel 
command  us  to  continue  a  perpetual 
memory  of  that  his  precious  death  and 
sacrifice  until  his  coming  again :  for,  in 
the  night  in  which 

he  was  betrayed,    a      a  Here  the  Bishop 
he  took  bread ;  and  !'«  t0  take  ihe,  Paten 
when  he  had  given  tnt0  hxs  hands- 
thanks,  b   he  brake       b     And    tiere    to 
it,   and    gave   it  to  break  the  bread. 
his  disciples,  savins, 

Take,  eat,  <■  this  is      c  A-nd  }>£re  to  lay 
my  Body,  which  is  kishand  upon  all  thz 
given  for  you  ;    do 
this  in  remembrance 
of  me.      Likewise, 

after  supper,  d  he  <*  Here  he  is  to 
took  the  cup  ;    and  take  the  cup  into  his 

i  i      ii-  hand. 

when  he  had  given 

thanks,  he  gave  it  to 

them,  saying,  Drink 

ve  all  of  this,  for  e  ,  e  4"^  {>ereJ>e  is  i0 
2ui~  •  _  ui  j  c  lay  his  hand  upon 
this  is  my  blood  of  e/ery  vesselin  wiich 

the  new  testament,  there  is  any  wine  to 

which    is    shed   for  be  consecrated. 

you,  and  for  many, 

for  the  remission  of  sins  :    do  this  as 

oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance 

of  me. 

WHEREFORE,  O  Tlie  Oblation. 
Lord  and  heavenly 
Father,  according  to  the  institution  of 
thy  dearly  beloved  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  we,  thy  humble  servants,  do 
celebrate  and  make  here  before  thy  divine 
majesty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts,  which 
we  now  offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial  thy 
Son  hath  commanded  us  to  make;  having 
in  remembrance  his  blessed  passion  and 
precious  death,  his  mighty  resurrection 
and  glorious  ascension ;  rendering  unto 
thee  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  innu- 
merable benefits  procured  unto  us  by  the 
same.  And  we  most 
humbly  beseech  thee,  Tht  Irixocation. 
O  merciful  Father,  to  hear  us ;  and,  of 
thy  almighty  goodness,  vouchsafe  to 
bless  and  sanctify,  with  thy  Word  and 
holy  Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and  creatures 
of  bread  and  wine  ;  that  we,  receiving 
them  according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  re- 
membrance of  his  death  and  passion, 
may  be  partakers  of  his  most  blessed 
Body  and  Blood.      And  we  earnestly 


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desire  thy  fatherly  goodness,  mercifully 
to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving ;  most  humbly  beseeching 
thee  to  grant,  that  by  the  merits  and 
death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
through  faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all 
thy  whole  Church,  may  obtain  remission 
Of  our  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his 
passion.  And  here  we  offer  and  present 
unto  thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls, 
and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable,  holy,  and 
living  sacrifice  unto  thee ;  humbly  be- 
seeching thee,  that  we,  and  all  others 
who  shall  be  partakers  of  this  Holy 
Communion,  may  worthily  receive  the 
mest  precious  Body  and  Blood  of  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled  with  thy 
grace  and  heavenly  benediction,  and 
made  one  body  with  him,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  them,  and  they  in  him.  And 
although  we  are  unworthy,  through  our 
manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto  thee  any 
sacrifice  ;  yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept 
this  our  bounden  duty  and  service,  not 
weighing  our  merits,  but  pardoning  our 
offences  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord ;  by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour 
and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Father 
Almighty,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

V  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn,  or  part  of  a 
Hymn,  from  the  Selection  for  the  Feasts  and 
Fasts,  <fcc. 

V  Then  shall  the  Bishop  first  receive  the  Com- 
munion in  both  kinds  himself,  and  proceed 
to  deliver  the  same  to  the  Bishops,  Priests, 
and  Deacons,  in  like  manner,  and  after  that, 
to  the  People  also  in  order,  into  their  hands, 
all  devoutly  kneeling:  and  when  he  delivereth 
the  bread,  he  shall  say, 

THE  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  was  given  for  thee, 
preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  ever- 
lasting life:  Take  and  eat  this  in 
remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  thee, 
and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by  faith, 
with  thanksgiving. 

it  And  the  Bishop,  delivering  the  cup,  shall  say, 

THE  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  was  shed  for  thee, 
preserve  thy  body  and  soul  unto  ever- 
lasting life :  Drink  this  in  remembrance 
that  Christ's  blood  was  shed  for  the*, 
and  be  thankful. 

"  If  the  consecrated  bread  and  wine  be  spent 
before  all  have  communicated,  the  Bishop  is 
to  consecrate  more,  according  to  the  form 
before  prescribed ;  beginning  at — All  glory 
lie  to  thee,  Almighty  God — and  endins  with 
these  words — partakers  of  his  most  blessed 
Body  and  Blood. 


THE    COMMUNION. 


H  When  all  have  communicated,  the  Bishop 
shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  reve- 
rently place  upon  it  what  remaineth  of  the 
consecrated  elements,  covering  the  same  with 
a  fair  linen  cloth. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
the  People  repeating  after  him  every  petition. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom 
come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it 
is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses, 
as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is 
the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

IT  After  which  shall  be  said  as  followeth : 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliving  God, 
we  most  heartily  thank  thee,  for  that 
thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us,  who  have 
duly  received  these  holy  mysteries,  with 
the  spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious 
Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ  ;  and  dost  assure  us 
thereby  of  thy  favour  and  goodness 
towards  us ;  and  that  we  are  very 
members  incorporate  in  the  mystical 
body  of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed 
company  of  all  faithful  people  ;  and  are 
also  heirs  through  hope  of  thy  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  by  the  merits  of  the  most 
precious  death  and  passion  of  thy  dear 
Son.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech 
thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  so  to  assist  us 
with  thy  grace,  that  we  may  continue 
in  that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such 
good  works  as  thou  hast  prepared  for  us 
to  walk  in,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord ;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  b8  said  or  sung,  all  standing, 
Gloria  in  E.rcelsis,  or  some  proper  Hymn 
from  the  Selection. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  in 
earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  wor- 
ship thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give 
thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O 
Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the 
Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ  :  O  Lord  God,  Lamb 
of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us  :  Thou  who  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us :  Thou  who  takest  away  the  sins  of 


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the  world,  receive  our  prayer :  Thou  ]  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
who  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God    God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ 


the  Fathkh,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art 
the  Lord  ;  thou  only,  O  Christ,  with 
the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.    Amen. 

*  Then  the  Bishop  shall  let  them  depart  with 
this  blessing. 


THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 

Here  endeth  (.lie  Order  for  the  Administration  of  the  Holy  Communion 


our  Lord  :  And  the  blessing  of  God 
Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holt  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and 
remain  with  you  always.     Amen. 


H  If  any  of  the  consecrated  bread  and  wine 
remain  after  the  Communion,  it  shall  not  be 
carried  out  of  the  Church ;  but  the  Bishop 
and  other  communicants  shall,  immediately 
after  the  blessing,  reverently  eat  and  drink 
the  same. 


THE  FORM  OP 

CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL, 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  ORDER  OF  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  US'  THE  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA,  AS  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE  BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AND  LAITY  OF  SAID  CHURCH,  IN 
QENERAL  CONVENTION,    IN   THE  MONTH   OF  SEPTEMBER,    A.    D.    1799. 


ft  The  Bishop  is  to  be  received  at  the  entrance  of  the  Church  or  Chapel  by  the  Church-wardens 
and  Vestrymen,  or  some  other  persons  appointed  for  that  purpose.  The  Bishop  and  the  Clergy 
who  are  present,  shall  go  up  the  aisle  of  the  Church  or  Chapel,  io  the  Communion  table, 
repeating  the  24th  Psalm  alternately,  the  Bishop  one  verse,  and  the  Clergy  another. 


Psalm  xxiv. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's  and  all 
that  therein  is  :  the  compass  of  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the 
seas,  and  prepared  it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  liill  of 
the  Lord,  or  who  shall  rise  up  in  bis 
holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands  and 
a  pure  heart ;  and  that  hath  not  lift  up 
his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to 
deceive  his  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from 
the  Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the 
God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that 
seek  him ;  even  of  them  that  seek  thy 
face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 
and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors  : 
and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory '?  It  is 
the  Lord  strong  and  mighty,  even  the 
Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates; 
and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors  : 
and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  1  Even 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the  King  of 
glory. 


ft  The  Bishop  shall  go  within  the  rails,  with 
such  of  the  Clergy  as  can  be  there  accom- 
modated. The  Bishop,  sitting  in  his  chair, 
shall  have  the  instruments  of  donation  and 
endowment,  if  there  be  any  presented  to  him, 
and  then  standing  up,  and  turning  to  the 
congregation,  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord; 
forasmuch  as  devout  and  holy  men,  as 
well  under  the  Law  asunder  the  Gospel, 
moved  either  by  the  express  command 
of  God,  or  by  the  secret  inspiration  of 
the  blessed  Spirit,  and  acting  agree- 
ably to  their  own  reason  and  sense  of 
the  natural  decency  of  things,  have 
erected  houses  for  the  public  worship  of 
God,  and  separated  them  from  all 
unhallowed,  worldly,  and  common 
uses,  in  order  to  fill  men's  minds  with 
greater  reverence  for  his  glorious  ma- 
jesty, and  affect  their  hearts  with  more 
devotion  and  humility  in  liis  service ; 
which  pious  works  have  been  approved 
of  and  graciously  accepted  by  our 
heavenly  Father :  Let  us  not  doubt 
but  that  he  will  also  favourably  ap- 
prove our  godly  purpose  of  setting 
apart  this  place  in  solemn  manner,  for 
the  performance  of  the  several  offices  of 
religious  worship,  and  let  us  faithfully 
and  devoutly  beg  his  blessing  on  this 
our  undertaking. 


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A  Then   the  Bishop   kneeling,   shall  say  the 
following  Prayer. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  mighty  in 
power  and  of  majesty  incomprehensible, 
whom  the  heaven  of  heavens  cannot 
contain,  much  less  the  walls  of  temples 
made  with  hands ;  and  who  yet  hast 
been  graciously  pleased  to  promise  thy 
especial  presence,  wherever  two  or  three 
of  thy  faithful  servants  shall  assemble  in 
thy  name  to  offer  up  their  praises  and 
supplications  unto  thee  ;  vouchsafe,  O 
Lord,  to  be  present  with  us,  who  are 
here  gathered  together,  with  all  humility 
and  readiness  of  heart,  to  consecrate 
this  place  to  the  honour  of  thy  great 
name  ;  separating  it  henceforth  from  all 
unhallowed,  ordinary  and  common  uses, 
and  dedicating  it  to  thy  service,  for 
rending  thy  holy  word,  for  celebrating 
thy  holy  sacraments,  for  offering  to  thy 
glorious  majesty  the  sacrifices  of  prayer 
and  thanksgiving,  for  blessing  thy  people 
in  thy  name,  and  for  the  peformance  of 
all  other  holy  offices  :  accept,  O  Lord, 
this  service  at  our  hands,  and  bless  it  with 
such  success  as  may  tend  most  to  thy 
glory,  and  the  furtherance  of  our  happi- 
ness both  temporal  and  spiritual,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  blessed  Lord  and 
Saviour.  Amen. 

H  After  this  the  Bishop  shall  stand  up,  and 
turning  his  face  towards  the  congregation, 
shall  say, 

REGARD,  O  Lord,  the  supplications 
of  thy  servants,  and  grant  that  whoso- 
ever shall  be  dedicated  to  thee  in  this 
house  by  haptism,  may  be  sanctified  by 
the  Holy  Ghost,  delivered  from  thy 
wrath  and  eternal  death,  and  received 
as  a  living  member  of  Christ's  Church, 
and  may  ever  remain  in  the  number  of 
thy  faithful  children.    Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  who  at  this 
place  shall  in  their  own  persons  renew 
the  promises  and  vows  which  they  made, 
or  which  were  made  for  them  by  their 
sureties  at  their  Baptism,  and  thereupon 
shall  be  confirmed  by  the  bishop,  may 
receive  such  a  measure  of  thy  holy 
Spirit,  that  they  may  be  enabled  faith- 
fully to  fulfil  the  same,  and  grow  in 
grace  unto  their  lives'  end.  Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall 
receive  in  this  place  the  blessed  sacra- 
ment of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ, 
may  come  to  that  holy  ordinance  with 
faith,  charity,  and  true  repentance ;  and 
being  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
benediction,  may,  to  their  great  and 
endless   comfort,   obtain   remission   of 


their  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his 
passion.     Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  by  thy  holy 
word  which  shall  be  read  and  preached 
in  this  place,  and  by  thy  Holy  Spirit 
grafting  it  inwardly  in  the  heart,  the 
hearers  thereof  may  both  perceive  and 
know  what  things  they  ought  to  do,  and 
may  have  power  and  strength  to  fulfil 
the  same.  Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall 
be  joined  together  in  this  place  in  the 
holy  estate  of  matrimony,  may  faithfully 
perform  and  keep  the  vow  and  covenant 
between  them  made,  and  may  remain 
in  perfect  love  together  unto  their  lives' 
end.  Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  blessed  Lord, 
that  whosoever  shall  draw  near  to  thee 
in  this  place,  to  give  thee  thanks  for  the 
benefits  which  they  have  received  at 
thy  hands,  to  set  forth  thy  most  worthy 
praise,  to  confess  their  sins  unto  thee, 
and  to  ask  such  things  as  are  requisite 
and  necessary  as  well  for  the  body  as 
for  the  soul,  may  do  it  with  such  steadi- 
ness of  faith,  and  with  such  seriousness, 
affection,  and  devotion  of  mind,  that 
thou  mayest  accept  their  bounden  duty 
and  service,  and  vouchsafe  to  give  what- 
ever in  thy  infinite  wisdom  thou  shalt 
see  to  be  most  expedient  for  them :  all 
which  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake 
our  most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 
Amen. 

II  Then  the  Bishop  sitting  in  his  chair,  the 
sentence  of  Consecration  is  to  he  read  by 
some  person  appointed  by  him,  and  then  laid 
by  him  upon  the  Communion  table, — after 
which  the  Bishop  shall  say, 

BLESSED  be  thy  name,  O  Lord, 
that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  put  it  into 
the  hearts  of  thy  servants,  to  appropriate 
and  devote  this  house  to  thy  honour  and 
worship ;  and  grant  that  all  who  shall 
enjoy  the  benefit  of  this  pious  work, 
may  show  forth  their  thankfulness,  by 
making  a  right  use  of  it,  to  the  glory  of 
thy  blessed  name,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

U  After  this  the  Minister  appointed  is  to  read 
the  service  for  the  day. 

PROPER  PSALMS. 

Psalm  lxxxiv.     Psalm  exxii.      Psalm 

exxxii. 

PROPER  LESSONS. 

First.     1  Kings,  Chap.  viii.  verse  22 

to  verse  63. 

Second.     Heb.  Chap.  x.  verse  19  to 

verse  27. 


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'  Morning  Prayer  being  ended,  there  shall  be 
sting  from  the  Book  of  Psalms  in  Metre, 
Psalm  xxvi.  verse  0,  7,  8,  with  the  Gloria 
Patri. 
H  The  Bishop  shall  then  proceed  to  the  Com- 
munion Service.  The  following  shall  be  the 
Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  for  the  occasion. 

The  Collect. 
O  MOST  glorious  Lord,  we  ac- 
knowledge that  we  arc  not  worthy  to 
offer  unto  thee  any  tiling  belonging  unto 
us ;  yet  we  beseech  thee  in  thy  great 
goodness,  graciously  to  accept  the  dedi- 
cation of  tliis  place  to  thy  service,  and 
to  prosper  this  our  undertaking ;  receive 
the  prayers  and  intercessions  of  all  those 
thy  servants,  who  shall  call  upon  thee  in 
this  house  ;  and  give  them  grace  to 
prepare  their  hearts  to  serve  thee  with 
reverence  and  godly  fear  ;  affect  them 
with  an  awful  apprehension  of  thy 
divine  majesty,  and  a  deep  sense  of  their 
own  unworthiness ;  that  so  approaching 
thy  sanctuary  with  lowliness  and  devo- 
tion, and  coining  before  thee  with  clean 
thoughts  and  pure  hearts,  with  bodies 
undcliled,  and  minds  sanctified,  they 
may  always  perform  a  service  acceptable 
to  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  vi.  verse  14  to 
verse  17. 
BE  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together 
with  unbelievers ;  for  what  fellowship 
hath  righteousness  with  unrighteous- 
ness 1  And  what  communion  hath  light 
with  darkness  1  And  what  concord  hath 
Christ  with  Belial  1  Or  what  part  hath 
he  that  belicveth  with  an  infidel  1  And 
what  agreement  hath  the  temple  of  God 
with  idols  1  For  ye  are  the  temple  of  the 
living  God  :  as  God  hath  said,  1  will 
dwell  in  them  and  walk  in  them,  and  I 
will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my 
people. 


The  Gospel.  St.  John  ii.  verse  13. 
AND  the  Jews'  Passover  was  at 
hand,  and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem, 
and  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold 
oxen,  and  sheep,  and  doves,  and  the 
changers  of  money  sitting:  and  when 
he  had  made  a  scourge  of  small  cords, 
he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  and 
the  sheep,  and  the  oxen,  and  poured  out 
the  changers'  money,  and  overthrew 
the  tables,  and  said  unto  them  that  sold 
doves,  Take  these  things  hence ;  make 
not  my  Father's  house  an  house  of 
merchandize.  And  his  disciples  remem- 
bered that  it  was  written,  The  zeal  of 
thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up. 
U  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  100th  Psalm. 

Ii  Here  shall  follow  the  Sermon. 
ii  The  Sermon  being  ended,  the  Bishop  shall 
proceed  in  the  Service  for  the  Communion, 
if  it  is  to  be  administered  at  that  time. 

II  After  the  Communion,  or  if  it  is  not  adminis- 
tered at  that  time,  after  the  Sermon,  and 
immediately  before  the  final  blessing,  the 
Bishop  shall  say  the  following  Prayer. 

BLESSED  be  thy  name,  O  Lord 
God,  for  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to 
have  thy  habitation  among  the  sons  of 
men,  and  to  dwell  in  the  midst  of  tho 
assembly  of  the  saints  upon  the  earth  ; 
bless,  we  beseech  thee,  the  religious 
performance  of  this  day,  and  grant  that 
in  this  place  now  set  apart  to  thy  service, 
thy  holy  name  may  be  worshipped  in 
truth  and  purity  through  all  generations, 
through  Jescs  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth 
all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  ;  and  the  blessing  of  God  Al- 
mighty, the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and 
remain  with  you  always.  Amen. 


A    PRAYER 

TO    BE    USED    AT     THE    MEETINGS     OF    CONVENTION. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  didst  preside 
in  the  councils  of  the  blessed  Apostles,  and  hast  promised,  through  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  to  be  with  thy  Church  to  the  end  of  the  world  ;  we  beseech  thee  to  be 
present  with  the  council  of  thy  Church  here  assembled  in  thy  name  and  presence. 
Save  them  from  all  error,  ignorance,  pride,  and  prejudice ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  so  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  us  in  our  present 
work,  by  the  mighty  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  the  comfortable  Gospel  of 
Christ  may  be  truly  preached,  truly  received,  and  truly  followed,  in  all  places, 
to  the  breaking  down  the  kingdom  of  sin,  Satan,  and  death;  lill  al  length  the 
whole  of  thy  dispersed  sheep,  being  gathered  into  one  fold,  shall  become  partakers 
of  everlasting  life,  tlirough  the  merits  and  death  of Jesub  Christ  our  Saviour.  Amen. 


AN   OFFICE   OF 

INSTITUTION    OF    MINISTERS 

INTO    PARISHES    OR    CHURCHES, 

PRESCRIBED  BY  THE  PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED  STATES  OP  AMERICA  ; 
ESTABLISHED  IN  GENERAL  CONVENTION  OF  THE  BISHOPS,  THE  CLERGY,  AND  LAITY,  1804  J 
AND    SET    FORTH,     WITH   ALTERATIONS,  IN  GENERAL  CONVENTION,  1808. 


II  The  Bishop  having  received  due  notice  of  the  election  of  a  Minister  into  a  Parish  or  Church, 
as  prescribed  by  the  Canon,  "  concerning  the  Election  and  Institution  of  Ministers,"  and  being 
satisfied  that  "the  person  chosen  is  a  qualified  minister  of  this  Church,"  may  transmit  the 
following  Letter  of  Institution,  for  the  proposed  Rector,  Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant 
Minister,  to  one  of  his  presbyters,  whom  he  may  appoint  as  the  Institutor. 

T  In  any  State  or  Diocese  the  concluding  paragraph  in  the  Letter  of  Institution  may  be  omitted, 
where  it  interferes  with  the  usages,  laws,  or  charters  of  the  Church  in  the  same. 

To  our  well-beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.,  Presbyter,  Greeting. 

Sip-ilium      ^"^    ^°  ky  tr>ese  presents  give  and  grant  unto  you,  in  whose  learning,  diligence, 

°  '      sound  doctrine,  and  prudence,  we  do  fully  confide,  our  license  and  authority,  to 

perform  the  office  of  a  Priest  in  the  parish  [or  church]  of  E.  And  also  hereby  do 
Signal.  institute  you  into  said  parish,  [or  church,]  possessed  of  full  power  to  perform  every 
act  of  sacerdotal  function  among  the  people  of  the  same ;  you  continuing  in  communion 
with  us,  and  complying  with  the  rubrics  and  canons  of  the  Church,  and  with  such  lawful  direc- 
tions as  you  shall  at  any  time  receive  from  us. 

And  as  a  canonically  instituted  Priest  into  the  Office  of  Rector  [Associated  Rector  or  Assistant 
Minister,  as  the  case  may  be]  of  Parish  [or  church,]  you  are  faithfully  to  feed  that 

portion  of  the  flock  of  Christ  which  is  now  entrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  man-pleaser,  bat  as 
continually  bearing  in  mind,  that  you  are  accountable  to  us  here,  and  to  the  Chief  Bishop  and 
Sovereign  Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained,  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar  should  live  of  the  things 
belonging  to  the  altar  ;  so  we  authorize  you  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the  accustomed  temporalities 
appertaining  to  your  cure,  unti'  some  urgent  reason  or  reasons  occasion  a  wish  in  you,  or  in  the 
congregation%ommitted  to  your  charge,  to  bring  about  a  separation,  and  dissolution  of  all 
sacerdotal  rri|mon  between  you  and  them  ;  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice  :  and  in  case 
of  any  difBrfence  between  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a  separation  and  dissolution  of  all 
sacerdotal  connexion  between  you  and  them,  we,  your  Bishop,  with  the  advice  of  our  presbyters, 
are  to  be  the  ultimate  arbiter  and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  affixed  our  episcopal  seal  and  signature,  at  this 

day  of  A.  D.  and  in  the  year  of  our  consecration. 


U  In  the  case  of  a  Minister  to  be  instituted  in  a  State  or  Diocese  in  which  there  is  no  Bishop,  the 
clerical  members  of  the  Standing  Committee  shall  send  the  following  Letter  of  Institution,  for 
the  proposed  Minister,  to  the  presbyter  whom  they  may  appoint  as  lnstitutor. 

To  our  well-beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.,  Presbyter,  Greeting. 

<f  ill  m  ^^  ^°  ^  tnese  presents  authorise  and  empower  you  to  exercise  the  office  of  a 
bigtuum.  prjest  m  ,he  parish  [or  church]  of  E.  And  by  virtue  of  the  power  vested  in  us, 
do  institute  you  into  said  parish,  [or  church,]  possessed  of  full  power  to  perform  every  act  of 
sacerdotal  function  among  the  people  of  the  same  ;  you  complying  with  the  rubrics  and  canons 
of  the  Church. 

And  as  a  canonically  instituted  Priest  into  the  office  of  Rector  [Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant 
Minister,  as  the  case  may  be)  of  Parish  [or  church,]  you  are  to  feed  that  portion  of  the 

flock  of  Christ  which  is  now  entrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  man-pleaser,  but  as  continually  bearing 
in  mind  that  you  are  accountable  to  the  ecclesiastical  authority  of  the  Church  here,  and  to  the 
Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar  should  live  of  the  things 
belonging  to  the  altar  ;  so  you  have  our  authority  to  claim  and  enjoy  all  the  accustomed  tempo- 
ralities appertaining  to  your  cure,  until  some  argent  reason  or  reasons  occasion  a  wish  in  you,  or 
in  the  congregation  committed  to  your  charge,  to  bring  about  a  separation,  and  dissolution  of  all 
sacerdotal  connexion  between  you  and  them;  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice  :  and  In 
case  of  any  difference  between  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a  separation  and  dissolution  of 
all  sacerdotal  connexion  between  you  and  them,  the  ecclesiastical  authority  of  the  Church  in  this 
diocese  (taking  the  advice  and  aid  of  a  bishop)  shall  be  the  ultimate  arbiter  and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  set  our  hands  and  seals,  this  day  of 

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V  The  clay  being  appointed  for  the  new  incumbent's  Institution,  at  the  usual  hour  of  Morning 
Prayer,  the  Institutor,  attended  by  the  new  Incumbent,  and  one  or  more  presbyters  appointed 
by  the  Bishop  (or,  where  there  is  no  bishop,  by  the  clerical  members  of  the  Standing 
Committee)  for  that  purpose,  shall  enter  the  church.  Then,  all  the  clergy  present  standing 
without  the  rails  of  the  altar,  except  the  olficialinL'  Priest,  who  shall  go  into  the  desk;  the 
Wardens,  (or,  in  case  of  their  necessary  absence,  two  members  of  the  Vestry)  standing  on  the 
ri»ht  and  left  of  the  altar,  without  the  rails  ;  the  senior  Warden,  (or  the  member  of  the  Vestry 
supplying  his  place)  holding  the  keys  of  the  church  in  his  hand,  in  open  view,  the  officiating 
priest  shall  read  Morning  Prayer. 


PROPER  PSALMS. 

Psalm  cxxii.     Psalm    cxxxii.      Psalm 

cxxxiii. 

PROPER  LESSONS. 

First.   Ezek.  Chap,  xxxiii.  verse  1  to 

verse  10. 

Second.  St.  John,  Chap.  x.  verse  1  to 

verse  19. 

U  Morning  Prayer  ended,  the  Priest  who  acts  as 
the  Insfitutor,  standing  within  the  rails  of  the 
altar,  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord,  we 
have  assembled  for  the  purpose  of  insti- 
tuting the  Rev.  A.  B.  into  this  parish, 
[or  church]  as  Priest  and  Rector  [or 
Associated  Rector,  or  Assistant  Minis- 
ter] of  the  same  ;  and  we  are  possessed 
of  your  vote  that  he  has  been  so  elected ; 
as  also  of  the  prescribed  Letter  of  Insti- 
tution. But  if  any  of  you  can  show 
just  cause  why  he  may  not  be  instituted, 
we  proceed  no  further,  because  we  would 
not  that  an  unworthy  person  should 
minister  among  you. 

*  If  any  objection  be  offered,  the  Priest  who 
acta  as  the  Institutor  shall  judge  whether  it 
afford  just  cause  to  suspend  the  service.  No 
objection  being  offered,  or  the  Priest  who  acts 
as  the  Institutor  choosing  to  go  on  with  the 
service,  he  shall  next  read  the  Letter  of  Insti- 
tution ;  and  then  shall  the  senior  Warden, 
(or  the  member  of  the  Vestry  supplying  his 
place)  present  the  keys  of  the  church  to  the 
new  incumbent,  saying, 

IN  name  and  behalf  of 
parish  [or  church],  I  do  receive  and 
acknowledge  you,  the  Rev.  A.  B.  as 
Priest  and  Rector  [or  Associated  Rector, 
or  Assistant  Minister]  of  the  same,  and 
in  token  thereof,  give  into  your  hands 
the  keys  of  this  Church. 

II  Then  the  new  Incumbent  shall  say, 

I,  A.  B.,  receive  these  keys  of  the 
house  of  God  at  your  hands,  as  the 
pledges  of  my  institution,  and  of  your 
parocliial  recognition,  and  promise  to  be 
a  faithful  shepherd  over  you,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
H  Here  the  Instituting  Minister  shall  begin  the 
Office. 

Min.     The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ans.     And  with  thy  spirit. 


Let  us  pray. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our 
doings,  with  thy  most  gracious  favour, 
and  further  us  with  thy  continual  help, 
that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued, 
and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy 
holy  name,  and  finally  by  thy  mercy 
obtain  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord:  who  hath  taught 
us  to  pray  unto  thee,  O  Almighty 
Father,  in  his  prevailing  name  and 
words, 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  Name  ;  Thy  kingdom 
come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it 
is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily 
bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is 
the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

%  Then  shall  the  Priest  who  acts  as  the  Institutor 
receive  the  incumbent  within  the  rails  of  the 
altar,  and  present  him  the  Bible,  Book  of 
Common  Prayer,  and  Books  of  Canons  of  the 
General  and  State  Convention,  saying  as 
follows  : 

RECEIVE  these  books;  and  let 
them  be  the  rule  of  thy  conduct  in 
dispensing  the  divine  word,  in  leading 
the  devotions  of  the  people,  and  in  exer- 
cising the  discipline  of  the  Church;  and 
be  thou  in  all  things  a  pattern  to  the 
flock  committed  to  thy  care. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following 
Anthem. 

Laudatc  Xomen. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the 
name  of  the  Lord  :  praise  it,  O  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord.  Psalm  cxxxv. 
verse  1. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  ;  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our 
God.     Verse  2. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is 
gracious  :  O  sing  praises  unto  his  name, 
for  it  is  lovely.      Verse  3. 

4  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful, 
loiiir-stillering  and  of  great  goodness. 
Psalm  cxlv.  verse  8. 


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5  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every 
man ;  and  his  mercy  is  over  all  his 
works.      Verse  9. 

b*  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
and  thy  saints  give  thanks  unto  thee. 
Verse  10. 

7  The  Lonn  doth  build  up  Jerusalem; 
and  gather  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
Psalm  cxlvii.  verse  2. 

8  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in 
heart ,  and  giveth  medicine  to  heal  their 
sickness.      Verse  3. 

9  The  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that 
fear  him,  and  put  their  trust  in  his 
mercy.     Verse  11. 

10  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ; 
praise  thy  God,  O  Zion.     Verse  12. 

11  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of 
thy  gates  ;  and  hath  blessed  thy  children 
within  thee.      Verse  13. 

12  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders ; 
and  hlleth  thee  with  the  flour  of  wheat. 
Verse  14. 

13.  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of 
whom  cometh  salvation ;  God  is  the 
Lord  by  whom  we  escape  death.  Psalm 
lxviii.  verse  20. 

14  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
holy  places,  even  the  God  of  Israel ;  he 
will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.     Blessed  be  God.      Verse  35. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the 
Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghos  r ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now, 
and  ever  shall  be,  world  without  end. 

Min.  The  Law  was  given  by  Moses. 

Peo.  But  grace  and  truth  came  by 
Jesus  Christ. 

Min.  tf-  Peo.  Who  is  God  over  all, 
blessed  for  evermore.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

MOST  gracious  God,  the  giver  of 
all  good  and  perfect  gifts,  who,  of  thy 
wise  providence  hast  appointed  divers 
Orders  in  thy  Church ;  give  thy  grace,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom 
the  charge  of  this  congregation  is  now 
committed  ;  and  so  replenish  him  with 
the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  him 
with  innocency  of  life,  that  he  may 
faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory 
of  thy  great  name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy 
holy  Church,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  only  Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

O  HOLY  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased 
to  thyself  an  universal  Church,  and  hast 
promised  to  be  with  the  ministers  of 
apostolic  succession  to  the  end  of  the 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 


world ;  be  graciously  pleased  to  blesg 
the  ministry  and  service  of  him,  who  is 
now  appointed  to  oiler  the  sacrifices  of 
prayer  and  praise  to  thee  in  this  house, 
w  hiili  is  called  by  thy  name.  May  the 
words  of  his  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  his  heart  be  always  acceptable  in  thy 
sight,  O  Lord,  our  strength  and  our 
Redeemer.     Amen. 

O  GOD,  Hoi.y  Ghost,  sanctifier  of 
the  faithful,  visit,  we  pray  thee,  this 
congregation  with  thy  love  and  favour; 
enlighten  their  minds  more  and  more 
with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel; 
graft  in  their  hearts  a  love  of  the  truth ; 
increase  in  them  true  religion;  nourish 
them  with  all  goodness ;  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  O  blessed 
Spirit,  whom  with  the  Father  and  the 
Sox  together  we  worship  and  glorify  as 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Benediction. 

THE  God  of  peace,  who  brought 
again  from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting 
covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every 
good  work  to  do  his  will,  working  in  you 
that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight, 
through  Jesus  Christ  ;  to  whom  be 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

H  Then  shall  the  instituted  Minister  kneel  at 
the  Altar  to  present  his  supplication  for 
himself—  in  this  form  : 

O  LORD  my  God  !  I  am  not  worthy 
that  thou  shouldest  come  under  my  roof; 
yet  thou  hast  honoured  thy  servant  with 
appointing  him  to  stand  in  thy  house, 
and  to  serve  at  thy  holy  altar.  To  thee 
and  to  thy  service  I  devote  myself,  soul, 
body,  and  spirit — with  all  their  powers 
and  faculties.  Fill  my  memory  with 
the  words  of  thy  law ;  enlighten  my 
understanding  with  the  illumination  of 
the  Holy  Ghost  ;  and  may  all  the 
wishes  and  desires  of  my  will  centre  in 
what  thou  hast  commanded.  And,  to 
make  me  instrumental  in  promoting  the 
salvation  of  the  people  now  committed 
to  my  charge,  grant  that  I  may  faith- 
fully administer  thy  holy  sacraments, 
and  by  my  life  and  doctrine  set  forth 
thy  true  and  lively  word.  Be  ever  with 
me  in  the  performance  of  all  the  duties 
of  my  ministry  ;  in  prayer,  to  quicken 
my  devotion  ;  in  praises,  to  heighten 
my  love  and  gratitude ;  and  in  preaching, 
to  give  a    readiness   of  thought    and 


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expression  suitable  to  the  clearness  and 
excellency  of  thy  holy  word.  Grant 
this  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  thy 
Son  our  Saviour. 

11  The  instituted  Minister,  standing  up,  shall  say, 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
built  thy  Church  upon  the  foundation 
of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus 
Christ  himself  being  the  chief  corner 
stone ;  grant  that,  by  the  operation  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  all  Christians  may  be 
so  joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit,  and 
in  the  bond  of  peace,  that  they  may  be 
an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee. 
And  especially,  to  this  congregation 
present,  give  the  abundance  of  thy 
grace ;  that  with  one  heart,  they  may 
desire  the  prosperity  of  thy  holy  apostolic 
Church,  and  with  one  mouth,  may 
profess  the  faith  once  delivered  to  the 
saints.  Defend  them  from  the  sins  of 
heresy  and  schism ;  let  not  the  foot  of 


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Eride  come  nigh  to  hurt  them,  nor  the 
and  of  the  ungodly  to  cast  them  down. 
And  grant  that  the  course  of  this  world 
may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy 
governance,  that  thy  Church  may  joy- 
fully serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness ; 
that  so  they  may  walk  in  the  ways  of 
truth  and  peace,  and  at  last  be  numbered 
with  thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting, 
through  thy  merits,  O  blessed  Jesus, 
thou  gracious  Bishop  and  Shepherd  of 
our  souls,  who  art,  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holt  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

11  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon  :  and  after  that 
the  instituted  Minister  shall  proceed  to  the 
Communion  Service,  and  to  administer  the 
holy  Eucharist  to  his  congregation  ;  and  after 
the  Benediction,  (which  be  shall  always 
pronounce,)  the  Wardens,  Vestry,  and  others 
shall  salute  and  welcome  him,  bidding  him 
God  speed. 

U  When  the  Bishop  of  the  Diocese  is  present  at 
the  institution  ot  a  Minister,  he  shall  make  to 
him  the  address  prescribed  in  this  Office  in 
the  form  of  a  letter ;  and  may  perform  such 
other  duties  herein  assigned  the  Instituting 
Minister  as  he  may  choose. 


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BOOK     OF     PSALMS, 

IN  METRE; 

WITH 

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SUITED  TO  THE 

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OTHER    OCCASIONS    OF    PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 


By  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  United  States  of  America,  in  Convention,  this  13th  day  of  October,  in  the 
year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  seven  hundred  and  eighty-nine — 

This  translation  of  the  whole  Book  of  Psalms  into  Metre,  with  Hymns,  is  set 
forth,  and  allowed  to  be  sung  in  all  congregations  of  the  said  Church,  before  and 
after  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  and  also  before  and  after  Sermons,  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Minister. 

And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister  of  any  church,  either  by  standing 
directions,  or  from  time  to  time,  to  appoint  the  portions  of  Psalms  which  are  to 
be  sung. 

And  further,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister,  with  such  assistance  as  he 
can  obtain  from  persons  skilled  in  Music,  to  give  order  concerning  the  tunes  to 
be  sung,  at  any  time,  in  his  church :  and,  especially,  it  shall  be  his  duty  to 
suppress  all  light  and  unseemly  music,  and  all  indecency  and  irreverence  in  the 
performance ;  by  which  vain  and  ungodly  persons  profane  the  service  of  the 
sanctuary.  (362) 


THE 

PSALMS     OF     DAVID. 

IN    METRE. 


PSAIiM    1. 

HOW  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 

By  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners'  ways,  nor  sits 

Where  men  profanely  talk  ; 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

His  business  and  delight ; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams 

With  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
All  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

No  lasting  root  shall  find ; 

Untimely  blasted  and  dispersed 

Like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

5  Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 

Before  their  Judge's  face  : 
No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 
Among  the  saints  have  place. 

6  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways  ; 

To  happiness  they  tend : 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

PSALM    2. 

1  WITH  restless  and  ungovern'd  rage, 

Why  do  the  heathen  storm  1 
Why  in  such  rash  attempts  engage, 
As  they  can  ne'er  perform  1 

2  The  great  in  council  and  in  might 

Their  various  forces  bring ; 
Against  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 
And  his  anointed  King. 

3  "  Must  we  submit  to  their  commands  ?" 

Presumptuously  they  say : 
"  No,  let  us  break  their  slavish  bands, 
"  And  cast  their  chains  away." 

4  But  God,  who  sits  enthroned  on  high, 

And  sees  how  they  combine, 
Does  their  conspiring  strength  defy, 
And  mocks  their  vain  design. 


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364  PSALMS. 

5  Thick  clouds  of  wrath  divine  shal]  break 

On  his  rebellious  foes  ; 
And  thus  Avill  he  in  thunder  speak 
To  all  that  dare  oppose : 

6  "  Though  madly  you  dispute  my  will, 

"  The  King  that  I  ordain, 
"  Whose  throne  is  fixed  on  Sion's  hill, 
"  Shall  there  securely  reign." 

7  Attend,  O  earth,  whilst  I  declare 

God's  uncontroll'd  decree : 
"  Thou  art  my  Son ;  this  day,  my  heir, 
"  Have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  "  Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands  ; 

"  Thine  shall  the  heathen  be ; 
"  The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 
"  Shall  be  possess'd  by  thee. 

9  "  Thy  threatening  sceptre  thou  shalt  shake, 

"  And  crush  them  every  where  ; 
"  As  massy  bars  of  iron  break 
"  The  potter's  brittle  ware." 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes  ;  and  give  ear, 

Ye  judges  of  the  earth  ; 

11  Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear  ; 

Rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

12  Appease  the  Son  with  due  respect, 

Your  timely  homage  pay : 
Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 
Incensed  by  your  delay. 

13  If  but  in  part  his  anger  rise, 

Who  can  endure  the  flame  ? 
Then  blest  are  they,  whose  hope  relies 
On  his  most  holy  name. 

PSALM    3. 

1  HOW  many,  Lord,  of  late  are  grown 

The  troublers  of  my  peace  ! 

And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rise 

So  does  their  rage  increase. 

2  Insulting,  they  my  soul  upbraid, 

And  him  whom  I  adore  ; 
"  The  God  in  whom  he  trusts,"  say  they, 
"  Shall  rescue  him  no  more." 

3  "  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defence ; 

On  thee  my  hopes  rely ; 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and  shall  yet 
Lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

4  Since  whensoe'er,  in  like  distress, 

To  God  I  made  my  prayer, 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 

Why  should  I  now  despair  ? 


PSALMS.  365 


5  Guarded  by  him,  I  laid  me  down 

My  sweet  repose  lo  take  ; 
For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 
Through  him  in  safety  wake. 

6  No  force  nor  fury  of  my  foes 

My  courage  shall  confound, 
Were  they  as  many  hosts  as  men, 
That  have  beset  me  round. 

7  Arise,  and  save  me,  O  my  God, 

Who  oft  hast  own'd  my  cause, 
And  scatter'd  oft  these  foes  to  me, 
And  to  thy  righteous  laws. 

8  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs  ; 

He  only  can  defend  : 
His  blessings  he  extends  to  all 
That  on  his  power  depend. 

PSALM    4. 

1  O  LORD,  thou  art  my  righteous  Judge. 

To  my  complaint  give  ear : 
Thou  still  redeem'st  me  from  distress  ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  hear. 

2  How  long  will  ye,  O  sons  of  men, 

To  blot  my  fame  devise  ? 
How  long  your  vain  designs  pursue, 
And  spread  malicious  lies  1 

3  Consider  that  the  righteous  man 

Is  God's  peculiar  choice  ; 
And  when  to  him  I  make  my  prayer, 
He  always  hears  my  voice. 

4  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 

Flee  every  thing  that's  ill, 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearts, 
And  blend  them  to  his  will. 

5  The  place  of  other  sacrifice 

Let  righteousness  supply ; 
And  let  your  hope,  securely  fix'd, 
On  God  alone  rely. 

6  While  worldly  minds  impatient  grow 

More  prosperous  times  to  see  ; 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Shine  brightly,  Lord,  on  me. 

7  So  shall  my  heart  o'erfiow  with  joy, 

More  lasting  and  more  true 
Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wine 
Successively  renew. 

8  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 

And  take  my  needful  rest ; 
No  other  guard,  0  Lord,  I  crave, 
Of  thy  defence  possess'd. 


36(J  PSALMS. 

PSALM     5. 

1  LORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 

Accept  my  secret  prayer  ; 

2  To  thee  alone,  my  King,  my  God, 

Will  I  for  help  repair. 

3  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  shalt  hear, 

And  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 

4  For  thou  the  wrongs  that  I  sustain 

Can'st  never,  Lord,  approve, 
Who  from  thy  sacred  dwelling-place 
All  evil  dost  remove. 

5  Not  long  shall  stubborn  fools  remain 

Unpunish'd  in  thy  view ; 
All  such  as  act  unrighteous  things 
Thy  vengeance  shall  pursue. 

6  The  slandering  tongue,  O  God  of  truth, 

By  thee  shall  be  destroy'd, 
Who  hat'st  alike  the  man  in  blood 
And  in  deceit  employ'd. 

7  But  when  thy  boundless  grace  shall  me 

To  thy  loved  courts  restore, 
On  thee  I'll  fix  my  longing  eyes, 
And  humbly  thee  adore. 

8  Conduct  me  by  thy  righteous  laws, 

For  watchful  is  my  foe  ; 
Therefore,  O  Lord,  make  plain  the  way 
Wherein  I  ought  to  go. 

9  Their  mouth  vents  nothing  but  deceit ; 

Their  heart  is  set  on  wrong  ; 
Their  throat  is  a  devouring  grave  ; 
They  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

10  By  their  own  counsels  let  them  fall 

Oppress'd  with  loads  of  sin  ; 
For  they  against  thy  righteous  laws 
Have  harden'd  rebels  been. 

11  But  let  all  those  who  trust  in  thee, 

With  shouts  their  joy  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preserv'st, 
And  all  that  love  thy  name. 

12  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord 

His  blessing  will  extend  ; 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  saints, 
As  with  a  shield,  defend. 

PSALM    6. 

1  THY  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  restrain, 
And  spare  a  wretch  forlorn  ; 
Correct  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 
Too  heavy  to  be  borne. 


PSALMS.  367 

2  Have  mercy,  Lord  ;  for  I  grow  faint, 

Unable  to  endure 
The  anguish  of  my  aching  bones, 
Which  thou  alone  canst  cure. 

3  My  tortur'd  flesh  distracts  my  mind, 

And  fills  my  soul  with  grief; 
But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 
To  grant  me  thy  relief  ? 

4  Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  repeat, 

And  ease  my  troubled  soul ; 
Lord,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy's  sake, 
Vouchsafe  to  make  me  whole. 

5  For  after  death  no  more  can  I 

Thy  glorious  acts  proclaim, 
No  prisoners  of  the  silent  grave 
Can  magnify  thy  name. 

6  Quite  tired  with  pain,  with  groaning  faint, 

No  hope  of  ease  I  see  ; 
The  night,  that  quiets  common  griefs, 
Is  spent  in  tears  by  me. 

7  My  beauty  fades,  my  sight  grows  dim, 

My  eyes  with  weakness  close  ; 
Old  age  o'ertakes  me,  whilst  I  think 
On  my  insulting  foes. 

8  Depart,  ye  wicked  ;  in  my  wrongs 

Ye  shall  no  more  rejoice  ; 
For  God,  I  find,  accepts  my  tears, 
And  listens  to  my  voice. 

9,  10  He  hears,  and  grants  my  humble  prayer ; 
And  they  that  wish  my  fall, 
Shall  blush  and  rage  to  see  that  God 
Protects  me  from  them  all. 

PSAI^M    7. 

1  O  LORD  my  God,  since  I  have  placed 

My  trust  alone  in  thee, 
From  all  my  persecutors'  rage 
Do  thou  deliver  me. 

2  To  save  me  from  my  threat'ning  foe, 

Lord,  interpose  thy  power 
Lest,  like  a  savage  lion,  he 
My  helpless  soul  devour. 

3,  4  If  I  am  guilty,  or  did  e'er 
Against  his  peace  combine  ; 
Nay,  if  I  had  not  spared  his  life, 
Who  sought  unjustly  mine  ; 

4  Let  then  to  persecuting  foes 
My  soul  become  a  prey  ; 
Let  them  to  earth  tread  down  my  life 
In  dust  my  honour  lay. 


368  PSALMS. 

6  Arise,  and  let  thine  anger,  Lohd, 

In  my  defence  engage ; 
Exalt  thyself  above  my  foes, 
And  their  insulting  rage  : 

Awake,  awake,  in  my  behalf, 

The  judgment  to  dispense, 
Which  thou  hast  righteously  ordain'd 

For  injured  innocence. 

7  So  to  thy  throne,  adoring  crowds 

Shall  still  for  justice  fly : 
O  !  therefore,  for  their  sake,  resume 
Thy  judgment-seat  on  high. 

8  Impartial  Judge  of  all  the  world, 

I  trust  my  cause  to  thee ; 
According  to  my  just  deserts, 
So  let  thy  sentence  be. 

9  Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  men 

Together  be  o'erthrown ; 
But  guard  the  just,  thou  God,  to  whom 
The  hearts  of  both  are  known. 

10,  11  God  me  protects,  not  only  me, 
But  all  of  upright  heart ; 
And  daily  lays  up  wrath  for  those 
Who  from  his  laws  depart. 

12  If  they  persist,  he  whets  his  sword, 

His  bow  stands  ready  bent ; 

13  Ev'n  now,  with  swift  destruction  wing'd, 

His  pointed  shafts  are  sent. 

14  The  plots  are  fruitless  which  my  foe 

Unjustly  did  conceive ; 

15  The  pit  he  digg'd  for  me,  has  proved 

His  own  untimely  grave. 

16  On  his  own  head  his  spite  returns, 

Whilst  I  from  harm  am  free ; 
On  him  the  violence  is  fall'n, 
Which  he  design'd  for  me. 

17  Therefore  will  I  the  righteous  ways 

Of  Providence  proclaim ; 
I'll  sing  the  praise  of  God  most  high, 
And  celebrate  his  name. 

PSALM    8. 

1  0  THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 

In  heaven  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung, 
Nor  fully  reckon'd  there  ; 

2  And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 

Thy  boundless  praise  declare. 


PSALMS.  369 

Through  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong, 

And  crush  their  haughty  foes ; 
And  so  thou  quell'st  the  wicked  throng, 

That  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

3  When  heav'n,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wond'ring  sight ; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'st 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 

5  Him  next  in  power  thou  didst  create 

To  thy  celestial  train  ; 

6  Ordain'd,  Avith  dignity  and  state, 

O'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

7  They  jointly  own  his  powerful  sway  ; 

The  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  ; 

8  The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way  ; 

The  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

9  O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  Avorld  how  great  art  thou  ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 

PSALM    9. 

1  TO  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 

I  will  my  heart  prepare  ; 
To  all  the  listening  world,  thy  works, 
Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 

Exalted  pleasures  bring ; 
Whilst  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High, 
Triumphant  praise  I  sing. 

3  Thou  mad'st  my  haughty  foes  to  turn 

Their  backs  in  shameful  flight : 
Struck  with  thy  presence,  down  they  fell,. 
They  perish'd  at  thy  sight. 

4  Against  insulting  foes  advanc'd, 

Thou  didst  my  cause  maintain  ;■ 
My  right  asserting  from  thy  throne,. 
Where  truth  and  justice  reign. 

5  The  insolence  of  heathen  pride 

Thou  hast  reduc'd  to  shame  ; 
Their  wicked  offspring  quite  destroyed, 
And  blotted  out  their  name. 

6  Mistaken  foes,  your  haughty  threats 

Are  to  a  period  come  ; 
Our  city  stands,  which  you  design'd 
To  make  our  common  tomb. 
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370  PSALMS. 

7,  8  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  has 
His  righteous  throne  prepared, 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
To  punish  or  reward. 

9  God  is  a  constant  sure  defence 
Against  oppressing  rage ; 
As  troubles  rise,  his  needful  aids 
In  our  behalf  engage. 

10  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  proved 

Will  in  his  truth  confide  ; 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 
That  on  his  help  rely'd. 

11  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

From  Zion,  his  abode  ; 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
Confess  no  other  God. 


12  When  he  inquiry  makes  for  blood, 

He'll  call  the  poor  to  mind  : 
The  injur'd  humble  man's  complaint 
Relief  from  him  shall  find. 

13  Take  pity  on  my  troubles,  Lord, 

Which  spiteful  foes  create, 
Thou  that  hast  rescued  me  so  oft 
From  death's  devouring  gate. 

14  In  Sion  then  I'll  sing  thy  praise 

To  all  that  love  thy  name ; 
And,  with  loud  shouts  of  grateful  joy, 
Thy  saving  power  proclaim. 

15  Deep  in  the  pit  they  digg'd  for  me, 

The  heathen  pride  is  laid  ; 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  snare 
Are  heedlessly  betray'd. 

16  Thus,  by  the  just  return  he  makes, 

The  mighty  Lord  is  known  ; 
While  wicked  men  by  their  own  plots, 
Are  shamefully  o'erthrown. 

17  No  single  sinner  shall  escape, 

By  privacy  obscured  ; 
Nor  nation,  from  his  just  revenge, 
By  numbers  be  secured. 

18  His  suffering  saints,  when  most  distress'd, 

He  ne'er  forgets  to  aid ; 
Their  expectations  shall  be  crown'd, 
Though  for  a  time  delay'd. 

19  Arise,  O  Lord,  assert  thy  power, 

And  let  not  man  o'ercome  ; 
Descend  to  judgment,  and  pronounce 
The  guilty  heathen's  doom. 


PSALMS.  371 

20  Strike  terror  through  the  nations  round, 
Till,  by  consenting  fear, 
They  to  each  other,  and  themselves, 
But  mortal  men  appear. 

PSALiM     10. 

1  THY  presence  why  withdraw'st  thou,  Lord  ? 

Why  hid'st  thou  now  thy  face, 
When  dismal  times  of  deep  distress 
Call  for  thy  wonted  grace  1 

2  The  wicked,  swell'd  with  lawless  pride, 

Have  made  the  poor  their  prey  ; 
O  let  them  fall  by  those  designs 
Which  they  for  others  lay  ! 

3  For  straight  they  triumph,  if  success 

Their  thriving  crimes  attend  ; 
And  sordid  wretches,  whom  God  hates, 
Perversely  they  commend. 

4  To  own  a  power  above  themselves, 

Their  haughty  pride  disdains  ; 
And  therefore  in  their  stubborn  mind 
No  thought  of  God  remains. 

5  Oppressive  methods  they  pursue, 

And  all  their  foes  they  slight  ; 
Because  thy  judgments  unobserved, 
Are  far  above  their  sight. 

6  They  fondly  think  their  prosperous  state 

Shall  unmolested  be ; 
They  think  their  vain  designs  shall  thrive, 
From  all  misfortunes  free. 

7  Vain  and  deceitful  is  their  speech, 

With  curses  fill'd,  and  lies  ; 
By  which  the  mischief  of  their  heart 
They  study  to  disguise. 

8  Near  public  roads  they  lie  conceal'd. 

And  all  their  art  employ, 
The  innocent  and  poor  at  once 
To  rifle  and  destroy. 

9  Not  lions,  couching  in  their  dens, 

Surprise  their  heedless  prey 

With  greater  cunning,  or  express 

More  savage  rage  than  they. 

10  Sometimes  they  act  the  harmless  man, 

And  modest  looks  they  wear  ; 
That  so  deceiv'd,  the  poor  may  less 
Their  sudden  onset  fear. 

PART    II. 

11  For  God,  they  think,  no  notice  takes 

Of  their  unrighteous  deeds  ; 
He  never  minds  the  suff'ring  poor, 
Nor  their  oppression  heeds. 


372  PSALMS. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  at  length  arise, 

Stretch  forth  thy  mighty  arm  ; 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  thy  power, 
Defend  the  poor  from  harm. 

13  No  longer  let  the  wicked  vaunt, 

And,  proudly  boasting,  say, 
"  Tush,  God  regards  not  what  we  do  ; 
"  He  never  will  repay." 

14  But  sure  thou  seest,  and  all  their  deeds 

Impartially  dost  try  ; 
The  orphan,  therefore,  and  the  poor, 
On  thee  for  aid  rely. 

15  Defenceless  let  the  wicked  fall, 

Of  all  their  strength  bereft ; 
Confound,  O  God,  their  dark  designs, 
Till  no  remains  are  left. 

l(i  Assert  thy  just  dominion,  Lord, 
Which  shall  for  ever  stand  ; 
Thou  who  the  heathen  didst  expel 
From  this  thy  chosen  land. 

17  Thou  hear'st  the  humble  supplicants 

That  to  thy  throne  repair ; 
Thou  first  prepar'st  their  hearts  to  pray, 
And  then  accept'st  the  prayer. 

18  Thou,  in  thy  righteous  judgment,  weigh'st 

The  fatherless  and  poor  ; 
That  so  the  tyrants  of  the  earth 
May  persecute  no  more. 

PS  ADM    11. 

1  SINCE  I  have  placed  my  trust  in  God, 

A  refuge  always  nigh, 
Why  should  I,  like  a  tim'rous  bird, 
To  distant  mountains  fly  ? 

2  Behold,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow, 

And  ready  fix  their  dart, 

Lurking  in  ambush  to  destroy 

The  men  of  upright  heart. 

3  When  once  the  firm  assurance  fails, 

Which  public  faith  imparts, 
'Tis  time  for  innocence  to  fly 
From  such  deceitful  arts. 

4  The  Lord  hath  both  a  temple  here, 

And  righteous  throne  above  ; 
Where  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 
And  how  their  councils  move. 

f»  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves 
For  trial  does  correct, 
What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 
Whom  he  abhors,  expect  ? 


PSALMS.  373 

6  Snares,  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads 

Shall  in  one  tempest  shower  ; 
This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge 
Into  their  cup  shall  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds 

With  signal  favour  grace, 
And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

PSALM     12. 

1  SINCE  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord, 

Do  thou  my  cause  defend  ; 
For  scarce  these  wretched  times  afford 
One  just  and  faithful  friend. 

2  One  neighbour  now  can  scarce  believe 

What  t'other  does  impart ; 
With  flattering  lips  they  all  deceive, 
And  with  a  double  heart. 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 

Can  never  prosper  long  ; 
God's  righteous  vengeance  will  confound 
The  proud  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  In  vain  those  foolish  boasters  say, 

"  Our  tongues  are  sure  our  own  ; 
"  With  doubtful  words  we'll  still  betray, 
"  And  be  controll'd  by  none." 

5  For  God,  who  hears  the  suffering  poor, 

And  their  oppression  knows, 
Will  soon  arise  and  give  them  rest, 
In  spite  of  all  their  foes. 

6  The  word  of  God  shall  still  abide, 

And  void  of  falsehood  be, 
As  is  the  silver,  seven  times  try'd, 
From  drossy  mixture  free. 

7  The  promise  of  his  aiding  grace 

Shall  reach  its  purposed  end  ; 
His  servants  from  this  faithless  race 
He  ever  shall  defend. 

8  Then  shall  the  wicked  be  perplex'd, 

Nor  know  which  way  to  fly  ; 
When  those  whom  they  despised  and  vex 
Shall  be  advanced  on  high. 

PSAIiM     13. 

1  HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  ? 

Must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 
How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me, 
Oh  !  never  to  return  1 

2  How  long  shall  anxious  thoughts  my  soul, 

And  grief  my  heart  oppress  ? 
How  long  my  enemies  insult, 
And  I  have  no  redress  ? 


374  PSALMS. 

3  0  !  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 

Restore  thy  wonted  light, 
And  suddenly,  or  I  shall  sleep 
In  everlasting  night. 

4  Restore  me,  lest  they  proudly  boast 

'Twas  their  own  strength  o'ercame  ; 
Permit  not  them  that  vex  my  soul 
To  triumph  in  my  shame. 

5  Since  I  have  always  placed  my  trust 

Beneath  thy  mercy's  wing, 
Thy  saving  health  will  come ;  and  then 
My  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

6  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspired, 

To  thee,  my  God,  ascend ; 

Who  to  thy  servant  in  distress 

Such  bounty  didst  extend. 

PSAL.M    14. 

1  SURE  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose. 

That  God  is  nothing  but  a  name ; 
Corrupt  and  lewd  their  practice  grows  ; 
No  breast  is  warm'd  Avith  holy  flame. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  Heaven's  high  tower, 

And  all  the  sons  of  men  did  view, 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  power  ; 
If  any  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside, 

All  were  degenerate  grown  and  base  ; 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
Not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  can  these  workers  of  deceit 

Be  all  so  dull  and  senseless  grown, 
That  they,  l.'ke  bread,  my  people  eat, 
And  God's  almighty  power  disown  ? 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 

When  his  just  wrath  shall  them  o'ertake  ? 
For  to  the  righteous  God  is  near, 
And  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

6  111  men,  in  vain,  with  scorn  expose 

Those  methods  which  the  good  pursue  ; 
Since  God  a  refuge  is  for  those 
Whom  his  just  eyes  with  favour  view. 

7  Would  he  his  saving  power  employ 

To  break  his  people's  servile  band, 
Then  shouts  of  universal  joy 
Should  loudly  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM    15. 

1  LORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 
To  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there  ? 


PSALMS.  373 

2  'Tis  he,  whose  every  thought  and  deed 

By  rules  of  virtue  moves  ; 
Whose  gen'rous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

His  neighbour's  fame  to  wound  ; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
By  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power, 

Can  treat  with  just  neglect  ; 
And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rags, 
Religiously  respect. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

Has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  Whose  soul  in  usury  disdains 

His  treasure  to  employ  ; 
Whom  no  rewards  can  ever  bribe 
The  guiltless  to  destroy. 

7  The  man,  who  by  his  steady  course 

Has  happiness  insured, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand, 
By  Providence  secured. 

PSALM    16. 

1  PROTECT  me  from  my  cruel  foes, 

And  shield  me,  Lord,  from  harm ; 
Because  my  trust  I  still  repose 
On  thy  almighty  arm. 

2  My  soul  all  help  but  thine  does  slight, 

All  gods  but  thee  disown  ; 
Yet  can  no  deeds  of  mine  requite 
The  goodness  thou  hast  shown. 

3  But  those  that  strictly  virtuous  are, 

And  love  the  thing  that's  right, 
To  favour  always,  and  prefer, 
Shall  be  my  chief  delight. 

4  How  shall  their  sorrows  be  increased, 

Who  other  gods  adore  ! 
Their  bloody  off' rings  I  detest, 
Their  very  names  abhor. 

5  My  lot  is  fall'n  in  that  blest  land 

Where  God  is  truly  known  ; 

He  fills  my  cup  with  lib'ral  hand, 

'Tis  he  supports  my  throne. 

6  In  nature's  most  delightful  scene 

My  happy  portion  lies  ; 
The  place  of  my  appointed  reign 
All  other  lands  outvies. 


376  PSALMS. 

7  Therefore  my  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

Whose  precepts  give  me  light ; 
And  private  counsel  still  afford 
In  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

8  I  strive  each  action  to  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye  ; 
No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
Because  he  still  is  nigh. 

9  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 

My  glory  does  rejoice  ; 
My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise, 
Waked  by  his  powerful  voice. 

10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath, 

My  soul  from  hell  shalt  free ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 
The  least  corruption  see. 

11  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  life  display, 

Which  to  thy  presence  lead  ; 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 

PSALM    17. 

1  TO  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint 

Attend,  O  righteous  Lord  ; 
And  to  my  prayer,  as  'tis  unfeign'd, 
A  gracious  ear  afford. 

2  As  in  thy  sight  I  am  approved, 

So  let  my  sentence  be  ; 
And  with  impartial  eyes,  O  Lord, 
My  upright  dealing  see. 

3  For  thou  hast  search'd  my  heart  by  day, 

And  visited  by  night ; 
And,  on  the  strictest  trial,  found 
Its  secret  motions  right. 

Nor  shall  thy  justice,  Lord,  alone 
My  heart's  designs  acquit ; 

For  I  have  purposed  that  my  tongue 
Shall  no  offence  commit. 

4  I  know  what  wicked  men  would  do, 

Their  safety  to  maintain  ; 
But  me  thy  just  and  mild  commands 
From  bloody  paths  restrain. 

5  That  I  may  still,  in  spite  of  wrongs, 

My  innocence  secure, 
O  guide  me  in  thy  righteous  ways, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sure. 

6  Since,  heretofore,  I  ne'er  in  vain 

To  thee  my  prayer  address'd  ; 
O  !  now,  my  God,  incline  thine  ear 
To  this  my  just  request ! 


PSALMS.  377 

7  The  wonders  of  thy  truth  and  love 
In  my  defence  engage  ; 
Thou,  whose  right  hand  preserves  thy  saints 
From  their  oppressors'  rage. 

PART    II. 

8,  9  0 !  keep  me  in  thy  tenderest  care ; 
Thy  shelt'ring  wings  stretch  out, 
To  guard  me  safe  from  savage  foes, 
That  compass  me  about  : 

10  O'ergrown  with  luxury,  enclosed 

In  their  own  fat  they  lie ; 
And,  with  a  proud  blaspheming  mouth, 
Both  God  and  man  defy. 

11  Well  may  they  boast,  for  they  have  now 

My  paths  encompass'd  round ; 
Their  eyes  at  watch,  their  bodies  bow'd, 
And  couching  on  the  ground ; 

12  In  posture  of  a  lion  set, 

When  greedy  of  his  prey  ; 
Or  a  young  lion,  when  he  lurks 
Within  a  covert  way. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord,  defeat  their  plots, 

Their  swelling  rage  control ; 
From  wicked  men,  who  are  thy  sword, 
Deliver  thou  my  soul : 

14  From  worldly  men,  thy  sharpest  scourge, 

Whose  portion  's  here  below ; 
Who,  fill'd  with  earthly  stores,  aspire 
No  other  bliss  to  know. 

16  Their  race  is  num'rous,  that  partake 
Their  substance  while  they  live  ; 
Their  heirs  survive,  to  Avhom  they  may 
The  vast  remainder  give. 

15  But  I,  in  uprightness,  thy  face 

Shall  view  without  control ; 
And,  waking,  shall  its  image  find 
Reflected  in  my  soul. 

VSAXJtt.    18. 

1,  2  NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock 
A  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 

Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 

My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power ; 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 

At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  prayer,       i 
To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  from  my  treach'rous  foe. 


378  PSALMS. 

4,  5  By  floods  of  wicked  men  distress'd, 
With  seas  of  sorrow  compass'd  round, 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  oppress'd, 
In  death's  unwieldy  fetters  bound  ; 

0  To  heav'n  I  made  my  mournful  prayer, 
To  God  address'd  my  humble  moan  ; 
Who  graciously  inclined  his  ear, 
And  heard  me  from  his  lofty  throne. 

PART    II. 

7  When  God  arose  my  part  to  take, 

The  conscious  earth  was  struck  with  fear ; 
The  hills  did  at  his  presence  shake, 
Nor  could  his  dreadful  fury  bear, 

8  Thick  clouds  of  smoke  dispers'd  abroad, 

Ensigns  of  wrath,  before  him  came  ; 
Devouring  fire  around  him  glow'd, 
That  coals  were  kindled  at  its  flame. 

9  He  left  the  beauteous  realms  of  light, 

Whilst  heaven  bow'd  down  its  awful  head  ; 
Beneath  his  feet  substantial  night 
Was  like  a  sable  carpet  spread. 

10  The  chariot  of  the  King  of  kings, 

Which  active  troops  of  angels  drew, 
On  a  strong  tempest's  rapid  wings, 
With  most  amazing  swiftness  flew. 

1 1,  12  Black  wat'ry  mists  and  clouds  conspired 
With  thickest  shades  his  face  to  veil ; 
But  at  his  brightness  soon  retired, 
And  fell  in  showers  of  fire  and  hail. 

13  Through  heav'n's  wide  arch  a  thund'ring  peal 

God's  angry  voice  did  loudly  roar ; 
While  earth's  sad  face  with  heaps  of  hail 
And  flakes  of  fire  was  cover'd  o'er. 

14  His  sharpen'd  arrows  round  he  threw, 

Which  made  his  scatter'd  foes  retreat ; 
Like  darts  his  nimble  lightnings  flew, 
And  quickly  finish'd  their  defeat. 

15  The  deep  its  secret  stores  disclosed, 

The  world's  foundations  naked  lay; 
By  his  avenging  wrath  exposed, 

Which  fiercely  raged  that  dreadful  day. 

part'  III. 

16  The  Lord  did  on  my  side  engage ; 

From  heav'n,  his  throne,  my  cause  upheld  ; 
And  snatched  me  from  the  furious  rage 
Of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  swell'd. 

17  God  his  resistless  power  employ'd 

My  strongest  foes'  attempts  to  break ; 
Who  else  with  ease  had  soon  destroy'd 
The  weak  defence  that  I  could  make, 


PSALMS.  379 

18  Their  subtle  rage  had  near  prevail'd, 

When  I  distress'd  and  friendless  lay  ; 
But  still,  when  other  succours  fail'd, 
God  was  my  firm  support  and  stay. 

19  From  dangers  that  enclosed  me  round, 

He  brought  me  forth  and  sot  mo  free ; 
For  some  just  cause  his  goodness  found  . 
That  moved  him  to  delight  in  me. 

20  Because  in  me  no  guilt  remains, 

God  does  his  gracious  help  extend  ; 
My  hands  are  free  from  bloody  stains  ; 
Therefore  the  Lord  is  still  my  friend. 

12,  22  For  I  his  judgments  keep  in  sight, 
In  his  just  paths  I  always  trod  ; 
I  never  did  his  statutes  slight, 
Nor  loosely  wander'd  from  my  God. 

23,  24  But  still  my  soul,  sincere  and  pure, 
Did  even  from  darling  sins  refrain ; 
His  favours  therefore  yet  endure, 
Because  my  heart  and  hands  are  clean. 

PART    IV. 

25,  26  Thou  suit'st,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways 
To  various  paths  of  human-kind  ; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 
With  thee  shall  wondrous  mercy  find. 

Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  show  ; 

The  pure  thy  purity  shall  see  : 
Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go, 

Shall  meet  with  d  ue  returns  from  thee. 

27,  28  That  he  the  humble  soul  will  save, 

And  crush  the  haughty's  boasted  might. 
In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 

Whose  darkness  he  has  turn'd  to  light. 

29  On  his  firm  succour  I  relied, 

And  did  o'er  num'rous  foes  prevail ; 
Nor  fear'd,  whilst  he  was  on  my  side, 
The  best  defended  walls  to  scale. 

30  For  God's  design  shall  still  succeed, 

His  word  will  bear  the  utmost  test  ; 
He's  a  strong  shield  to  all  that  need, 
And  on  his  sure  protection  rest. 

31  Who  then  deserves  to  be  adored, 

But  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend  ? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
Can  with  resistless  power  defend  ? 

PART    V. 

32,  33  'Tis  God  that  girds  my  armour  on, 
And  all  my  just  designs  fulfils  ; 
Through  him  my  feet  can  swiftly  run, 
And  nimbly  climb  the  steepest  hills. 


380  PSALMS. 

34  Lessons  of  war  from  him  I  take, 

And  manly  weapons  learn  to  wield ; 
Strong  bows  of  steel  with  ease  I  break, 
Forc'd  by  my  stronger  arms  to  yield. 

35  The  buckler  of  his  saving  health 

Protects  me  from  assaulting  foes  ; 
His  hand  sustains  me  still ;  my  wealth 
And  greatness  from  his  bounty  flows. 

36  My  goings  he  enlarged  abroad, 

Till  then  to  narrow  paths  confin'd  ; 
And,  when  in  slipp'ry  ways  I  trod, 
The  method  of  my  steps  design'd. 

37  Through  him  I  numerous  hosts  defeat, 

And  flying  squadrons  captive  take  ; 
Nor  from  my  fierce  pursuit  retreat, 
Till  I  a  final  conquest  make. 

38  Cover'd  with  wounds,  in  vain  they  try 

Their  vanquished  heads  again  to  rear  ; 
Spite  of  their  boasted  strength,  they  lie 
Beneath  my  feet,  and  grovel  there. 

39  God,  when  fresh  armies  take  the  field, 

Recruits  my  strength,  my  courage  warms  ; 
He  makes  my  strong  opposers  yield, 
Subdued  by  my  prevailing  arms. 

40  Through  him  the  necks  of  prostrate  foes 

My  conq'ring  feet  in  triumph  press  ; 
Aided  by  him,  I  root  out  those 
Who  hate  and  envy  my  success. 

41  With  loud  complaints  all  friends  they  tried ; 

But  none  was  able  to  defend  ; 
At  length  to  God  for  help  they  cried  ; 
But  God  would  no  assistance  lend. 

42  Like  flying  dust,  which  winds  pursue, 

Their  broken  troops  I  scatter'd  round ; 
Their  slaughter'd  bodies  forth  I  threw, 
Like  loathsome  dirt,  that  clogs  the  ground. 


43  Our  factious  tribes,  at  strife  till  now, 

By  God's  appointment  me  obey  ; 
The  heathen  to  my  sceptre  bow, 
And  foreign  nations  own  my  sway. 

44  Remotest  realms  their  homage  send, 

When  my  successful  name  they  hear ; 
Strangers  for  my  commands  attend, 
Charm'd  with  respect,  or  awed  by  fear. 

45  All  to  my  summons  tamely  yield, 

Or  soon  in  battle  are  dismay'd ; 
For  stronger  holds  they  quit  the  field, 
And  still  in  strongest  holds  afraid. 


PSALMS.  381 


46  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  praised, 

The  rock  on  -whose  defence  I  rest ! 

To  highest  heav'ns  his  name  be  raised, 

Who  me  with  his  salvation  blest ! 

47  'Tis  God  that  still  supports  my  right ; 

His  just  revenge  my  foes  pursues  ; 
'Tis  he,  that,  with  resistless  might, 
Fierce  nations  to  my  yoke  subdues. 

48  My  universal  safeguard  he  ! 

From  whom  my  lasting  honours  flow  ; 
He  made  me  great,  and  set  me  free 
From  my  remorseless  bloody  foe. 

49  Therefore,  to  celebrate  his  fame, 

My  grateful  voice  to  heaven  I'll  raise ; 
And  nations,  strangers  to  his  name, 
Shall  thus  be  taught  to  sing  his  praise  : 

50  "  God  to  his  king  deliv'rance  sends ; 

"  Shows  his  anointed  signal  grace ; 
"  His  mercy  evermore  extends 
"  To  David  and  his  promis'd  race." 

PSALM    19. 

1  THE  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory,  Lord 

Which  that  alone  can  fill ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

Fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings  ; 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
Divine  instruction  springs. 

3  Their  pow'rful  language  to  no  realm 

Or  region  is  confin'd  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
Alike  by  all  mankind. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

Through  earth's  extent  display  ; 
Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
Does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  No  bridegroom  on  his  nuptial  day 

Has  such  a  cheerful  face  ; 

No  giant  does  like  him  rejoice 

To  run  his  glorious  race. 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east. 

His  restless  course  he  goes  ; 
And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light 
And  vital  warmth  bestows. 

PART    II. 

7  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul ; 

Reclaims  from  false  desires  ; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 


382  PSALMS. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight ; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

9  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 

On  sure  foundations  laid  ; 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd  ; 

10  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

Or  gold  refin'd  with  skill ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 
That  from  the  comb  distil. 

1 1  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 

And  friendly  warnings  give  ; 
Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

12  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 

He  does  from  virtue  fall  1 
O  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
Thou  God  that  know'st  them  all  ! 

13  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 

Dominion  have  o'er  me ; 
That,  by  thy  grace  preserv'd,  I  may 
The  great  transgression  flee. 

14  So  shall  my  prayer  and  praises  be 

With  thy  acceptance  blest ; 
And  I  secure  on  thy  defence, 
My  strength  and  Saviour,  rest. 

PSALM    30. 

1  THE  Lord  to  thy  request  attend, 

And  hear  thee  in  distress ; 
The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend, 
And  grant  thy  arms  success  : 

2  To  aid  thee  from  on  high  repair, 

And  strength  from  Sion  give  ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings  there, 

Thy  sacrifice  receive ; 

4  To  compass  thy  own  heart's  desire, 

Thy  counsels  still  direct ; 
Make  kindly  ail  events  conspire 
To  bring  them  to  effect. 

5  To  thy  salvation,  Lord,  for  aid 

We  cheerfully  repair, 
With  banners  in  thy  name  display'd  ; 
"  The  Lord  accept  thy  prayer." 

6  Our  hopes  are  fix'd,  that  now  the  Lord, 

Our  sovereign  will  defend  ; 
From  heaven  resistless  aid  afford, 
And  to  his  prayer  attend. 


PSALMS.  383 

7  Some  trust  in  steeds  for  war  design'd ; 

On  chariots  some  rely  ; 
Against  them  all  we'll  call  to  mind 
The  power  of  God  most  high. 

8  But  from  their  steeds  and  chariots  thrown, 

Behold  them  through  the  plain, 
Disorder'd,  broke,  and  trampled  down, 
Whilst  firm  our  troops  remain. 

9  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  still  proceed 

Our  rightful  cause  to  bless  ; 
Hear,  King  of  heaven,  in  times  of  need. 
The  prayers  that  we  address. 

PSALM    21. 

1  THE  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise 

Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice  : 
With  thy  salvation  crown'd,  shall  raise 
To  heaven  his  cheerful  voice. 

2  For  thou,  whate'er  his  lips  request, 

Not  only  dost  impart ; 
But  hast,  with  thy  acceptance,  blest 
The  wishes  of  his  heart. 

3  Thy  goodness  and  thy  tender  care 

Have  all  his  hopes  outgone  ; 
A  crown  of  gold  thou  mad'st  him  wear, 
And  sett'st  it  firmly  on. 

4  He  pray'd  for  life  ;  and  thou,  O  Lord, 

Didst  to  his  prayer  attend, 

And  graciously  to  him  afford 

A  life  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

5  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round 

Has  spread  his  glorious  name  ; 
And  his  successful  actions  crown'd 
With  majesty  and  fame. 

6  Eternal  blessings  thou  bestow'st, 

And  mak'st  his  joys  increase  ; 
Whilst  thou  to  him  unclouded  show'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face. 

PART    II. 

7  Because  the  king  on  God  alone 

For  timely  aid  relies ; 
His  mercy  still  supports  his  throne, 
And  all  his  wants  supplies. 

8  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

Shall  feel  thy  heavy  hand  ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 
That  hate  thy  mild  command. 

9  When  thou  against  them  dost  engage, 

Thy  just  but  dreadful  doom 
Shall,  like  a  glowing  oven's  rage, 
Their  hopes  and  them  consume. 


384  PSALMS. 

10  Nor  shall  thy  furious  anger  cease, 

Or  with  their  ruin  end  ; 
But  root  out  all  their  guilty  race, 
And  to  their  seed  extend. 

11  For  all  their  thoughts  were  set  on  ill. 

Their  hearts  on  malice  bent ; 
But  thou  with  watchful  care  didst  still 
The  ill  effects  prevent. 

12  While  they  their  swift  retreat  shall  make 

To  'scape  thy  dreadful  might, 

Thy  swifter  arrows  shall  o'ertake, 

And  gall  them  in  their  flight. 

13  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  strength  disclose, 

And  thus  exalt  thy  fame ; 
Whilst  we  glad  songs  of  praise  compose 
To  thy  almighty  name. 

PSALM    33. 

1  MY  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me 

When  I  with  anguish  faint  ? 
Oh  !  why  so  far  from  me  remov;d, 
And  from  my  loud  complaint  1 

2  All  day,  but  all  the  day  unheard. 

To  thee  do  I  complain  ; 
With  cries  implore  relief  all  night, 
But  cry  all  night  in  vain. 

3  Yet  thou  art  still  the  righteous  Judge 

Of  innocence  oppress'd ; 
And  therefore  Israel's  praises  are 
Of  right  to  thee  address'd. 

4,  5  On  thee  our  ancestors  relied, 
And  thy  deliv'rance  found  ; 
With  pious  confidence  they  pray'd, 
And  with  success  were  crown'd. 

6  But  I  am  treated  like  a  worm ; 

Like  none  of  human  birth  ; 
Not  only  by  the  great  revil'd, 
But  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

7  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crowd 

My  agonies  survey ; 
They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head. 
And  thus  deriding  say  : 

8  "  In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 

"  That  he  was  heav'n's  delight ; 
"  Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  now 
"  And  oavti  his  favourite." 

PART    II. 

9  Thou  mad'st  my  teeming  mother's  womb 

A  living  offspring  bear  ; 
When  but  a  suckling  at  the  breast. 
I  was  thy  early  care. 


PSALMS.  385 

10  Thou,  guardian-like,  didst  shield  from  wrongs 

My  helpless  infant  days  ; 
And  since  hast  been  my  God,  and  guide, 
Through  life's  bewilder'd  ways. 

11  WithdraAv  not  then  so  far  from  me, 

When  trouble  is  so  nigh ; 
O  send  me  help  !  thy  help,  on  which 
I  only  can  rely. 

12  High-pamper'd  bulls,  a  frowning  herd, 

From  Basan's  forest  met, 
With  strength  proportion'd  to  their  rage, 
Have  me  around  beset. 

13  They  gape  on  me,  and  every  mouth 

A  yawning  grave  appears  ; 
The  desert  lion's  savage  roar 
Less  dreadful  is  than  theirs. 


14  My  blood  like  water  's  spill'd,  my  joints 

Are  rack'd  and  out  of  frame  ; 
My  heart  dissolves  Avithin  my  breast, 
Like  wax  before  the  flame. 

15  My  strength,  like  potter's  earth,  is  parch'd  ; 

My  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws  ; 
And  to  the  silent  shades  of  death 
My  fainting  soul  withdraws. 

16  Like  blood-hounds,  to  surround  me,  they 

In  pack'd  assemblies  meet : 
They  pierc'd  my  inoffensive  hands ; 
They  pierc'd  my  harmless  feet. 

17  My  body's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones 

Distinctly  may  be  told  ; 

Yet  such  a  spectacle  of  wo 

As  pastime  they  behold. 

18  As  spoil,  my  garments  they  divide, 

Lots  for  my  vesture  cast ; 

19  Therefore  approach,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 

And  to  my  succour  haste. 

20  From  their  sharp  swords  protect  thou  me, 

Of  all  but  life  bereft ; 
Nor  let  my  darling  in  the  power 
Of  cruel  dogs  be  left. 

21  To  save  me  from  the  lion's  jaws, 

Thy  present  succour  send  ; 

As  once,  from  goring  unicorns, 

Thou  didst  my  life  defend. 

22  Then  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 

The  triumphs  of  thy  name  ; 
In  presence  of  assembled  saints 
Thy  glory  thus  proclaim : 
17 


386  PSALMS. 

23  "  Ye  worshippers  of  Jacob's  God, 

"  All  you  of  Israel's  line, 
"  O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise 
"  Sincere  obedience  join. 

24  "  He  ne'er  disdain'd  on  low  distress 

"  To  cast  a  gracious  eye  ; 
"  Nor  turn'd  from  poverty  his  face, 
"  But  hears  its  humble  cry." 

PART    IV. 

25  Thus,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  I 

My  cheerful  thanks  express  ; 
In  presence  of  thy  saints  perform 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 

Shall  find  my  table  spread  ; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

27  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 

To  God  their  homage  pay  ; 
And  scatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 
One  sovereign  Lord  obey. 

28  'Tis  his  supreme  prerogative 

O'er  subject  kings  to  reign  ; 
Tis  just  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 
Who  does  the  world  sustain. 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 

His  bounty  must  confess  ; 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  reliev'd, 
Their  gen'rous  Patron  bless. 

With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 

They  all  for  aid  resort ; 
That  pow'r,  which  first  their  beings  gave, 

Can  only  them  support. 

30,  31  Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 
Devoted  to  his  name, 
To  their  admiring  heirs  his  truth. 
And  glorious  acts,  proclaim. 

PSALM    23. 

1  THE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide; 
The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  soul  reclaim, 

And,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  bumble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 


PSALMS.  38? 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

From  fear  and  danger  free ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  In  presence  of  my  spiteful  foes 

He  does  my  table  spread  ; 
He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine, 
With  oil  anoints  my  head. 

6  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  his  temple  spend. 

PSAIiM    34. 

1  THE  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 

The  Lord's  her  fulness  is ; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 
By  sov'reign  right  are  his. 

2  He  fram'd  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas ; 

And  his  almighty  hand, 
Upon  inconstant  floods  has  made 
The  stable  fabric  stand. 

3  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 

One  chosen  seat  design'd  ; 
Oh  !  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 
Deserv'd  admittance  find  1 

4  The  man,  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure, 

Whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  free  ; 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
To  gainful  perjury. 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 

Shall  show'r  his  blessings  down  ; 
Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 
With  righteousness  to  crown. 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 

The  sacred  courts  are  trod ; 
And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 
The  face  of  Jacob's  God. 

7  Erect  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 

Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory  :  see  !  he  comes 
With  his  celestial  train. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  1  who  ? 

The  Lord,  for  strength  renown'd  ; 
In  battle  mighty ;  o'er  his  foes 
Eternal  victor  crown'd. 

9  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfold 

In  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory :  see  !  he  comes 
With  all  his  shining  train. 


388  PSALMS. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  who  1 
The  Lord  of  hosts  renown'd  ; 
Of  Glory  he  alone  is  King, 
Who  is  with  glory  crown'd. 

PSALM     35. 

1,  2  TO  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 
I  lift  my  heart  and  voice  ; 
O  !  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  foes  rejoice  ! 

3  Those  who  on  thee  rely, 
Let  no  disgrace  attend  ; 
Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such 
As  wilfully  offend. 

4,  5  To  me  thy  truth  impart, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  way ; 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help; 
On  thee  I  wait  all  day. 

6  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 

O  Lord,  recall  to  mind  ; 

And  graciously  continue  still, 

As  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

7  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 

Be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  goodness'  sake 
In  mercy  think  on  me. 

8  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 

The  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wand'ring  sinners  home, 
And  teaching  them  his  ways. 

9  He  those  in  justice  guides, 

Who  his  direction  seek  ; 
And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 

10  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 

Both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
To  his  blest  will  incline. 

PART    II. 

11  Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 

That  most  exalts  thy  fame, 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  O  Lord, 
And  so  advance  thy  name. 

12  Whoe'er,  with  humble  fear, 

To  God  his  duty  pays, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guide, 
In  all  his  righteous  ways. 

13  His  quiet  soul  with  peace 

Shall  be  for  ever  bless'd  ; 
And  by  his  num'rous  race  the  land 
Successively  possess'd. 


PSALMS.  389 

14  For  God  to  all  his  saints 

His  secret  will  imparts, 
And  does  his  gracious  cov'nant  write 
In  their  obedient  hearts. 

15  To  him  I  lift  my  eyes, 

And  wait  his  timely  aid, 
Who  breaks  the  strong  and  treach'rous  snare, 
Which  for  my  feet  was  laid. 

16  O  !  turn,  and  all  my  griefs, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  redress  ; 
For  I  am  compass'd  round  with  woes, 
And  plung'd  in  deep  distress. 

17  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 

To  mighty  sums  increase  ; 

0  !  from  this  dark  and  dismal  state 
My  troubled  soul  release  ! 

18  Do  thou,  with  tender  eyes, 

My  sad  afflictions  see ; 
Acquit  me,  Lord,  and  from  my  guilt 
Entirely  set  me  free. 

19  Consider,  Lord,  my  foes, 

How  vast  their  numbers  grow, 
What  lawless  force  and  rage  they  use, 
What  boundless  hate  they  show ! 

20  Protect,  and  set  my  soul 

From  their  swift  malice  free  ; 
Nor  let  me  be  asham'd,  who  place 
My  steadfast  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  all  my  righteous  acts 

To  full  perfection  rise  ; 
Because  my  firm  and  constant  hope 
On  thee  alone  relies. 

22  To  Israel's  chosen  race 

Continue  ever  kind  ; 
And  in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 
Let  them  thy  succour  find. 

PSALM    36. 

1  JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
Of  righteousness  have  trod  ; 

1  cannot  fail,  who  all  my  trust 

Repose  on  thee,  my  God. 

2,  3  Search  thou  my  heart,  whose  innocence 
Will  shine  the  more  'tis  tried  ; 
For  I  have  kept  thy  grace  in  view, 
And  made  thy  truth  my  guide. 

4  I  never  for  companions  took 
The  idle  or  profane ; 
No  hypocrite,  Avith  all  his  arts, 
Could  e'er  my  friendship  gain. 


390  PSALMS. 

5  I  hate  the  busy  plotting  crew, 

Who  make  distracted  times  ; 
And  shun  their  wicked  company. 
As  I  avoid  their  crimes. 

6  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

And  bring  a  heart  so  pure, 
That  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 
My  welcome  shall  secure. 

7,  8  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 
How  thy  renown  excels  ; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  thy  honour  dwells. 

9  Pass  not  on  me  the  sinners'  doom, 
Who  murder  make  their  trade  ; 

10  Who  others'  rights,  by  secret  bribes, 

Or  open  force,  invade. 

1 1  But  I  will  walk  in  paths  of  truth, 

And  innocence  pursue ; 
Protect  me,  therefore,  and  to  me 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  renew. 

12  In  spite  of  all  assaulting  foes, 

I  still  maintain  my  ground  ; 
And  shall  survive  among  thy  saints, 
Thy  praises  to  resound, 

PSALM    2t. 

1  WHOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me 

Is  saving  health  and  light  ? 
Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports, 
What  can  my  soul  affright  7 

2  With  fierce  intent  my  flesh  to  tear, 

When  foes  beset  me  round, 
They  stumbled,  and  their  haughty  crests 
Were  made  to  strike  the  ground. 

3  Through  him  my  heart,  undaunted,  dares 

With  mighty  hosts  to  cope ; 
Through  him,  in  doubtful  straits  of  war, 
For  good  success  I  hope. 

4  Henceforth,  within  his  house  to  dwell 

I  earnestly  desire  ; 
His  wondrous  beauty  there  to  view, 
And  of  his  will  inquire. 

5  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  rest, 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 
In  that  secure  recess : 

6  Whilst  Gon  o'er  all  my  haughty  foes 

My  lofty  head  shall  raise  ; 
And  I  my  joyful  tribute  bring, 
With  grateful  songs  of  praise. 


PSALMS.  391 

PART    II, 

7  Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice. 

Whene'er  to  thee  I  cry ; 
In  mercy  my  complaints  receive. 
Nor  my  request  deny. 

8  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 

Thou  kindly  dost  advise  ; 
"  Thy  glorious  face  I'll  always  seek," 
My  grateful  heart  replies. 

9  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord, 

Nor  me  in  wrath  reject ; 
My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
Thou  didst  so  oft  protect. 

10  Though  all  my  friends,  and  kindred  too, 

Their  helpless  charge  forsake, 
Yet  thou,  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
Wilt  care  and  pity  take. 

11  Instruct  me  in  thy  paths,  O  Lord, 

My  ways  directly  guide  ; 
Lest  envious  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
Should  see  me  tread  aside. 

12  Lord,  disappoint  my  cruel  foes ; 

Defeat  their  ill  desire, 
Whose  lying  lips,  and  bloody  hands, 
Against  my  peace  conspire. 

13  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 

Should  with  thy  love  be  crown'd ; 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
With  sorrow  compass'd  round. 

14  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 

Who  will  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength  :  do  thou  thy  part, 
And  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

PSALM    3  8. 

1  O  LORD,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry, 

In  sighs  consume  my  breath ; 
O  !  answer,  or  I  shall  become 
Like  those  that  sleep  in  death. 

2  Regard  my  supplication,  Lord, 

The  cries  that  I  repeat, 
With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
Before  thy  mercy-seat. 

3  Let  me  escape  the  sinners'  doom, 

Who  make  a  trade  of  ill, 
And  ever  speak  the  person  fair, 
Whose  blood  they  mean  to  spill. 

4  According  to  their  crimes'  extent, 

Let  justice  have  its  course  ; 
Relentless  be  to  them,  as  they 
Have  sinn'd  without  remorse. 


982  PSALMS. 

5  Since  they  the  works  of  God  despise, 

Nor  will  his  grace  adore  ; 
His  wrath  shall  utterly  destroy, 
And  build  them  up  no  more. 

6  But  I,  with  due  acknowledgment, 

His  praises  will  resound, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
A  gracious  answer  found. 

7  My  heart  its  confidence  reposed 

In  God,  my  strength  and  shield  ; 
In  him  I  trusted,  and  return'd 
Triumphant  from  the  field. 

As  he  hath  made  my  joys  complete, 

'Tis  jiist  that  I  should  raise 
The  cheerful  tribute  of  my  thanks, 

And  thus  resound  his  praise  : 

8  "  His  aiding  pow'r  supports  the  troops, 

"  That  my  just  cause  maintain  : 
"  'Twas  he  advanced  me  to  the  throne ; 
"  Tis  he  secures  my  reign." 

9  Preserve  thy  chosen,  and  proceed 

Thine  heritage  to  bless  ; 
With  plenty  prosper  them,  in  peace ; 
In  battle,  with  success. 

PSALM    29. 

1  YE  princes,  that  in  might  excel, 

Your  grateful  sacrifice  prepare ; 
God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
His  wondrous  power  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  name  fresh  altars  raise ; 

Devoutly  due  respect  afford ; 
Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise, 
Where  he's  with  solemn  state  ador'd. 

3  'Tis  he  that,  with  amazing  noise, 

The  wat'ry  clouds  in  sunder  breaks ; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 
When  he  from  heav'n  in  thunder  speaks. 

4,  5  How  full  of  pow'r  his  voice  appears ! 
With  what  majestic  terror  crown'd  ! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
And  strews  their  scatter'd  branches  round. 

6  They,  and  the  hills  on  which  they  grow, 
Are  sometimes  hurried  far  away  ; 
And  leap,  like  hinds  that  bounding  go, 
Or  unicorns  in  youthful  play. 

7,  8  When  God  in  thunder  loudly  speaks, 
And  scatter'd  flames  of  lightning  sends, 
The  forest  nods,  the  desert  quakes, 
And  stubborn  Kadesh  lowly  bends. 


PSALMS.  393 


9  He  makes  the  hinds  to  cast  their  young, 
And  lays  the  beasts'  dark  coverts  bare ; 
While  those  that  to  his  courts  belong, 
Securely  sing  his  praises  there. 

10,  11  God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high  ; 
His  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease  ; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
And  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 

PSALM    30. 

1  I'LL  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord, 
Who  didst  thy  power  employ 
To  raise  my  drooping  head,  and  check 
My  foes'  insulting  joy. 

2,  3  In  my  distress  I  cried  to  thee, 
Who  kindly  didst  relieve, 
And  from  the  grave's  expecting  jaws 
My  hopeless  life  retrieve. 

4  Thus  to  his  courts,  ye  saints  of  his, 

With  songs  of  praise  repair ; 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
And  providential  care. 

5  His  wrath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 

His  favour  no  decay ; 
Your  night  of  grief  is  recompensed 
With  joy's  returning  day. 

6  But  I,  in  prosp'rous  days  presumed ; 

No  sudden  change  I  fear'd ; 

Whilst  in  my  sunshine  of  success 

No  low'ring  cloud  appear'd. 

7  But  soon  I  found  thy  favour,  Lord, 

My  empire's  only  trust ; 
For  when  thou  hid'st  thy  face,  I  saw 
My  honour  laid  in  dust. 

8  Then,  as  I  vainly  had  presumed, 

My  error  I  confess'd  ; 
And  thus  with  supplicating  voice, 
Thy  mercy's  throne  address'd  : 

9  "  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood, 

"  Congeal'd  by  death's  cold  night? 
"  Can  silent  ashes  speak  thy  praise, 
"  Thy  wondrous  truth  recite  1 

10  "  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  in  mercy  hear ; 

"  Thy  wonted  aid  extend ; 
"  Do  thou  send  help,  on  whom  alone 
"  I  can  for  help  depend." 

11  'Tis  done  !  thou  hast  my  mournful  scene 

To  songs  and  dances  turn'd; 
Invested  me  with  robes  of  state, 
Who  late  in  sackcloth  mourn'd. 
17* 


394  PSALMS. 

12  Exalted  thus,  I'll  gladly  sing 
Thy  praise  in  grateful  verse  ; 
And,  as  thy  favours  endless  are, 
Thy  endless  praise  rehearse. 

PSALM    31. 

1  DEFEND  me,  Lord,  from  shame, 

For  still  I  trust  in  thee : 
As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  name, 
From  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear, 

And  speedy  succour  send  ; 
Do  thou  my  steadfast  rock  appear, 
To  shelter  and  defend. 

3  Since  thou,  when  foes  oppress, 

My  rock  and  fortress  art, 
To  guide  me  forth  from  this  distress, 
Thy  wonted  help  impart. 

4  Release  me  from  the  snare, 

Which  they  have  closely  laid  ; 
Since  I,  O  God,  my  strength,  repair 
To  thee  alone  for  aid. 

5  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 

My  life,  and  all  that's  mine, 
(For  thou  preserv'dst  me  from  my  youth,) 
I  willingly  resign. 

6  All  vain  designs  I  hate 

Of  those  that  trust  in  lies  ; 
And  still  my  soul  in  every  state, 
To  God  for  succour  flies. 

PART     II. 

7  Those  mercies  thou  hast  shown, 

I'll  cheerfully  express ; 
For  thou  hast  seen  my  straits,  and  known 
My  soul  in  deep  distress. 

8  When  Keilah's  treach'rous  race 

Did  all  my  strength  enclose, 
Thou  gav'st  my  feet  a  larger  space, 
To  shun  my  watchful  foes. 

9  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  display, 

And  hear  my  just  complaint ; 

For  both  my  soul  and  flesh  decay, 

With  grief  and  hunger  faint. 

10  Sad  thoughts  my  life  oppress  ; 

My  years  are  spent  in  groans  ; 
My  sins  have  made  my  strength  decrease. 
And  e'en  consum'd  my  bones. 

1 1  My  foes  my  suff  rings  mock'd  ; 

My  neighbours  did  upbraid  ; 
My  friends,  at  sight  of  me,  were  shock'd, 
And  fled,  as  men  dismay'd. 


PSALMS.  395 

12  Forsook  by  all  am  I, 

As  dead,  and  out  of  mind  ; 
And  like  a  shatter'd  vessel  lie, 
Whose  parts  can  ne'er  be  join'd. 

13  Yet  slanderous  words  they  speak, 

And  seem  my  power  to  dread  ; 
Whilst  they  together  counsel  take, 
My  guiltless  blood  to  shed. 

14  But  still  my  steadfast  trust 

I  on  thy  help  repose  : 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
My  soul  with  comfort  knows. 


15  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  wisdom  times  them  all ; 
Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 
From  those  that  seek  his  fall. 

16  The  brightness  of  thy  face 

To  me,  O  Lord,  disclose ; 
And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 
Preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

17  Me  from  dishonour  save, 

Who  still  have  call'd  on  thee  ; 
Let  that,  and  silence  in  the  grave, 
The  sinner's  portion  be. 

18  Do  thou  their  tongues  restrain, 

Whose  breath  in  lies  is  spent ; 
Who  false  reports,  with  proud  disdain, 
Against  the  righteous  vent. 

19  How  great  thy  mercies  are 

To  such  as  fear  thy  name, 
Which  thou  for  those  that  trust  thy  care, 
Dost  to  the  Avorld  proclaim  ! 

20  Thou  keep'st  them  in  thy  sight, 

From  proud  oppressors  free  ; 
From  tongues  that  do  in  strife  delight, 
They  are  preserv'd  by  thee. 

21  With  glory  and  renown 

God's  name  be  ever  bless'd  ; 
Whose  love,  in  Keilah's  well-fenc'd  town, 
Was  wondrously  express'd ! 

22  I  said,  in  hasty  flight, 

"  I'm  banish'd  from  thine  eyes ;" 
Yet  still  thou  kept'st  me  in  thy  sight, 
And  heard'st  my  earnest  cries. 

23  0  !  all  ye  saints,  the  Lord 

With  eager  love  pursue  ; 
Who  to  the  just  will  help  afford, 
And  give  the  proud  their  due. 


396  PSALMS. 

24  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 

Courageously  proceed ; 
For  he  will  still  your  hearts  supply 
With  strength,  in  time  of  need. 

PSALM    32. 

1  HE  's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain'd, 

No  more  in  judgment  to  appear  ; 

2  Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 

And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  the  fretting  sore, 

My  bones  consum'd  without  relief; 
All  day  did  I  with  anguish  roar, 
But  no  complaints  assuaged  my  grief. 

4  Heavy  on  me  thy  hand  remain'd, 

By  day  and  night  alike  distress'd, 
Till  quite  of  vital  moisture  drain'd, 
Like  land  with  summer's  drought  oppress'd. 

5  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclosed, 

The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 
But  thy  forgiveness  interposed, 
And  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

6  True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed, 

Who  seek  thee  whilst  thou  may'st  be  found  ; 
And,  from  the  common  deluge  freed, 
Shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drown'd. 

7  Thy  favour,  Lord,  in  all  distress, 

My  tower  of  refuge  I  must  own  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  haughty  foes  suppress, 
And  me  with  songs  of  triumph  croAvn. 

8  In  my  instruction  then  confide, 

Ye  that  would  truth's  safe  path  descry ; 
Your  progress  I'll  securely  guide, 
And  keep  you  in  my  watchful  eye. 

9  Submit  yourselves  to  wisdom's  rule, 

Like  men  that  reason  have  attain'd  ; 
Not  like  th'  ungovern'd  horse  and  mule, 
Whose  fury  must  be  curb'd  and  rein'd. 

10  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiplied, 

The  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound  ; 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

11  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws. 

Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ  ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

PSALM    33. 

1  LET  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy, 
Their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 
To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 


PSALMS.  397 

2,  3  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes, 
In  joyful  concert  meet ; 
And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 
The  harmony  complete. 

4, 5  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God  ; 
His  works  with  truth  abound  ; 
He  justice  loves  ;  and  all  the  earth 
Is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

6  By  his  Almighty  Word,  at  first, 

The  heav'nly  arch  was  rear'd  ; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
At  his  command  appear'd. 

7  The  swelling  floods,  together  roll'd, 

He  makes  in  heaps  to  lie ; 
And  lays,  as  in  a  storehouse  safe, 
The  wat'ry  treasures  by. 

8,  9  Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 
Before  him  trembling  stand  ; 
For,  when  he  spake  the  word,  'twas  made  ; 
'Twas  fix'd  at  his  command. 

10  He,  when  the  heathen  closely  plot, 

Their  counsels  undermines ; 
His  wisdom  ineffectual  makes 
The  people's  rash  designs. 

11  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 

Shall  stand  for  ever  sure  ; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure. 


12  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 
The  Lord  for  God  is  known  ! 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  beside, 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 

13, 14, 15  He  all  the  nations  of  the  earth. 
From  heav'n,  his  throne,  survey'd  ; 
He  saw  their  works,  and  view'd  their  thoughts  ; 
By  him  their  hearts  were  made. 

16, 17  No  king  is  safe  by  numerous  hosts  ; 
Their  strength  the  strong  deceives  : 
No  managed  horse,  by  force  or  speed, 
His  warlike  rider  saves. 

18, 19  'Tis  God,  who  those  that  trust  in  him 
Beholds  with  gracious  eyes ; 
He  frees  their  soul  from  death  ;  their  want, 
In  time  of  dearth  supplies. 

20, 21  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits  ; 
Our  help  and  shield  is  he ; 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  thee. 


398  PSALMS. 

22  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Do  thou  to  us  extend  ; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

PSAIiM    34. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name  : 

4  When  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 

He  to  my  rescue  came. 

5  Their  drooping  hearts  were  soon  refresh'd, 

Who  look'd  to  him  for  aid ; 
Desir'd  success  in  every  face 
A  cheerful  air  display'd. 

6  "  Behold,"  say  they,  "  behold  the  man, 

"  Whom  providence  reliev'd  ; 
"  The  man  so  dang'rously  beset, 
"  So  wondrously  retriev'd  ! " 

7  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliv'rance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succour  trust. 

8  O !  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

9  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

10  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
And  see  their  needs  supply'd. 

PART    II. 

11  Approach,  ye  piously  disposed, 

And  my  instruction  hear  ; 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
Of  his  religious  fear. 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 

And  prosp'rous  days  would  see, 

13  From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue, 

His  lips  from  falsehood  free ; 


PSALMS.  399 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

And  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 
Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun  ; 
And  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 

15  The  Lord  from  heav'n  beholds  the  just 

With  favourable  eyes ; 
And,  when  distress'd,  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  their  cries  ; 

16  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those 

Whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 
Blot  out  their  hated  name. 

17  Deliv'rance  to  his  saints  he  gives 

When  his  relief  they  crave ; 

18  He  's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 

And  contrite  spirit  save. 

19  The  wicked  oft,  but  still  in  vain, 

Against  the  just  conspire  ; 

20  For  under  their  affliction's  weight 

He  keeps  their  bones  entire. 

21  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts, 

Their  ruin  shall  derive  ; 
Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest, 
Shall  them  and  theirs  survive. 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those 

Who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
His  blessings  shall  descend. 

PSAIiM    35. 

1  AGAINST  all  those  that  strive  with  me, 

O  Lord,  assert  my  right ; 
With  such  as  war  unjustly  wage, 
Do  thou  my  battles  fight. 

2  Thy  buckler  take,  and  bind  thy  shield 

Upon  thy  Avarlike  arm  ; 
Stand  up,  O  God,  in  my  defence, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

3  Bring  forth  thy  spear ;  and  stop  their  course, 

That  haste  my  blood  to  spill ; 

Say  to  my  soul,  "  I  am  thy  health, 

"  And  will  preserve  thee  still." 

4  Let  them  with  shame  be  cover'd  o'er, 

Who  my  destruction  sought ; 
And  such  as  did  my  harm  devise, 
Be  to  confusion  brought. 

5  Then  shall  they  fly,  dispers'd  like  chaff 

Before  the  driving  wind  ; 
God's  vengeful  minister  of  wrath 
Shall  follow  close  behind. 


40U  PSALMS. 

6  And  when,  through  dark  and  slipp'ry  ways, 

They  strive  his  rage  to  shun, 

His  vengeful  ministers  of  wrath 

Shall  goad  them  as  they  run. 

7  Since,  unprovok'd  by  any  wrong, 

They  hid  their  treach'rous  snare ; 
And,  for  my  harmless  soul,  a  pit 
Did,  without  cause,  prepare ; 

8  Surpris'd  by  mischiefs  unforeseen, 

By  their  own  arts  betray'd, 
Their  feet  shall  fall  into  the  net, 
Which  they  for  me  had  laid  : 

9  Whilst  my  glad  soul  shall  God's  great  name 

For  this  deliv'rance  bless, 
And,  by  his  saving  health  secur'd, 
Its  grateful  joy  express. 

10  My  very  bones  shall  say,  "  O  Lord, 
"  Who  can  compare  with  thee ! 
"  Who  sett'st  the  poor  and  helpless  man 
"  From  strong  oppressors  free." 


11  False  witnesses,  with  forged  complaints, 

Against  my  truth  combin'd  ; 
And  to  my  charge  such  things  they  laid, 
As  I  had  ne'er  design'd. 

12  The  good  which  I  to  them  had  done, 

With  evil  they  repaid  ; 
And  did,  by  malice  undeserv'd, 
My  harmless  life  invade. 

13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick, 

I  still  in  sackcloth  mourn'd; 
I  pray'd  and  fasted,  and  my  prayer 
To  my  own  breast  return'd. 

14  Had  they  my  friends  or  brethren  been, 

I  could  have  done  no  more ; 
Nor  with  more  decent  signs  of  grief 
A  mother's  loss  deplore. 

15  How  diff'rent  did  their  carriage  prove, 

In  times  of  my  distress ! 
When  they  in  crowds,  together  met, 
Did  savage  joy  express. 

The  rabble  too,  in  num'rous  throngs, 

By  their  example  came  ; 
And  ceased  not,  with  reviling  words, 

To  wound  my  spotless  fame. 

16  Scoffers,  that  noble  tables  haunt, 

And  earn  their  bread  with  lies, 
Did  gnash  their  teeth,  and  sland'ring  jests 
Maliciously  devise. 


PSALMS.  401 


17  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  ? 
On  my  behalf  appear ; 
And  save  my  guiltless  soul,  which  they 
Like  rav'ning  beasts  would  tear. 


18  So  I,  before  the  list'ning  world, 

Shall  grateful  thanks  express ; 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 
Thy  name  with  praises  bless. 

19  Lord,  suffer  not  my  causeless  foes, 

Who  me  unjustly  hate, 
With  open  joy,  or  secret  signs, 
To  mock  my  sad  estate. 

20  For  they,  with  hearts  averse  to  peace, 

Industriously  devise, 
Against  the  men  of  quiet  minds 
To  forge  malicious  lies. 

21  Nor  with  these  private  arts  content, 

Aloud  they  vent  their  spite  ; 
And  say,  "  At  last  we  found  him  out, 
"  He  did  it  in  our  sight." 

22  But  thou,  who  dost  both  them  and  me 

With  righteous  eyes  survey, 
Assert  my  innocence,  O  Lord, 
And  keep  not  far  away. 

23  Stir  up  thyself  in  my  behalf; 

To  judgment,  Lord,  awake; 
Thy  righteous  servant's  cause,  O  God, 
To  thy  decision  take. 

24  Lord,  as  my  heart  has  upright  been, 

Let  me  thy  justice  find  ; 
Nor  let  my  cruel  foes  obtain 
The  triumph  they  design'd. 

25  O !  let  them  not,  amongst  themselves, 

In  boasting  language  say, 
"  At  length  our  wishes  are  complete ; 
"  At  last  he's  made  our  prey." 

26  Let  such  as  in  my  harm  rejoic'd, 

For  shame  their  faces  hide; 
And  foul  dishonour  wait  on  those 
That  proudly  me  defied  : 

27  Whilst  they  with  cheerful  voices  shout, 

Who  my  just  cause  befriend ; 
And  bless  the  Lord,  who  loves  to  make 
Success  his  saints  attend. 

28  So  shall  my  tongue  thy  judgments  sing, 

Inspir'd  with  grateful  joy ; 
And  cheerful  hymns,  in  praise  of  thee, 
Shall  all  my  days  employ. 


402  PSALMS. 

PSAL.M    36. 

1  MY  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art, 

His  wicked  purpose  would  disguise; 
But  reason  whispers  to  my  heart, 
He  ne'er  sets  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  He  soothes  himself,  retir'd  from  sight ; 

Secure  he  thinks  his  treach'rous  game  ; 
Till  his  dark  plots,  exposed  to  light, 
Their  false  contriver  brand  with  shame. 

3  In  deeds  he  is  my  foe  confess'd, 

Whilst  with  his  tongue  he  speaks  me  fair  ; 
True  wisdom  's  banished  from  his  breast, 
And  vice  has  sole  dominion  there. 

4  His  wakeful  malice  spends  the  night 

In  forging  his  accurs'd  designs  ; 
His  obstinate  ungenerous  spite 
No  execrable  means  declines. 

5  But,  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 

Above  the  heav'nly  orb  ascends  ; 

Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 

Beyond  the  speading  sky  extends. 

6  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains; 

Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are  ; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

7  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  shelt'ring  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 

8  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 

To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast ; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

9  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain  ; 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day : 

10  O  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain ; 

To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display ! 

11  Whilst  pride's  insulting  foot  would  spurn, 

And  wicked  hands  my  life  surprise, 

12  Their  mischiefs  on  themselves  return  ; 

Down,  down  they're  fall'n,  no  more  to  rise. 

PSALM    37. 

1  THOUGH  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great, 
Yet  let  not  their  successful  state 

Thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise  ;' 

2  For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass, 
Or  like  young  flow'rs,  away  shall  pass, 

Whose  blooming  beauty  soon  decays. 


PSALMS.  403 

3  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey, 
So  thou  within  the  land  shalt  stay, 

Secure  from  danger  and  from  want : 

4  Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight ; 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

Shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

5  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 

To  perfect  every  just  design  ; 

6  He'll  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 

And  as  a  mid-day  sun  to  shine. 

7  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 
And  patiently  for  him  attend  ; 

Nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rise, 
Though  wicked  men  with  wealth  abound, 
And  with  success  the  plots  are  crown'd 

Which  they  maliciously  devise. 

8  From  anger  cease,  and  wrath  forsake ; 
Let  no  ungovern'd  passion  make 

Thy  wav'ring  heart  espouse  their  crime  ; 

9  For  God  shall  sinful  men  destroy ; 
Whilst  only  they  the  land  enjoy, 

Who  trust  on  him,  and  wait  his  time. 

10  How  soon  shall  wicked  men  decay  ! 
Their  place  shall  vanish  quite  away, 

Nor  by  the  strictest  search  be  found ; 

11  Whilst  humble  souls  possess  the  earth, 
Rejoicing  still  with  godly  mirth, 

With  peace  and  plenty  always  crown'd. 


12  While  sinful  crowds,  with  false  design, 
Against  the  righteous  few  combine, 

And  gnash  their  teeth  and  thrcat'ning  stand  ; 

13  God  shall  their  empty  plots  deride, 
And  laugh  at  their  defeated  pride : 

He  sees  their  ruin  near  at  hand. 

14  They  draw  the  sword,  and  bend  the  bow, 
The  poor  and  needy  to  o'erthrow, 

And  men  of  upright  lives  to  slay  ; 

15  But  their  strong  bows  shall  soon  be  broke, 
Their  sharpen'd  weapon's  mortal  stroke 

Through  their  own  hearts  shall  force  its  way. 

16  A  little,  with  God's  favour  bless'd, 
That 's  by  one  righteous  man  possess'd, 

The  wealth  of  many  bad  excels ; 

17  For  God  supports  the  just  man's  cause  ; 
But  as  for  those  that  break  his  laws, 

Their  unsuccessful  power  he  quells. 


404  PSALMS. 

18  His  constant  care  the  upright  guides, 
And  over  all  their  life  presides ; 

Their  portion  shall  for  ever  last : 

19  They,  when  distress  o'erwhelms  the  earth, 
Shall  be  unmov'd,  and  e'en  in  dearth 

The  happy  fruits  of  plenty  taste. 

20  Not  so  the  wicked  man,  and  those 
Who  proudly  dare  God's  will  oppose ; 

Destruction  is  their  hapless  share  : 
Like  fat  of  lambs,  their  hopes,  and  they, 
Shall  in  an  instant  melt  away, 

And  vanish  into  smoke  and  air. 


21  While  sinners,  brought  to  sad  decay, 
Still  borrow  on,  and  never  pay, 

The  just  have  will  and  power  to  give  ; 

22  For  such  as  God  vouchsafes  to  bless, 
Shall  peaceably  the  earth  possess  ; 

And  those  he  curses  shall  not  live. 

23  The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight : 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  ; 

24  Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress'd, 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd ; 

For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevail'd, 
I  never  saw  the  righteous  fail'd, 

Or  want  o'ertake  his  num'rous  race ; 

26  Because  compassion  fill'd  his  heart, 
And  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 

God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  increase. 

27  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days  ; 

28  For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays. 

29,  30,  31  The  upright  shall  possess  the  land  ; 
His  portion  shall  for  ages  stand ; 

His  mouth  with  wisdom  is  supplied ; 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgment  moves ; 
His  heart  the  law  of  God  approves  ; 

Therefore  his  footsteps  never  slide. 


32  In  wait  the  watchful  sinner  lies, 
In  vain  the  righteous  to  surprise; 

In  vain  his  ruin  does  decree : 

33  God  will  not  him  defenceless  leave, 
To  his  revenge  exposed,  but  save  ; 

And,  when  he  's  sentenc'd,  set  him  free. 


PSALMS.  405 

34  Wait  still  on  God  ;  keep  his  command, 
And  thou,  exalted  in  the  land, 

Thy  bless'd  possession  ne'er  shalt  quit : 
The  wicked  soon  destroy'd  shall  be, 
And  at  his  dismal  tragedy 

Thou  shalt  a  safe  spectator  sit. 

35  The  wicked  I  in  power  have  seen, 
And  like  a  bay-tree,  fresh  and  green, 

That  spreads  its  pleasant  branches  round : 

36  But  he  was  gone  as  swift  as  thought ; 
And,  though  in  every  place  I  sought, 

No  sign  or  track  of  him  I  found. 

37  Observe  the  perfect  man  with  care, 
And  mark  all  such  as  upright  are  ; 

Their  roughest  days  in  peace  shall  end  : 

38  While  on  the  latter  end  of  those 
Who  dare  God's  sacred  will  oppose, 

A  common  ruin  shall  attend. 

39  God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford  ; 
Their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord  ; 

Their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he  : 

40  Because  on  him  they  still  depend, 
The  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

And  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 

PSALM    38. 

1  THY  chast'ning  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain, 

Though  I  deserve  it  all ; 
Nor  let  at  once  on  me  the  storm 
Of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  In  every  wretched  part  of  me 

Thy  arrows  deep  remain  ; 
Thy  heavy  hand's  afflicting  weight 
I  can  no  more  sustain. 

3  My  flesh  is  one  continued  wound, 

Thy  wrath  so  fiercely  glows  ; 
Betwixt  my  punishment  and  guilt 
My  bones  have  no  repose. 

4  My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 

My  sinking  head  o'erflow, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear, 
Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

5  Stench  and  corruption  fill  my  wounds  ; 

My  folly's  just  return  ; 

6  With  trouble  I  am  warp'd  and  bow'd, 

And  all  day  long  I  mourn. 

7  A  loath'd  disease  afflicts  my  loins, 

Infecting  every  part ; 

8  With  sickness  worn,  I  groan  and  roar 

Through  anguish  of  my  heart. 


400  PSALMS. 

PART    II. 

9  But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 
All  my  desires  appear  ; 
And  sure  my  groans  have  been  too  loud, 
Not  to  have  reach'd  thine  ear. 

10  My  heart  's  oppress'd,  my  strength  decay'd, 

My  eyes  depriv'd  of  light ; 

11  Friends,  lovers,  kinsmen  gaze  aloof 

On  such  a  dismal  sight. 

12  Meanwhile,  the  foes  that  seek  my  life 

Their  snares  to  take  me  set ; 
Vent  slanders,  and  contrive  all  day 
To  forge  some  new  deceit : 

13  But  I,  as  if  both  deaf  and  dumb, 

Nor  heard,  nor  once  replied  ; 

14  Quite  deaf  and  dumb,  like  one  whose  tongue 

With  conscious  guilt  is  tied. 

15  For,  Lord,  to  thee  I  do  appeal 

My  innocence  to  clear  ; 
Assur'd  that  thou,  the  righteous  God, 
My  injur'd  cause  wilt  hear. 

16  "  Hear  me,"  said  I,  "  lest  my  proud  foes 

"  A  spiteful  joy  display  ; 
"  Insulting,  if  they  see  my  foot 
"  But  once  to  go  astray." 

17  And,  with  continual  grief  oppress'd, 

To  sink  I  now  begin; 

18  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  will  confess, 

To  thee  bewail  my  sin. 

19  But  whilst  I  languish,  my  proud  foes 

Their  strength  and  vigour  boast ; 
And  they  that  hate  me  without  cause 
Are  grown  a  dreadful  host. 

20  Ev'n  they  Avhom  I  obliged,  return 

My  kindness  Avith  despite  ; 
And  are  my  enemies,  because 
I  choose  the  path  that 's  right. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Nor  far  from  me  depart ; 

22  Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  thou, 

Who  my  salvation  art ! 

PSALM    39. 

1  RESOLV'D  to  watch  o'er  all  my  ways, 

I  kept  my  tongue  in  awe  ; 
I  curb'd  my  hasty  words,  when  I 
The  wicked  prosper  saw. 

2  Like  one  that 's  dumb,  I  silent  stood, 

And  did  my  tongue  refrain 
From  good  discourse ;  but  that  restraint 
Increas'd  my  inward  pain. 


PSALMS.  407 

3  My  heart  did  glow  with  working  thoughts, 

And  no  repose  could  take  ; 
Till  strong  reflection  fann'd  the  fire, 
And  thus  at  length  I  spake. 

4  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 

How  soon  my  life  will  end  : 
The  num'rous  train  of  ills  disclose, 
Which  this  frail  state  attend. 

5  My  life,  thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span ; 

A  cypher  sums  my  years  ; 
And  every  man,  in  best  estate, 
But  vanity  appears. 

6  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

With  fruitless  cares  oppress'd  ; 
He  heaps  up  Avealth,  but  cannot  tell 
By  whom  'twill  be  possess'd. 

7  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys 

With  anxious  cares  attend  1 
On  thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 
Shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 

8, 9  Forgive  my  sins  ;  nor  let  me  scorn'd 
By  foolish  sinners  be  ; 
For  I  was  dumb,  and  murmur'd  not, 
Because  'twas  done  by  thee. 

10  The  dreadful  burden  of  thy  wrath 

In  mercy  soon  remove  ; 
Lest  my  frail  flesh,  too  weak  to  bear 
The  heavy  load  should  prove. 

11  For  when  thou  chast'nest  man  for  sin, 

Thou  mak'st  his  beauty  fade, 
(So  vain  a  thing  is  he  !)  like  cloth 
By  fretting  moths  decay'd. 

12  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 

And  listen  to  my  prayer, 
Who  sojourn  like  a  stranger  here, 
As  ali  my  fathers  were. 

13  O  !  spare  me  yet  a  little  time ; 

My  wasted  strength  restore, 

Before  I  vanish  quite  from  hence, 

And  shall  be  seen  no  more. 

PSALM    40. 

1  I  WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 

Till  he  vouchsafed  a  kind  reply ; 
Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 

And  heard  from  heaven  my  humble  cry. 

2  He  took  me  from  the  dismal  pit, 

When  founder'd  deep  in  miry  clay  ; 
On  solid  ground  he  placed  my  feet, 
And  suffer'd  not  my  steps  to  stray. 


408  PSALMS. 

3  The  wonders  he  for  me  has  wrought 

Shall  fill  my  mouth  with  songs  of  praise ; 
And  others,  to  his  worship  brought, 
To  hopes  of  like  deliv'rance  raise. 

4  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward, 

Who  on  th'  Almighty  Lord  relies ; 

Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard, 

And  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

5  Who  can  the  wondrous  works  recount 

Which  thou,  O  God,  for  us  hast  wrought  ? 
The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers,  speech,  and  thought. 

6  I've  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desir'd 

Off'rings  and  sacrifice  alone  ; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  requir'd 
For  man's  transgression  to  atone. 

7  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 

The  oracles  thy  books  impart ; 

8  'Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will ; 

Thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

PART    II. 

9  In  full  assemblies  I  have  told 

Thy  truth  and  righteousness  at  large  ; 
Nor  did,  thou  know'st,  my  lips  withhold 
From  uttering  what  thou  gav'st  m  charge : 

10  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confin'd 

Thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace  ; 
But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  design'd, 
That  all  might  that,  and  truth,  embrace. 

11  Then  let  those  mercies  I  declar'd 

To  others,  Lord,  extend  to  me ; 
Thy  loving-kindness  my  reward, 
Thy  truth  my  safe  protection  be. 

12  For  I  with  troubles  am  distress'd, 

Too  numberless  for  me  to  bear  ; 
Nor  less  with  loads  of  guilt  oppress'd, 
That  plunge  and  sink  me  to  despair. 

As  soon,  alas  !  may  I  recount 
The  hairs  of  this  afflicted  head  ; 

My  vanquish'd  courage  they  surmount, 
And  fill  my  drooping  soul  with  dread, 

PART     III. 

13  But,  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near, 

For  never  was  more  pressing  need  ; 
In  my  deliv'rance,  Lord,  appear, 
And  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 

14  Confusion  on  their  heads  return, 

Who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine; 
Let  them,  defeated,  bhish  and  mourn, 
Ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 


PSALMS.  409 

15  Their  doom  let  desolation  be, 

With  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
And  sport  of  my  affliction  made. 

16  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

To  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  raised  j 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 
With  me  resound,  The  Lord  be  praised. 

17  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 

Of  me  th'  Almighty  Lord  takes  care  : 
Thou  God,  who  only  canst  restore, 
To  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM    41. 

1  HAPPY  the  man  whose  tender  care 

Relieves  the  poor  distress'd  ! 
When  troubles  compass  him  around, 
The  Lord  shall  give  him  rest. 

2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crown'd, 

In  safety  shall  prolong  ; 
And  disappoint  the  will  of  those 
That  seek  to  do  him  wrong. 

3  If  he  in  languishing  estate, 

Oppress'd  with  sickness  lie ; 

The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 

And  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 

I  thus  my  prayer  address'd  ; 
"  Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 
"  Though  I  have  much  transgress'd." 

5  My  cruel  foes,  with  slanderous  words 

Attempt  to  wound  my  fame  ; 
"  When  shall  he  die,"  say  they,  "  and  men 
"  Forget  his  very  name?' 

6  Suppose  they  formal  visits  make, 

'Tis  all  but  empty  show  ; 
They  gather  mischief  in  their  hearts, 
And  vent  it  where  they  go. 

7,  8  With  private  whispers,  such  as  these, 
To  hurt  me  they  devise : 
"  A  sore  disease  afflicts  him  now ; 
"  He's  fall'n,  no  more  to  rise." 

9  My  own  familiar"bosom  friend, 
On  whom  I  most  relied, 
Has  me,  whose  daily  guest  he  was, 
With  open  scorn  defied. 

10  But  thou  my  sad  and  wretched  state, 
In  mercy,  Lord,  regard ; 
And  raise  me  up,  that  ail  their  crimes 
May  meet  their  just  reward. 
18 


410  PSALMS. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thy  gracious  ear 

Is  open,  when  I  call ; 
Because  thou  suff'rest  not  my  foes 
To  triumph  in  my  fall. 

12  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life 

From  danger  and  disgrace ; 
And  thou  vouchsaf  'st  to  set  me  still 
Before  thy  glorious  face. 

13  Let  therefore  Israel's  Lord  and  God 

From  age  to  age  be  bless'd  ; 
And  all  the  people's  glad  applause 
With  loud  Aniens  express'd. 

PSALM     43. 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams,  ; 

When  heated  in  the  chase  ; 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
Oh  !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  Divine'? 

3  Tears  are  my  constant  food,  while  thus 

Insulting  foes  upbraid ; 
"  Deluded  wretch  !  where  's  now  thy  God  ? 
"  And  where  his  promis'd  aid  ?" 

4  I  sigh,  whene'er  my  musing  thoughts 

Those  happy  days  present, 
When  I  with  troops  of  pious  friends, 
Thy  temple  did  frequent. 

When  I  advanced  with  songs  of  praise, 

My  solemn  vows  to  pay, 
And  led  the  joyful  sacred  throng, 

That  kept  the  festal  day. 

5  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God  ;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

G  My  soul's  cast  down,  O  God  !  but  thinks 
On  thee  and  Sion  still ; 
From  Jordan's  bank,  from  Hermon's  heights, 
And  Mizar's  humbler  hill. 

7  One  trouble  calls  another  on, 

And,  gath'ring  o'er  my  head, 
Fall  spouting  down,  till  round  my  soul 
A  roaring  sea  is  spread. 

8  But  when  thy  presence,  Lord  of  life, 

Has  once  dispell'd  this  storm, 
To  thee  I'll  midnight  anthems  sing, 
And  all  my  vows  perform. 


PSALMS.  411 

9  God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I, 
Like  one  forgotten,  mourn  ; 
Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  exposed 
To  my  oppressor's  scorn  ? 

10  My  heart  is  pierc'd,  as  with  a  sword, 

While  thus  my  foes  upbraid : 
"  Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  God  'I 
"  And  where  his  promised  aid  ?" 

11  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Hope  still ;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM    43. 

1  JUST  Judge  of  heaven,  against  my  foes 

Do  thou  assert  my  injured  right; 
O  set  me  free,  my  God,  from  those 
That  in  deceit  and  wrong  delight. 

2  Since  thou  art  still  my  only  stay, 

Why  leav'st  thou  me  in  deep  distress  1 
Why  go  I  mourning  all  the  day, 
Whilst  me  insulting  foes  oppress  1 

3  Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest ; 

Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way, 
Till  on  thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 
And  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

4  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 

To  God,  who  is  my  only  joy  ; 
And  well-tuned  harps,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

5  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  1  and  why 

So  much  oppress'd  with  anxious  care  ? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
Who  will  thy  ruin'd  state  repair. 

PSALM    44. 

1  O  LORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 

In  our  attentive  ears, 
Thy  wonders,  in  their  days  perform'd, 
And  elder  times  than  theirs : 

2  How  thou,  to  plant  them  here,  didst  drive 

The  heathen  from  this  land, 
Dispeopled  by  repeated  strokes 
Of  thy  avenging  hand. 

3  For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 

To  them  possession  gave  ; 
Nor  strength,  that  from  unequal  force 
Their  fainting  troops  could  save  : 

But  thy  right  hand  and  powerful  arm, 

Whose  succour  they  implored  ; 
Thy  presence  with  the  chosen  race, 

Who  thy  great  name  adored. 


412  PSALMS. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own'd, 

Thou  art  our  sovereign  King ; 
O  !  therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
To  us  deliverance  bring. 

5  Through  thy  victorious  name,  our  arms 

The  proudest  foes  shall  quell  ; 
And  crush  them  with  repeated  strokes, 
As  oft  as  they  rebel. 

6  I'll  neither  trust  my  bow  nor  sword. 

When  I  in  fight  engage ; 

7  But  thee,  who  hast  our  foes  subdued, 

And  shamed  their  spiteful  rage. 

8  To  thee  the  triumph  we  ascribe, 

From  whom  the  conquest  came : 
In  God  we  will  rejoice  all  day, 
And  ever  bless  his  name. 

PART    II. 

9  But  thou  hast  cast  us  off;  and  now 

Most  shamefully  we  yield  ; 
For  thou  no  more  vouchsaf  st  to  lead 
Our  armies  to  the  field  : 

10  Since  when,  to  every  upstart  foe 

We  turn  our  backs  in  fight ; 
And  with  our  spoil  their  malice  feast, 
Who  bear'us  ancient  spite. 

11  To  slaughter  doom'd,  we  fall,  like  sheep, 

Into  their  butch'ring  hands  ; 
Or  (what 's  more  wretched  yet)  survive, 
Dispers'd  through  heathen  lands. 

12  Thy  people  thou  hast  sold  for  slaves, 

And  set  their  price  so  low, 
That  not  thy  treasure,  by  the  sale, 
But  their  disgrace  may  grow. 

13,  14  Reproach'd  by  all  the  nations  round, 
The  heathens'  by-word  grown  ; 
Whose  scorn  of  us  is  both  in  speech 
And  mocking  gestures  shown. 

15  Confusion  strikes  me  blind  ;  my  face 

In  conscious  shame  I  hide; 

16  While  we  are  scoff'd,  and  God  blasphem'd. 

By  their  licentious  pride. 

PART     III. 

17  On  us  this  heap  of  woes  is  fall'n  ; 

All  this  we  have  endured  ; 
Yet  have  not,  Lord,  renounced  thy  name, 
Or  faith  to  thee  abjured  : 

18  But  in  thy  righteous  paths  have  kept 

Our  hearts  and  steps  with  care  ; 

19  Though  thou  hast  broken  all  our  strength, 

And  we  almost  despair. 


PSALMS.  413 

20  Could  we,  forgetting  thy  great  name 

On  other  gods  rely, 

21  And  not  the  Searcher  of  all  hearts 

The  treach'rous  crime  descry  1 

22  Thou  see'st  what  sufferings,  for  thy  sake, 

We  ev'ry  day  sustain ; 
All  slaughter'd,  or  reserv'd  like  sheep 
Appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Awake,  arise ;  let  seeming  sleep 

No  longer  thee  detain  ; 
Nor  let  us,  Lord,  who  sue  to  thee, 
For  ever  sue  in  vain. 

24  O  wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face 

From  our  afflicted  state, 

25  Whose  souls  and  bodies  sink  to  earth 

With  grief's  oppressive  weight  1 

26  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  timely  haste 

To  our  deliv'rance  make ; 
Redeem  us,  Lord  ; — if  not  for  ours. 
Yet  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

PSAL.M    45. 

1  WHILE  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse, 

Indited  by  my  heart, 
My  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him 
That  writes  with  ready  art. 

2  How  matchless  is  thy  form,  O  King ! 

Thy  mouth  with  grace  o'erflows  ; 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee 
Eternally  bestows. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  prince ; 

And,  clad  in  rich  array, 
With  glorious  ornaments  of  power, 
Majestic  pomp  display. 

4  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 

The  meek,  the  just,  and  true ; 
Whilst  thy  right  hand,  with  swift  revenge, 
Does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  How  sharp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 

That  dare  thy  power  despise  ! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  through  their  heart 
The  feather'd  arrow  flies. 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,  O  God,  is  fix'd 

For  ever  to  endure  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  sway  shall  always  last, 
By  righteous  laws  secure. 

7  Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led, 

Did  upright  ways  approve, 
And  hated  still  the  crooked  paths, 
Where  wand'ring  sinners  rove; 


414  PSALMS. 

Therefore  did  God,  thy  God,  on  thee 

The  oil  of  gladness  shed  ; 
And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round, 

Advanced  thy  lofty  head. 

8  With  cassia,  aloes,  and  myrrh, 

Thy  royal  robes  abound  ; 
Which,  from  the  stately  wardrobe  brought, 
Spread  grateful  odours  round. 

9  Among  the  honourable  train 

Did  princely  virgins  wait ; 
The  queen  was  placed  at  thy  right  hand 
In  golden  robes  of  state. 

PART    II. 

10  But  thou,  O  royal  bride,  give  ear, 

And  to  my  words  attend  ; 
Forget  thy  native  country  now, 
And  every  former  friend. 

1 1  So  shall  thy  beauty  charm  the  King, 

Nor  shall  his  love  decay ; 
For  he  is  now  become  thy  Lord  ; 
To  him  due  reverence  pay. 

12  The  Tyrian  matrons,  rich  and  proud, 

Shall  humble  presents  make ; 
And  all  the  wealthy  nations  sue 
Thy  favour  to  partake. 

13  The  King's  fair  daughter's  fairer  soul 

All  inward  graces  fill ; 
Her  raiment  is  of  purest  gold, 
Adorn'd  with  costly  skill. 

14  She  in  her  nuptial  garments  dress'd, 

With  needles  richly  wrought, 
Attended  by  her  virgin  train, 
Shall  to  the  King  be  brought. 

15  With  all  the  state  of  solemn  joy 

The  triumph  moves  along  ; 
Till,  with  wide  gates,  the  royal  court 
Receives  the  pompous  throng. 

16  Thou,  in  thy  royal  Father's  room, 

Must  princely  sons  expect ; 
Whom  thou  to  diff 'rent  realms  may'st  send, 
To  govern  and  protect : 

17  Whilst  this  my  song  to  future  times 

Transmits  thy  glorious  name ; 
And  makes  the  world,  with  one  consent, 
Thy  lasting  praise  proclaim. 

PSA'LM    46. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge  in  distress; 
A  present  help  when  dangers  press ; 
In  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide ; 


PSALMS.  415 

2,  3  Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 
Torn  piece-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

4  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill, 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high : 

5  God  dwells  in  Sion,  whose  fair  towers 
Shall  mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  powers, 

While  his  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

6  In  tumults  when  the  heathen  raged, 
And  kingdoms  war  against  us  waged, 

He  thunder'd,  and  dispersed  their  powers : 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tower  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

Our  fathers'  guardian  God  and  ours. 

8  Come,  see  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought, 
On  earth  what  desolation  brought ; 

How  he  has  calm'd  the  jarring  world  : 

9  He  broke  the  warlike  spear  and  bow ; 
With  them  their  thund'ring  chariots  too 

Into  devouring  flames  were  hurl'd. 

10  Submit  to  God's  almighty  sway; 
For  him  the  heathen  shall  obey, 

And  earth  her  sov'reign  Lord  confess : 

11  The  God  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms. 
Our  tower  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

As  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 

PSALM    47. 

1  O  ALL  ye  people,  clap  your  hands, 

And  with  triumphant  voices  sing ; 

2  No  force  the  mighty  power  withstands 

Of  God,  the  universal  King. 

3,  4  He  shall  opposing  nations  quell, 
And  with  success  our  battles  fight ; 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  Ave  must  dwell, 
The  pride  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 

5,  6  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 

With  shouts  of  joy,  and  trumpets'  sound; 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing, 
And  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 

7,  8  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown, 
For  him  who  all  the  world  commands, 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne, 

And  spreads  his  sway  o'er  heathen  lands. 

9  Our  chiefs  and  tribes  that  far  from  hence 
To  serve  the  God  of  Abr'am  came, 
Found  him  their  constant  sure  defence : 
How  great  and  glorious  is  his  name ! 


416  PSALMS. 

PSALM     Is. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great; 

And  greatly  to  be  praised 
In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount 
His  sacred  throne  is  raised. 

2  Her  towers,  the  joy  of  all  the  earth, 

With  beauteous  prospects  rise  ; 
On  her  north  side  the  Almighty  King's 
Imperial  city  lies. 

3  God  in  her  palaces  is  known ; 

His  presence  is  her  guard  : 

4  Confed'rate  kings  withdrew  their  siege, 

And  of  success  despaired. 

5  They  viewed  her  walls,  admired,  and  fled, 

With  grief  and  terror  struck ; 

6  Like  women,  whom  the  sudden  pangs 

Of  travail  had  o'ertook. 

7  No  wretched  crew  of  mariners 

Appear  like  them  forlorn, 
When  fleets  from  Tarshish'  wealthy  coasts 
By  eastern  winds  are  torn. 

8  In  Sion  we  have  seen  perform'd 

A  work  that  was  foretold, 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come, 
His  city  will  uphold. 

9  Not  in  our  fortresses  and  walls 

Did  we,  O  God,  confide; 
But  on  the  temple  fix'd  our  hopes, 
In  which  thou  dost  reside. 

10  According  to  thy  sovereign  name, 

Thy  praise  through  earth  extends  ; 
Thy  powerful  arm,  as  justice  guides, 
Chastises  or  defends. 

11  Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  resound ; 

Her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgments  to  extol, 
Who  this  deliv'rance  wrought. 

12  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp ; 

Your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast ; 
Count  all  her  towers,  and  see  if  there 
You  find  one  stone  displaced. 

13  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey ; 

Observe  their  order  well ; 
That,  with  assurance,  to  your  heirs 
His  wonders  you  may  tell. 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 

Whilst  we  in  him  confide  ; 
Who,  as  he  has  preserv'd  us  now, 
Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 


PSALMS.  41? 

PSALM    49. 

1,  2  LET  all  the  list'ning  world  attend, 
And  my  instruction  hear ; 
Let  high  and  low,  and  rich  and  poor, 
With  joint  consent  give  ear. 

3  My  mouth,  with  sacred  wisdom  fill'd, 

Shall  good  advice  impart ; 
The  sound  result  of  prudent  thoughts, 
Digested  in  my  heart. 

4  To  parables  of  weighty  sense 

I  will  my  ear  incline ; 
Whilst  to  my  tuneful  harp  I  sing 
Dark  words  of  deep  design. 

5  Why  should  my  courage  fail  in  times 

Of  danger  and  of  doubt, 
When  sinners,  that  would  me  supplant, 
Have  compass'd  me  about  ? 

6  Those  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 

In  heaps  of  treasure  place, 
And  boast  in  triumph,  when  they  see 
Their  ill-got  wealth  increase, 

7  Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 

Their  dearest  friend  to  free ; 
Nor  can,  by  force  of  bribes,  reverse 
Th'  Almighty  Lord's  decree. 

8,  9  Their  vain  endeavours  they  must  quit ; 
The  price  is  held  too  high  ; 
No  sums  can  purchase  such  a  grant, 
That  man  should  never  die. 

10  Not  Avisdom  can  the  wise  exempt, 

Nor  fools  their  folly  save  ; 
But  both  must  perish,  and  in  death 
Tneir  wealth  to  others  leave. 

11  For  though  they  think  their  stately  seats 

Shall  ne'er  to  ruin  fall, 
But  their  remembrance  last  in  lands 
Which  by  their  names  they  call ; 

12  Yet  shall  their  fame  be  soon  forgot, 

How  great  soe'er  their  state  ; 
With  beasts,  their  memory  and  they 
Shall  share  one  common  fate. 

PART    II. 

13  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 

Absurd  conclusions  make ! 
And  yet  their  children,  unreclaim'd, 
Repeat  the  gross  mistake  ! . 

14  They  all,  like  sheep  to  slaughter  led, 

The  prey  of  death  are  made  ; 
Their  beauty,  while  the  just  rejoice, 
Within  the  grave  shall  fade. 
18* 


PSALMS. 

15  But  God  will  yet  redeem  my  soul, 

And  from  the  greedy  grave 
His  greater  power  shall  set  me  free, 
And  to  himself  receive. 

16  Then  fear  not  thou,  when  wordly  men 

In  envied  wealth  abound ; 
Nor  though  their  prosp'rous  house  increase 
With  state  and  honour  crown'd. 

17  For  when  they're  summon'd  hence  by  death, 

They  leave  all  this  behind  ; 

No  shadow  of  their  former  pomp 

Within  the  grave  they  find  : 

18  And  yet  they  thought  their  state  was  blest, 

.  Caught  in  the  flatt'rer's  snare, 
Who  with  their  vanity  complied, 
And  prais'd  their  worldly  care, 

19  In  their  forefathers'  steps  they  tread  ; 

And  when  like  them  they  die, 
Their  wretched  ancestors  and  they 
In  endless  darkness  lie. 

20  For  man,  how  great  soe'er  his  state, 

Unless  he's  truly  wise, 
As  like  a  sensual  beast  he  lives, 
So  like  a  beast  he  dies. 

PSALM     50. 

1,  2  THE  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God 
Hath  sent  his  summons  all  abroad, 

From  dawning  light,  till  day  declines  : 
The  list'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appear'd, 
Where  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 

3,  4  Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no  more 
Misconstrued  silence,  as  before  ; 

But  wasting  flames  before  him  send  : 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage, 
Whilst  he  does  heav'n  and  earth  engage 

His  just  tribunal  to  attend. 

5,  6  Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me, 
(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree,) 

That  in  my  lasting  cov'nant  live, 
And  off'rings  bring  with  constant  care 
The  heav'ns  his  justice  shall  declare  ; 

For  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 

7,  8,  Attend,  my  people  ;  Isra'l,  hear ; 
Thy  strong  accuser  I'll  appear  ; 

Thy  God,  thy  only  God  am  I : 
'Tis  not  of  off'rings  I  complain, 
Which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 

My  sacred  altar  did  supply : 


PSALMS.  419 

9  Will  this  alone  atonement  make  1 
No  bnllock  from  thy  stall  I'll  take, 
Nor  he-goat  from  thy  fold  accept: 
10  The  forest  beasts,  that  range  alone, 
The  cattle  too,  are  all  my  own, 
That  on  a  thousand  hills  are  kept. 
Ill  know  the  fowls,  that  build  their  nests 
In  craggy  rocks ;  and  savage  beasts, 
That  loosely  haunt  the  open  fields :  : 

12  If  seiz'd  with  hunger  I  could  be, 
I  need  not  seek  relief  from  thee, 

Since  the  world's  mine,  and  all  it  yields. 

13  Think'st  thou  that  I  have  any  need 
On  slaughter'd  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 

To  eat  their  flesh  and  drink  their  blood  ? 

14  The  sacrifices  I  require, 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 
And  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good. 

15  In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me, 
And  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free  ; 

And  thou  returns  of  praise  shalt  make. 

16  But  to  the  wicked  thus  saith  God  : 
How  dar'st  thou  teach  my  laws  abroad, 

Or  in  thy  mouth  my  cov'nant  take  1 

17  For  stubborn  thou,  confirm'd  in  sin, 
Hast  proof  against  instruction  been, 

And  of  my  word  didst  lightly  speak : 

18  When  thou  a  subtle  thief  didst  see, 
Thou  gladly  with  him  didst  agree, 

And  with  adult'rers  didst  partake. 

19  Vile  slander  is  thy  chief  delight ; 

Thy  tongue,  by  envy  moved,  and  spite, 
Deceitful  tales  does  hourly  spread  : 

20  Thou  dost  with  hateful  scandals  wound 
Thy  brother,  and  with  lies  confound 

The  offspring  of  thy  mother's  bed. 

21  These  things  didst  thou,  whom  still  I  strove 
To  gain  with  silence,  and  with  love, 

Till  thou  didst  wickedly  surmise, 
That  I  was  such  a  one  as  thou  ; 
But  I'll  reprove  and  shame  thee  now, 

And  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes. 

22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  lest  I 
Let  all  my  bolts  of  vengeance  fly, 

Whilst  none  shall  dare  your  cause  to  own : 

23  Who  praises  me,  due  honour  gives; 
And  to  the  man  that  justly  lives, 

My  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown. 

PSALM    51. 

1  HAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
As  thou  wert  ever  kind ; 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 


420  PSALMS. 

2,  3  Wash  off  my  foul  offence, 
And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin ; 
For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

4  Against  thee,  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  thy  sight, 
Have  I  transgress'd  ;  and,  though  condemn'd, 
Must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

Of  all  this  sinful  frame ; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceiv'd,  and  born 
The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

6  Yet  thou,  whose  searching  eye 

Does  inward  truth  require, 
In  secret  didst  with  Avisdom's  laws 
My  tender  soul  inspire. 

7  With  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 

And  so  I  clean  shall  be : 
I  shall  with  snow  in  whiteness  vie, 
When  purified  by  thee  : 

8  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

Thy  kind  forgiving  voice  ; 
That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 

9,  10  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 
Nor  me  in  anger  view ; 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that 's  clean, 
An  upright  mind  renew. 


11  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
Nor  let  thy  holy  Spirit  take 
Its  everlasting  flight. 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 

Let  me  again  obtain ; 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

13  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 

To  sinners  will  impart ; 
Whilst  my  advice  shall  wicked  men 
To  thy  just  laws  convert. 

14  My  guilt  of  blood  remove, 

My  Saviour  and  my  God  , 
And  my  glad  tongue  shall  loudly  tell 
Thy  righteous  acts  abroad. 

15  Do  thou  unlock  my  lips, 

With  sorrow  closed  and  shame  ; 
So  shall  my  mouth  thy  wondrous  praise 
To  all  the  world  proclaim. 


PSALMS.  421 

16  Could  sacrifice  atone, 

Whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die ; 
But  on  such  off' rings  thou  disdain'st 
To  cast  a  gracious  eye. 

17  A  broken  spirit  is, 

By  God  most  highly  prized  ; 
By  him  a  broken  contrite  heart 
Shall  never  be  despised. 

18  Let  Sion  favour  find, 

Of  thy  good  will  assured ; 
And  thy  own  city  flourish  long, 
By  lofty  walls  secured. 

19  The  j  ust  shall  then  attend, 

And  pleasing  tribute  pay ; 
And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
Upon  thy  altar  lay. 

PSALM    53. 

1  IN  vain,  O  man  of  lawless  might, 

Thou  boast'st  thyself  in  ill ; 
Since  God,  the  God  in  whom  I  trust, 
Vouchsafes  his  favour  still. 

2  Thy  wicked  tongue  doth  sland'rous  tales 

Maliciously  devise ; 
And,  sharper  than  a  razor  set, 
It  wounds  with  treach'rous  lies. 

3,  4  Thy  thoughts  are  more  on  ill  than  good, 
On  lies  than  truth,  employ'd ; 
Thy  tongue  delights  in  words,  by  which 
The  guiltless  are  destroy'd. 

5  God  shall  for  ever  blast  thy  hopes, 

And  snatch  thee  soon  away ; 
Nor  in  thy  dwelling-place  permit, 
Nor  in  the  world,  to  stay. 

6  The  just,  with  pious  fear,  shall  see 

The  downfall  of  thy  pride  ; 
And  at  thy  sudden  ruin  laugh, 
And  thus  thy  fall  deride : 

7  "  See  there  the  man  that  haughty  was, 

"  Who  proudly  God  defied, 
"  Who  trusted  in  his  wealth,  and  still 
"  On  wicked  arts  relied." 

8  But  I  am  like  those  olive  plants 

That  shade  God's  temple  round  ; 
And  hope  with  his  indulgent  grace 
To  be  for  ever  crown'd. 

9  So  shall  my  soul,  with  praise,  O  God, 

Extol  thy  wondrous  love  ; 
And  on  thy  name  with  patience  wait ; 
For  this  thy  saints  approve. 


422  PSALMS. 

PSALM    53* 

1  THE  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose 

That  God  is  but  a  name ; 
This  gross  mistake  their  practice  shows, 
Since  virtue  all  disclaim. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  heav'n's  high  tower 

The  sons  of  men  to  view  ; 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  power. 
Or  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  backward  gone, 

Degen'rate  grown  and  base  ; 
None  for  religion  cared,  not  one 
Of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  are  those  workers  of  deceit 

So  dull  and  senseless  grown, 
That  they  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
And  God's  just  power  disown? 

5  Their  causeless  fear  shall  strangely  grow  ; 

And  they,  despised  of  God, 
Shall  soon  be  foil'd ;  his  hand  shall  throw 
Their  shatter'd  bones  abroad. 

6  Would  he  his  saving  power  employ 

To  break  our  servile  band, 
Loud  shouts  of  universal  joy 
Should  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM     54. 

1,  2  LORD,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  name, 
And  in  thy  strength  appear 
To  judge  my  cause  ;  accept  my  prayer, 
And  to  my  words  give  ear. 
3  Mere  strangers,  whom  I  never  wrong'd, 
To  ruin  me  design'd  ; 
And  cruel  men,  that  fear  no  God, 
Against  my  soul  combin'd. 
4,  5~  But  God  takes  part  with  all  my  friends, 
And  he  's  the  surest  guard ; 
The  God  of  truth  shall  give  my  foes 
Their  falsehood's  due  reward  ; 

6  While  I  my  grateful  off'rings  bring, 

And  sacrifice  with  joy ; 
And  in  his  praise  my  time  to  come 
Delightfully  employ. 

7  From  dreadful  danger  and  distress 

The  Lord  hath  set  me  free ; 
Through  him  shall  I  of  all  my  foes 
The  just  destruction  see. 

PSALM    55. 

1  GIVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
And  listen  when  I  pray  ; 
Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
Thy  glorious  face  away. 


PSALMS.  423 

2  Attend  to  this  my  sad  complaint, 

And  hear  my  grievous  moans  ; 

While  I  my  mournful  case  declare, 

With  artless  sighs  and  groans. 

3  Hark  how  thy  foe  insults  aloud  ! 

How  fierce  oppressors  rage  ! 
Whose  sland'rous  tongues,  with  wrathful  hate, 
Against  my  fame  engage. 

4,  5  My  heart  is  rack'd  with  pain  ;  my  soul 
With  deadly  frights  distress'd ; 
With  fear  and  trembling  compass'd  round, 
With  horror  quite  oppress'd. 

6  How  often  wish'd  I  then,  that  I 

The  dove's  swift  wings  could  get ; 
That  I  might  take  my  speedy  flight, 
And  seek  a  safe  retreat. 

7,  8  Then  would  I  wander  far  from  hence, 
And  in  wild  deserts  stray, 
Till  all  this  furious  storm  were  spent, 
This  tempest  past  away. 


9  Destroy,  O  Lord,  their  ill  designs, 
Their  counsels  soon  divide  ; 
For  through  the  city  my  griev'd  eyes 
Have  strife  and  rapine  spied. 

10  By  day  and  night,  on  every  wall 

They  walk  their  constant  round  ; 
And  in  the  midst  of  all  her  strength 
Are  grief  and  mischief  found. 

11  Whoe'er  through  every  part  shall  roam, 

Will  fresh  disorders  meet ; 
Deceit  and  guile  their  constant  posts 
Maintain  in  every  street. 

12  For  'twas  not  any  open  foe 

That  false  reflections  made  ; 
For  then  I  could  with  ease  have  borne 
The  bitter  things  he  said  : 

'Twas  none  who  hatred  had  profess'd, 

That  did  against  me  rise  : 
For  then  I  had  withdrawn  myself 

From  his  malicious  eyes. 

13,  14  But  'twas  e'en  thou,  my  guide,  my  friend, 
Whom  tend'rest  love  did  join  ; 
Whose  sweet  advice  I  valued  most ; 
Whose  prayers  were  mix'd  with  mine. 

15  Sure  vengeance,  equal  to  their  crimes, 
Such  traitors  must  surprise, 
And  sudden  death  requite  those  ills 
They  wickedly  devise. 


424  PSALMS. 

16,  17  But  I  will  call  on  God,  who  still 
Shall  in  my  aid  appear  ; 
At  morn,  at  noon,  at  night,  I'll  pray ; 
And  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

PART    III. 

18  God  has  released  my  soul  from  those 

That  did  with  me  contend  ; 
And  made  a  num'rous  host  of  friends 
My  righteous  cause  defend. 

19  For  he,  who  was  my  help  of  old, 

Shall  now  his  suppliant  hear  ; 
And  punish  them  whose  prosp'rous  state 
Makes  them  no  God  to  fear. 

20  Whom  can  I  trust,  if  faithless  men 

Perfidiously  devise 
To  ruin  me,  their  peaceful  friend, 
And  break  the  strongest  ties  1 

21  Though  soft  and  melting  are  their  words, 

Their  hearts  with  Avar  abound  ; 
Their  speeches  are  more  smooth  than  oil, 
And  yet  like  swords  they  wound. 

22  Do  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  depend, 

And  he  shall  thee  sustain ; 
He  aids  the  just,  whom  to  supplant 
The  wicked  strive  in  vain. 

23  My  foes,  that  trade  in  lies  and  blood, 

Shall  all  untimely  die; 
Whilst  I,  for  health  and  length  of  days, 
On  thee,  my  God,  rely. 

PSALM    56. 

1  DO  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help  ; 

For  man  my  life  pursues; 
To  crush  me  with  repeated  wrongs, 
He  daily  strife  renews. 

2  Continually  my  spiteful  foes 

To  ruin  me  combine  ; 
Thou  seest,  who  sitt'st  enthron'd  on  high, 
What  mighty  numbers  join. 

3  But  though  sometimes  surpris'd  by  fear, 

On  danger's  first  alarm  ; 
Yet  still  for  succour  I  depend 
On  thy  almighty  arm. 

4  God's  faithful  promise  I  shall  praise, 

On  which  I  now  rely  ; 
In  God  I  trust,  and,  trusting  him, 
The  arm  of  flesh  defy. 

5  They  wrest  my  words,  and  make  them  speak 

A  sense  they  never  meant ; 
Their  thoughts  are  all,  with  restless  spite, 
On  my  destruction  bent. 


PSALMS.  425 

6  In  close  assemblies  they  combine, 

And  wicked  projects  lay  ; 
They  watch  my  steps,  and  lie  in  wait 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Shall  such  injustice  still  escape? 

0  righteous  God,  arise  ; 

Let  thy  just  wrath,  too  long  provok'd, 
This  impious  race  chastise. 

8  Thou  number'st  all  my  steps,  since  first 

1  was  compell'd  to  flee  ; 

My  very  tears  were  treasur'd  up, 
And  register'd  by  thee. 

9  When  therefore  I  invoke  thy  aid, 

My  foes  shall  be  o'erthrown  ; 
For  I  am  well  assur'd  that  God 
My  righteous  cause  will  own. 

10, 11  I'll  trust  God's  word,  and  so  despise 
The  force  that  man  can  raise  ; 

12  To  thee,  O  God,  my  vows  are  due : 

To  thee  I'll  render  praise. 

13  Thou  hast  retriev'd  my  soul  from  death ; 

And  thou  wilt  still  secure 
The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserv'd, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sure  : 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  power, 

I  may  this  life  enjoy ; 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
My  lengthen'd  days  employ. 

PSALM    57. 

1  THY  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend  ; 
On  thy  protection  I  depend ; 
And  to  thy  wing  for  shelter  haste, 
Till  this  outrageous  storm  is  pass'd. 

2  To  thy  tribunal,  Lord,  I  fly, 

Thou  sovereign  Judge,  and  God  most  high, 
Who  wonders  hast  for  me  begun, 
And  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undone. 

3  From  heav'n  protect  me  by  thine  arm, 
And  shame  all  those  who  seek  my  harm  ; 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  send, 

And  truth,  on  which  my  hopes  depend. 

4  For  I  with  savage  men  converse, 
Like  hungry  lions  wild  and  fierce  ; 

With  men  whose  teeth  are  spears,  their  words 
Envenom'd  darts,  and  two-edg'd  swords. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 


426  PSALMS. 

6  To  take  me  they  their  net  prepared 
And  had  almost  my  soul  ensnared  ; 
But  fell  themselves,  by  just  decree, 
Into  the  pit  they  made  for  me. 

7  O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent, 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise  : 

8  Awake,  my  glory ;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute  : 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

9  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round  ; 

10  Thy  mercy  highest  heav'n  transcends  ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

1 1  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

PSALM    58. 

1  SPEAK,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth, 

If  just  your  sentence  be ; 
Or  must  not  innocence  appeal 
To  heav'n  from  your  decree  1 

2  Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgments  are 

Alike  by  malice  sway'd  ; 
Your  griping  hands,  by  weighty  bribes, 
To  violence  betray'd.     a 

3  To  virtue  strangers,  from  the  womb 

Their  infant  steps  went  wrong  ; 
They  prattled  slander,  and  in  lies 
Employ'd  their  lisping  tongue. 

4  No  serpent  of  parch'd  Afric's  breed 

Does  ranker  poison  bear  ; 
The  drowsy  adder  will  as  soon 
Unlock  his  sullen  ear. 

5  Unmov'd  by  good  advice,  and  deaf 

As  adders  they  remain  ; 
From  whom  the  skilful  charmer's  voice 
Can  no  attention  gain. 

6  Defeat,  O  God,  their  threat'ning  rage, 

And  timely  break  their  power ; 
Disarm  these  growling  lions'  jaws, 
E'er  practised  to  devour. 

7  Let  now  their  insolence,  at  height, 

Like  ebbing  tides  be  spent ; 
Their  shiver'd  darts  deceive  their  aim, 
When  they  their  bow  have  bent. 


PSALMS.  427 

8  Like  snails  let  them  dissolve  to  slime  ; 

Like  hasty  births,  become 
Unworthy  to  behold  the  sun, 
And  dead  within  the  womb. 

9  Ere  thorns  can  make  the  flesh-pots  boil, 

Tempestuous  wrath  shall  come 
From  God,  and  snatch  them  hence  alive 
To  their  eternal  doom. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  to  see 

Their  crimes  with  vengeance  meet ; 
And  saints  in  persecutors'  blood 
Shall  dip  their  harmless  feet. 

11  Transgressors  then  with  grief  shall  see 

Just  men  rewards  obtain  ; 
And  own  a  God,  whose  justice  will 
The  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM    59. 

1  DELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  my  God, 

From  all  my  spiteful  foes  ; 
In  my  defence  oppose  thy  power 
To  theirs,  who  me  oppose.   . 

2  Preserve  me  from  a  wicked  race, 

Who  make  a  trade  of  ill ; 
Protect  me  from  remorseless  men, 
Who  seek  my  blood  to  spill. 

3  They  lie  in  wait,  and  mighty  powers 

Against  my  life  combine, 
Implacable ;  yet,  Lord,  thou  know'st, 
For  no  offence  of  mine. 

4  In  haste  they  run  about,  and  watch 

My  guiltless  life  to  take ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  on  my  distress, 
And  to  my  help  awake. 

5  Thou,  Lord  of  Hosts,  and  Israel's  God, 

Their  heathen  rage  suppress  ; 
Relentless  vengeance  take  on  those 
Who  stubbornly  transgress. 

6  At  ev'ning,  to  beset  my  house, 

Like  growling  dogs  they  meet; 
While  others  through  the  city  range. 
And  ransack  every  street. 

7  Their  throats  envenom'd  slander  breathe; 

Their  tongues  are  sharpen'd  swords  ; 
"  Who  hears  V  say  they,  "  or,  hearing,  dares 
"  Reprove  our  lawless  words  ?" 

8  But  from  thy  throne  thou  shalt,  O  Lord. 

Their  baffled  plots  deride  ; 
And  soon  to  shame  and  scorn  expose 
Their  boasted  heathen  pride. 


428  PSALMS. 

9  On  thee  I  wait ;  'tis  on  thy  strength 
For  succour  I  depend ; 
'Tis  thou,  O  God,  art  my  defence, 
Who  only  can  defend. 

10  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  which  has  so  oft 

From  danger  set  me  free, 
Shall  crown  my  wishes,  and  subdue 
My  haughty  foes  to  me. 

11  Destroy  them  not,  O  Lord,  at  once  ; 

Restrain  thy  vengeful  blow  ; 
Lest  we,  ungratefully,  too  soon 
Forget  their  overthrow. 

Disperse  them  through  the  nations  round 

By  thy  avenging  power  ; 
Do  thou  bring  down  their  haughty  pride, 

O  Lord,  our  shield  and  tower. 

12  Now,  in  the  height  of  all  their  hopes 

Their  arrogance  chastise ; 
Whose  tongues  have  sinn'd  without  restraint, 
And  curses  join'd  with  lies. 

13  Nor  shalt  thou,  whilst  their  race  endures, 

Thine  anger,  Lord,  suppress  ; 
That  distant  lands,  by  their  just  doom, 
May  Israel's  God  confess. 

14  At  evening  let  them  still  persist 

Like  growling  dogs  to  meet, 
Still  wander  all  the  city  round, 
And  traverse  ev'ry  street. 

15  Then,  as  for  malice  now  they  do, 

For  hunger  let  them  stray  ; 
4nd  yell  their  vain  complaints  aloud, 
Defeated  of  their  prey. 

16  Whilst  early  I  thy  mercy  sing, 

Thy  wondrous  power  confess, 
For  thou  hast  been  my  sure  defence, 
My  refuge  in  distress. 

17  To  thee,  with  never-ceasing  praise, 

O  God,  my  strength,  I'll  sing  ; 
Thou  art  my  God,  the  Rock  from  whence 
My  health  and  safety  spring. 

PSALM    60. 

1  0  GOD,  who  hast  our  troops  dispers'd, 
Forsaking  those  who  left  thee  first ; 
As  we  thy  just  displeasure  mourn, 

To  us,  in  mercy,  Lord,  return. 

2  Our  strength,  that  firm  as  earth  did  stand. 
Is  rent  by  thy  avenging  hand  ; 

O  !  heal  the  breaches  thou  hast  made : 
We  shake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid  ! 


PSALMS.  429 

3  Our  folly's  sad  effects  we  feel ; 

For,  drunk  with  discord's  cup  we  reel : 

4  But  now,  for  them  who  thee  revered, 
Thou  hast  thy  truth's  bright  banner  rear'd. 

5  Let  thy  right  hand  thy  saints  protect ; 
Lord,  hear  the  prayers  that  we  direct : 

6  The  holy  God  has  spoke  ;  and  I, 
O'erjoy'd,  on  his  firm  word  rely  : 

To  thee  in  portions  I'll  divide 
Fair  Sichem's  soil,  Samaria's  pride  ; 
To  Sichem,  Succoth  next  I'll  join, 
And  measure  out  her  vale  by  line. 

7  Manasseh,  Gilead,  both  subscribe 

To  my  commands,  Avith  Ephraim's  tribe  ; 
Ephraim  by  arms  supports  my  cause, 
And  Judah  by  religious  laws. 

8  Moab  my  slave  and  drudge  shall  be, 
Nor  Edom  from  my  yoke  get  free  ; 
Proud  Palestine's  imperious  state 
Shall  hurribly  on  our  triumph  wait. 

9  But  who  shall  quell  these  mighty  powers, 
And  clear  my  way  to  Edom's  towers  1 
Or  through  her  guarded  frontiers  tread 
The  path  that  doth  to  conquest  lead  ? 

10  Ev'n  thou,  O  God,  who  hast  dispers'd 
Our  troops  (for  we  forsook  thee  first)  ; 
Those  whom  thou  didst  in  wrath  forsake, 
Atoned,  thou  wilt  victorious  make. 

11  Do  thou  our  fainting  cause  sustain; 
For  human  succours  are  but  vain. 

12  Fresh  strength  and  courage  God  bestows : 
'Tis  he  treads  down  our  proudest  foes. 

PSAIiM    61. 

1  LORD,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  prayer, 

Which  I,  oppress'd  with  grief, 

2  From  earth's  remotest  part  address 

To  thee  for  kind  relief. 

O  lodge  me  safe  beyond  the  reach 
Of  persecuting  power ; 

3  Thou,  who  so  oft  from  spiteful  foes 

Hast  been  my  shelt'ring  tower. 

4  So  shall  I  in  thy  sacred  courts 

Secure  from  danger  lie  ; 
Beneath  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 
All  future  storms  defy. 

5  In  fine  my  vows  are  heard,  once  more 

I  o'er  thy  chosen  reign  ; 

6  0  !  bless  with  long  and  prosp'rous  life 

The  king  thou  didst  ordain. 


430  PSALMS. 

7  Confirm  his  throne,  and  make  his  reign 

Accepted  in  thy  sight ; 
And  let  thy  truth  and  mercy  both 
In  his  defence  unite. 

8  So  shall  I  ever  sing  thy  praise, 

Thy  name  for  ever  bless ; 
Devote  my  prosp'rous  days  to  pay 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

PSALM    62. 

1,  2  MY  soul  for  help  on  God  relies ; 
From  him  alone  my  safety  flows ; 
My  Rock,  my  Health,  that  strength  supplies 
To  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

3  How  long  will  ye  contrive  my  fall, 

Which  will  but  hasten  on  your  own  7 
You'll  totter  like  a  bending  wall, 
Or  fence  of  uncemented  stone. 

4  To  make  my  envied  honours  less, 

They  strive  with  lies,  their  chief  delight ; 
For  they,  though  with  their  mouths  they  bless, 
In  private  curse  with  inward  spite. 

5,  6  But  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  rely ; 
On  him  alone  thy  trust  repose  : 
My  Rock  and  Health  will  strength  supply 
To  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

7  God  does  his  saving  health  dispense, 

And  flowing  blessings  daily  send  : 
He  is  my  fortress  and  defence ; 
On  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 

8  In  him,  ye  people,  always  trust ; 

Before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts  ; 
For  God,  the  merciful  and  just, 
His  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

9  The  vulgar  fickle  are  and  frail ; 

The  great  dissemble  and  betray ; 
And,  laid  in  truth's  impartial  scale, 
The  lightest  things  will  both  outweigh. 

10  Then  trust  not  in  oppressive  ways  ; 

By  spoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain  ; 
Nor  let  your  hearts,  if  wealth  increase 
Be  set  too  much  upon  your  gain. 

11  For  God  has  oft  his  will  express'd, 

And  I  this  truth  have  fully  known  ; 
To  be  of  boundless  power  possess'd 
Belongs,  of  right,  to  God  alone. 

12  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace, 

In  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight ; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  human  race 
According  to  their  works  requite. 


PSALMS.  431 

PSALM    63. 

1  O  GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
My  morning  prayers  shall  offer'd  be ; 

For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant : 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace 
Within  this  dry  and  barren  place, 

Where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O  !  to  my  longing  eyes,  once  more, 
That  view  of  glorious  power  restore, 

Which  thy  majestic  house  displays: 

3  Because  to  me  thy  wondrous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 

My  lips  shall  always  speak  thy  praise. 

4  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy, 
In  blessing  God  I  will  employ  ; 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  name  : 

5  My  soul's  content  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs,  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

6  When  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind  ; 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night : 

7  Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  Aving 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

8  My  soul,  when  foes  would  me  devour, 
Cleaves  fast  to  thee,  Avhose  matchless  power 

In  her  support  is  daily  shown  : 

9  But  those  the  righteous  Lord  shall  slay, 
That  my  destruction  wish  ;  and  they 

That  seek  my  life  shall  lose  their  own. 

10  They  by  untimely  ends  shall  die, 
Their  flesh  a  prey  to  foxes  lie  ; 

But  God  shall  fill  the  king  with  joy  : 

11  Who  thee  confess  shall  still  rejoice  ; 
Whilst  the  false  tongue,  and  lying  voice, 

Thou,  Lord,  shalt  silence  and  destroy. 

PSALM    64. 

1  LORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

To  my  request  give  ear ; 
Preserve  my  life  from  cruel  foes. 
And  free  my  soul  from  fear. 

2  O  !  hide  me  with  thy  tend'rest  care, 

In  some  secure  retreat, 
From  sinners  that  against  me  rise, 
And  all  their  plots  defeat. 

3  See  how,  intent  to  work  my  harm, 

They  whet  their  tongues  like  swords  ; 
And  bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  darts, 
Sharp  lies,  and  bitter  words. 


432  PSALMS. 

4  Lurking  in  private,  at  the  just 

They  take  their  secret  aim  ; 
And  suddenly  at  him  they  shoot, 
Quite  void  of  fear  and  shame. 

5  To  carry  on  their  ill  designs 

They  mutually  agree ; 
They  speak  of  laying  private  snares, 
And  think  that  none  shall  see. 

6  With  utmost  diligence  and  care 

Their  wicked  plots  they  lay  ; 
The  deep  designs  of  all  their  hearts 
Are  only  to  betray. 

7  But  God,  to  anger  justly  moved, 

His  dreadful  bow  shall  bend, 

And  on  his  flying  arrow's  point 

Shall  swift  destruction  send. 

8  Those  slanders  which  their  mouths  did  vent, 

Upon  themselves  shall  fall ; 
Their  crimes  disclosed,  shall  make  them  be 
Despised  and  shunn'd  by  all. 

9  The  world  shall  then  God's  power  confess, 

And  nations  trembling  stand, 
Convinc'd  that  'tis  the  mighty  work 
Of  his  avenging  hand : 

10  Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  God  secures, 
In  him  shall  gladly  trust ; 
And  all  the  list'ning  earth  shall  hear 
Loud  triumphs  of  the  just. 

PSALM    65. 

1  FOR  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 

In  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promis'd  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  O  thou,  who  to  my  humble  prayer 

Didst  always  bend  thy  list'ning  ear. 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  who  near  thee  placed. 

Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  ! 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
The  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 

5  By  wondrous  acts,  O  God,  most  just, 

Have  we  thy  gracious  answer  found  : 
In  thee  remotest  nations  trust, 

And  those  whom  stormy  waves  surround. 


PSALMS.  433 

6, 7  God,  by  his  strength,  sets  fast  the  hills, 
And  does  his  matchless  power  engage, 
With  which  the  sea's  loud  waves  he  stills, 
And  angry  crowds'  tumultuous  rage. 

PART    II. 

8  Thou,  Lord,  dost  barb'rous  lands  dismay  > 

When  they  thy  dreadful  tokens  view  ; 
With  joy  they  see  the  night  and  day 
Each  other's  track,  by  turns,  pursue. 

9  From  out  thy  inexhausted  store 

Thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  ground  ; 
Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 
With  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 

10  On  rising  ridges  down  it  pours, 

And  every  furrow'd  valley  fills ; 
Thou  mak'st  them  soft  with  gentle  show'rs, 
In  which  a  blest  increase  distils. 

11  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year 

With  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown ; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
The  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

12  They  drop  on  barren  forests,  chang'd 

By  them  to  pastures  fresh  and  green  ; 
The  hills  about,  in  order  rang'd, 
In  beauteous  robes  of  jqy  are  seen. 

13  Large  flocks  Avith  fleecy  wool  adorn 

The  cheerful  downs  ;  the  valleys  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  full  ear'd  corn, 
And  seem,  for  joy,  to  shout  and  sing. 

PSALM    66. 

1,  2  LET  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 
To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  name, 
And  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

3  And  let  them  say,  how  dreadful,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works,  art  thou  ! 
To  thy  great  pow'r  thy  stubborn  foes 
Shall  all  be  forc'd  to  bow. 

4  Through  all  the  earth,  the  nations  round 

Shall  thee  their  God  confess  ; 
And  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
Of  thy  great  name  express. 

5  O  come  !  behold  the  works  of  God  ; 

And  then  with  me  you'll  own, 
That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
Has  wondrous  judgment  shown. 

6  He  made  the  sea  become  dry  land, 

Through  which  our  fathers  walk'd; 
Whilst  to  each  other  of  his  might 
With  joy  his  people  talk'd. 
19 


434  PSALMS. 

7  He,  by  his  power,  for  ever  rules ; 

His  eyes  the  world  survey  ; 

Let  no  presumptuous  man  rebel 

Against  his  sovereign  sway. 

PART    II. 

8, 9  O  !  all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God, 
And  loudly  speak  his  praise  ; 
Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still 
Confirms  our  steadfast  ways. 

10  For  thou  hast  tried  us,  Lord,  as  fire 

Does  try  the  precious  ore  ; 

11  Thou  brought'st  us  into  straits,  where  we 

Oppressing  burdens  bore. 

12  Insulting  foes  did  us,  their  slaves, 

Through  fire  and  water  chase ; 
But  yet,  at  last,  thou  brought'st  us  forth 
Into  a  wealthy  place. 

13  Burnt-off 'rings  to  thy  house  I'll  bring, 

And  there  my  vows  will  pay, 

14  Which  I  with  solemn  zeal  did  make 

In  trouble's  dismal  day. 

15  Then  shall  the  richest  incense  smoke, 

The  fattest  rams  shall  fall, 
The  choicest  goats  from  out  the  fold, 
And  bullocks  from  the  stall. 

16  O  !  come,  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 

Attend  with  needful  care, 
Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 
With  grateful  joy  declare. 

17, 18  As  I  before  his  aid  implor'd, 
So  now  I  praise  his  name ; 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  harbour'd  sin, 
Would  all  my  prayers  disclaim. 

19  But  God  to  me,  whene'er  I  cried, 

His  gracious  ear  did  bend, 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 

With  constant  love  attend. 

20  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 

Who  never,  when  I  pray, 
Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  soul, 
Nor  turns  his  face  away. 

PSALM    67. 

1  TO  bless  thy  chosen  race, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thy  saints  to  shine : 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 


PSALMS.  435 

3  Let  diff 'ring  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

4  O  let  them  shout  and  sing 

With  joy  and  pious  mirth  ; 
For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  diff 'ring  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

6  Then  shall  the  teeming  ground 

A  large  increase  disclose  ; 
And  we  with  plenty  shall  be  crown'd, 
Which  God,  our  God,  bestows. 

7  Then  God  upon  our  land 

Shall  constant  blessings  shower ; 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  his  resistless  power. 

PSALM    68. 

1  LET  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise, 

And  scatter  his  presumptuous  foes ; 
Let  shameful  rout  their  host  surprise, 
Who  spitefully  his  power  oppose. 

2  As  smoke  in  tempest's  rage  is  lost, 

Or  wax  into  the  furnace  cast ; 
So  let  their  sacrilegious  host 

Before  his  wrathful  presence  waste. 

3  But  let  the  servants  of  his  will 

His  favour's  gentle  beams  enjoy  ; 
Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 

And  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  employ. 

4  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise, 

Jehovah's  awful  name  he  bears ; 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 
Who  rides  upon  high-rolling  spheres. 

5  Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  skies, 

To  this  low  world  compassion  draws, 
The  orphan's  claim  to  patronise, 

And  judge  the  injur'd  widow's  cause. 

6  'Tis  God,  who  from  a  foreign  soil 

Restores  poor  exiles  to  their  home  ; 
Makes  captives  free,  and  fruitless  toil 
Their  proud  oppressors'  righteous  doom. 

7  'Twas  so  of  old,  when  thou  didst  lead 

In  person,  Lord,  our  armies  forth  ; 
Strange  terrors  through  the  desert  spread, 
Convulsions  shook  th'  astonish'd  earth. 


436  PSALMS. 

8  The  breaking  clouds  did  rain  distil, 

And  heav'n's  high  arches  shook  with  fear : 
How  then  should  Sinai's  humble  hill 
Of  Israel's  God  the  presence  bear  1 

9  Thy  hand,  at  famish'd  earth's  complaint, 

Reliev'd  her  from  celestial  stores, 
And  when  thy  heritage  was  faint, 
Assuag'd  the  drought  with  plenteous  showers. 

10  Where  savages  had  rang'd  before, 

At  ease  thou  mad'st  our  tribes  reside  ; 
And,  in  the  desert,  for  the  poor 
Thy  gen'rous  bounty  did  provide. 


11  Thou  gav'st  the  word  ;  we  sallied  forth, 
And  in  that  powerful  word  o'ercame  ; 
While  virgin  troops,  with  songs  of  mirth, 
In  state  our  conquest  did  proclaim. 

12  Vast  armies,  by  such  generals  led 

As  yet  had  ne'er  receiv'd  a  foil, 
Forsook  their  camp  with  sudden  dread, 
And  to  our  women  left  the  spoil. 

13  Though  Egypt's  drudges  you  have  been, 

Your  army's  wing  shall  shine  as  bright 
As  doves,  in  golden  sun-shine  seen, 
Or  silver'd  o'er  with  paler  light. 

14  'Twas  so,  when  God's  almighty  hand, 

O'er  scatter'd  kings  the  conquest  won  ; 
Our  troops,  drawn  up  on  Jordan's  strand, 
High  Salmon's  glittering  snow  outshone. 

15  From  thence  to  Jordan's  farther  coast, 

And  Bashan's  hill  we  did  advance : 
No  more  her  height  shall  Bashan  boast, 
But  that  she  's  God's  inheritance. 

16  But  wherefore  (though  the  honour  's  great) 

Should  this,  O  mountain,  swell  your  pride  1 
For  Sion  is  his  chosen  seat, 
Where  he  for  ever  will  reside. 

17  His  chariots  numberless  ;  his  powers 

Are  heavenly  hosts,  that  wait  his  will ; 
His  presence  now  fills  Sion's  towers, 
As  once  it  honour'd  Sinai's  hill. 

18  Ascending  high,  in  triumph  thou 

Captivity  hast  captive  led  ; 
And  on  thy  people  didst  bestow 

The  spoil  of  armies  once  their  dread. 

Ev'n  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace, 

And  humble  proselytes  repair 
To  worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 

And  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 


PSALMS.  437 

19  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd, 

Be  daily  his  great  name  ador'd, 

20  Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God, 

Of  life  and  death  the  sovereign  Lord. 

21  But  justice  for  his  harden'd  foes 

Proportion'd  vengeance  hath  decreed, 
To  wound  the  hoary  head  of  those 
"Who  in  presumptuous  crimes  proceed. 

22  The  Lord  hath  thus  in  thunder  spoke  : 

"  As  I  subdu'd  proud  Bashan's  king, 
"  Once  more  I'll  break  my  people's  yoke, 
"  And  from  the  deep  my  servants  bring. 

23  "  Their  feet  shall  with  a  crimson  flood 

"  Of  slaughter'd  foes  be  cover'd  o'er ; 
"  Nor  earth  receive  such  impious  blood, 
"  But  leave  for  dogs  th'  unhallow'd  gore." 


24  When,  marching  to  thy  blest  abode, 

The  wond'ring  multitude  survey'd 
The  pompous  state  of  thee,  our  God, 
In  robes  of  majesty  array 'd  ; 

25  Sweet  singing  Levites  led  the  van  ; 

Loud  instruments  brought  up  the  rear : 
Between  both  troops,  a  virgin-train 
With  voice  and  timbrel  charm'd  the  ear. 

26  This  was  the  burthen  of  their  song  : 

"  In  full  assemblies  bless  the  Lord  ; 
"  All  who  to  Israel's  tribes  belong, 
"  Of  Israel's  God  the  praise  record.' 

27  Nor  little  Benjamin  alone 

From  neighb'ring  bounds  did  there  attend. 
Nor  only  Judah's  nearer  throne 
Her  counsellors  in  state  did  send  ; 

But  Zebulon's  remoter  seat, 

And  Naphtali's  more  distant  coast, 

The  grand  procession  to  complete, 
Sent  up  their  tribes,  a  princely  host. 

28  Thus  God  to  strength  and  union  brought 

Our  tribes,  at  strife  till  that  blest  hour ; 
This  work,  which  thou,  O  God,  hast  wrought, 
Confirm  with  fresh  recruits  of  power  ! 

29  To  visit  Salem,  Lord,  descend, 

And  Sion,  thy  terrestrial  throne  ; 
Where  kings  with  presents  shall  attend, 
And  thee  with  offer'd  crowns  atone. 

30  Break  down  the  spearmen's  ranks,  who  threa, 

Like  pamper'd  herds  of  savage  might : 
Their  silver-armour'd  chiefs  defeat, 
Who  in  destructive  war  delight. 


438  PSALMS. 

:*1  Egypt  shall  then  to  God  stretch  forth 
Her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring ; 

32  The  scatter'd  kingdoms  of  the  earth 

Their  common  sov'reign's  praises  sing ; 

33  Who,  mounted  on  the  loftiest  sphere 

Of  ancient  heav'n,  sublimely  rides  ; 
From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we  hear, 
Like  that  of  warring  winds  and  tides. 

34  Ascribe  the  power  to  God  most  high  : 

Of  humble  Isra'l  he  takes  care  ; 
Whose  strength,  from  out  the  dusky  sky, 
Darts  shining  terrors  through  the  air. 

35  How  dreadful  are  the  sacred  courts, 

Where  God  has  fix'd  his  earthly  throne  ! 
His  strength  his  feeble  saints  supports, 
To  give  God  praise,  and  him  alone. 

PSADM    69. 

1  SAVE  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll, 
And  press  to  overwhelm  my  soul  : 

2  With  painful  steps  in  mire  I  tread, 
And  deluges  o'erflow  my  head. 

3  With  restless  cries  my  spirits  faint, 

My  voice  is  Hoarse  with  long  complaint ; 
My  sight  decays  with  tedious  pain, 
Whilst  for  my  God  I  wait  in  vain. 

4  My  hairs,  though  num'rous,  are  but  few, 
Compar'd  with  foes  that  me  pursue 

With  groundless  hate  ;  grown  now  of  might 
To  execute  their  lawless  spite. 

They  force  me,  guiltless,  to  resign 
As  rapine,  what  by  right  was  mine  : 

5  Thou,  Lord,  my  innocence  dost  see, 
Nor  are  my  sins  conceal'd  from  thee. 

6  Lord  God  of  hosts,  take  timely  care, 
Lest,  for  my  sake,  thy  saints  despair ; 

7  Since  I  have  suffer'd  for  thy  name 
Reproach,  and  hid  my  face  in  shame : 

8  A  stranger  to  my  country  grown, 
Nor  to  my  nearest  kindred  known  ; 
A  foreigner,  exposed  to  scorn 

By  brethren  of  my  mother  born. 

9  For  zeal  to  thy  lov'd  house  and  name 
Consumes  me  like  devouring  /lame  ; 
Concern'd  at  their  affronts  to  thee, 
More  than  at  slanders  cast  on  me. 

10  My  very  tears  and  abstinence 
They  construe  in  a  spiteful  sense  : 

11  When  clothed  with  sackcloth  ior  their  sake, 
They  me  their  common  proverb  make. 


PSALMS.  439 

12  Their  judges  at  my  wrongs  do  jest, 

Those  wrongs  they  ought  to  have  redress'd  : 
How  should  I  then  expect  to  be 
From  libels  of  lewd  drunkards  free  1 

13  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  will  repair 

For  help,  with  humble,  timely  prayer  ; 
Relieve  me  from  thy  mercy's  store  ; 
Display  thy  truth's  preserving  power. 

14  From  threat'ning  dangers  me  relieve, 
And  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve  ; 
From  spiteful  foes  in  safety  keep, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  raging  deep. 

15  Control  the  deluge,  ere  it  spread, 
And  roll  its  waves  above  my  head  ; 
Nor  deep  destruction's  open  pit 
To  close  her  jaAvs  on  me  permit. 

16  Lord,  hear  the  humble  prayer  I  make. 
For  thy  transcending  goodness'  sake ; 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  once  more 
From  \hy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

17  Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  thy  face  ; 
Make  haste,  for  desp'rate  is  my  case ; 

18  Thy  timely  succour  interpose, 

And  shield  me  from  remorseless  foes. 

19  Thou  know'st  what  infamy  and  scorn 
I  from  my  enemies  have  borne  ; 
Nor  can  their  close  dissembled  spite, 
Or  darkest  plots,  escape  thy  sight. 

20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my  heart ; 
I  look'd  for  some  to  take  my  part, 

To  pity  or  relieve  my  pain ; 

But  look'd,  alas  !  for  both  in  vain. 

21  With  hunger  pined,  for  food  I  call ; 
Instead  of  food,  they  give  me  gall ; 
And  when  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink, 
They  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  Their  tables,  therefore,  to  their  health 
Shall  prove  a  snare,  a  trap  their  wealth  ; 

23  Perpetual  darkness  seize  their  eyes, 
And  sudden  blasts  then  hopes  surprise. 

24  On  them  thou  shalt  thy  fury  pour, 
Till  thy  fierce  wrath  their  race  devour  ; 

25  And  make  their  house  a  dismal  cell, 
Where  none  will  e'er  vouchsafe  to  dwell. 

26  For  new  afflictions  they  procured 

For  him  who  had  thy  stripes  endured  ; 
And  made  the  wound  thy  scourge  had  torn, 
To  bleed  afresh,  with  sharper  scorn. 


440  PSALMS. 

27  Sin  shall  to  sin  their  steps  betray, 
Till  they  to  truth  have  lost  the  way : 

28  From  life,  thou  shalt  exclude  their  soul, 
Nor  with  the  just  their  names  enrol. 

29  But  me,  howe'er  distress'd  and  poor, 
Thy  strong  salvation  shall  restore  ; 

30  Thy  power  with  songs  I'll  then  proclaim. 
And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  name. 

31  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  prize, 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice  ; 

32  Which  humble  saints  with  joy  shall  see, 
And  hope  for  like  redress  with  me. 

33  For  God  regards  the  poor's  complaint ; 
Sets  pris'ners  free  from  close  restraint ; 

34  Let  heav'n,  earth,  sea,  their  voices  raise, 
And  all  the  world  resound  his  praise. 

35  For  God  will  Sion's  walls  erect ; 
Fair  Judah's  cities  he'll  protect ; 
Till  all  her  scatter'd  sons  repair 
To  undisturb'd  possession  there. 

36  This  blessing  they  shall,  at  their  death, 
To  their  religious  heirs  bequeath  ; 
And  they  to  endless  ages  more 

Of  such  as  his  blest  name  adore. 

PSALM    70. 

1  O  LORD,  to  my  relief  draw  near  ; 

For  never  was  more  pressing  need  ; 
For  my  deliv'rance,  Lord,  appear, 
And  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 

2  Confusion  on  their  heads  return, 

Who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine ; 

Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn, 

Ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 

3  Their  doom  let  desolation  be  ; 

WTith  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
And  sport  of  my  afflictions  made. 

4  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

To  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  raised  ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 

With  me  shall  sing,  The  Lord  be  praised. 

5  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 

The  mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care : 
Thou,  God,  who  only  canst  restore, 
To  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM     71. 

1, 2  IN  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust ; 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  ; 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul ; 
For  righteous  is  thy  name. 


PSALMS.  441 

3  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding-place, 
To  which  I  may  resort ; 
'Tis  thy  decree  that  keeps  me  safe  ; 
Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

4,  5  From  cruel  and  ungodly  men 
Protect  and  set  me  free  ; 
For,  from  my  earliest  youth  till  now, 
My  hope  has  been  in  thee. 

6  Thy  constant  care  did  safely  guard 
My  tender  infant  days  ; 
Thou  took'st  me  from  my  mother's  womb, 
To  sing  thy  constant  praise. 

7,  8  While  some  on  me  with  Avonder  gaze, 
Thy  hand  supports  me  still ; 
Thy  honour,  therefore,  and  thy  praise, 
My  mouth  shall  always  fill. 

9  Reject  not  then,  thy  servant,  Lord, 
When  I  with  age  decay  ; 
Forsake  me  not  Avhen,  worn  with  years, 
My  vigour  fades  away. 

10  My  foes  against  my  fame  and  me 

With  crafty  malice  speak  ; 
Against  my  soul  they  lay  their  snares, 
And  mutual  counsel  take: 

11  "  His  God,"  say  they,  "forsakes  him  now 

"  On  whom  he  did  rely  ; 
"  Pursue  and  take  him,  whilst  no  hope 
"  Of  timely  aid  is  nigh." 

12  But  thou,  my  God,  withdraw  not  far, 

For  speedy  help  I  call : 

13  To  shame  and  ruin  bring  my  foes, 

That  seek  to  work  my  fall. 

14  But  as  for  me,  my  steadfast  hope 

Shall  on  thy  power  depend  ; 

And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise 

My  time  to  come  will  spend. 


15  Thy  righteous  acts,  and  saving  health, 

My  mouth  shall  still  declare  ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

Though  summ'd  with  utmost  care. 

16  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I'll  in  his  strength  go  on  ; 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim, 
And  mention  his  alone. 

17  Thou,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth 

To  praise  thy  glorious  name  ; 
And,  ever  since,  thy  wondrous  works 
Have  been  my  constant  theme. 
19* 


442  PSALMS. 

18  Then  now  forsake  me  not,  when  I 

Am  grey  and  feeble  grown  ; 
Till  I  to  these  and  future  times 

Thy  strength  and  power  have  shown. 

19  How  high  thy  justice  soars,  O  God  !*- 

How  great  and  wondrous  are 
The  mighty  works  which  thou  hast  done  ! 
Who  may  with  thee  compare  ? 

20  Me,  whom  thy  hand  has  sorely  press'd, 

Thy  grace  shall  yet  relieve  ; 
And  from  the  lowest  depth  of  wo, 
With  tender  care  retrieve. 

21  Through  thee,  my  time  to  come  shall  be 

With  power  and  greatness  crown'd  ; 
And  me,  who  dismal  years  have  pass'd, 
Thy  comfort  shall  surround. 

22  Then  I  with  psaltery  and  harp, 

Thy  truth,  O  Lord,  will  praise  ; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
My  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

23  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs 

Employ  my  cheerful  voice  ; 
My  grateful  soul  by  thee  redeem'd, 
Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 

24  My  tongue  thy  just  and  righteous  acts 

Shall  all  the  day  proclaim  ; 
Because  thou  didst  confound  my  foes, 
And  brought'st  them  all  to  shame. 

PSALM    73. 

1  LORD,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king 

In  all  his  ways  direct ; 
And  let  his  son,  throughout  his  reign, 
Thy  righteous  laws  respect. 

2  So  shall  he  still  thy  people  judge 

With  pure  and  upright  mind  ; 
Whilst  all  the  helpless  poor  shall  him 
Their  just  protector  find. 

3  Then  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth 

The  happy  fruits  of  peace  ; 
Which  all  the  land  shall  own  to  be 
The  work  of  righteousness : 

4  Whilst  he  the  poor  and  needy  race 

Shall  rule  with  gentle  sway ; 
And  from  their  humble  neck  shall  take 
Oppressive  yokes  away. 

5  In  ev'ry  heart  thy  awful  fear 

Shall  then  be  rooted  fast, 
As  long  as  sun  and  moon  endure, 
Or  time  itself  shall  last. 


PSALMS.  443 

6  He  shall  descend  like  rain  that  cheers 

The  meadow's  second  birth  ; 
Or  like  warm  showers  whose  gentle  drops 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth. 

7  In  his  blest  days  the  just  and  good 

Shall  be  with  favour  crown'd ; 
The  happy  land  shall  everywhere 
With  endless  peace  abound. 

8  His  uncontroll'd  dominion  shall 

From  sea  to  sea  extend ; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  streams, 
At  nature's  limits  end. 

9  To  him  the  savage  nations  round 

Shall  bow  their  servile  heads  ; 
His  vanquish'd  foes  shall  lick  the  dust, 
Where  he  his  conquest  spreads. 

10  The  king  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 

Shall  costly  presents  bring ; 
From  spicy  Sheba  gifts  shall  come, 
And  wealthy  Saba's  king. 

11  To  him  shall  every  king  on  earth 

His  humble  homage  pay ; 
And  diff' ring  nations  gladly  join 
To  own  his  righteous  sway. 

12  For  he  shall  set  the  needy  free, 

When  they  for  succour  cry  ; 
Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 


13  His  providence  for  needy  souls 

Shall  due  supplies  prepare  ; 
And  over  their  defenceless  lives 
Shall  watch  with  tender  care. 

14  He  shall  preserve  and  keep  their  souls, 

From  fraud  and  rapine  free  ; 
And,  in  his  sight,  their  guiltless  blood 
Of  mighty  price  shall  be. 

15  Therefore  shall  God  his  life  and  reign 

To  many  years  extend  ; 
Whilst  eastern  princes  tribute  pay, 
And  golden  presents  send. 

For  him  shall  constant  prayers  be  made, 
Through  all  his  prosp'rous  days  ; 

His  just  dominion  shall  afford 
A  lasting  theme  of  praise. 

16  Of  useful  grain,  through  all  the  land, 

Great  plenty  shall  appear  ; 
A  handful,  sown  on  mountain's  top, 
A  mighty  crop  shall  bear ; 


444  PSALMS. 

Its  fruits,  like  cedars  shook  by  winds, 

A  rattling  noise  shall  yield ; 
The  city  too  shall  thrive,  and  vie 

For  plenty  with  the  field. 

17  The  mem'ry  of  his  glorious  name 

Through  endless  years  shall  run  ; 
His  spotless  fame  shall  shine  as  bright 
And  lasting  as  the  sun. 

In  him  the  nations  of  the  world 

Shall  be  completely  bless'd, 
And  his  unbounded  happiness  , . 

By  every  tongue  confess'd. 

18  Then  bless'd  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 

The  God  whom  Isra'l  fears ; 
Who  only  wondrous  in  his  works, 
Beyond  compare  appears. 

19  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fill'd  ; 

For  ever  bless  his  name  ; 
Whilst  to  his  praise  the  list'ning  world 
Their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM     73. 

1  AT  length,  by  certain  proofs,  'tis  plain 
That  God  will  to  his  saints  be  kind ; 
That  all  whose  hearts  are  pure  and  clean 
Shall  his  protecting  favour  find. 

2,  3  Till  this  sustaining  truth  I  knew, 
My  stagg'ring  feet  had  almost  fail'd ; 
I  griev'd  the  sinners'  wealth  to  view. 
And  envied  when  the  fools  prevail'd. 

4,  5  They  to  the  grave  in  peace  descend. 

And,  whilst  they  live,  are  hale  and  strong  ; 
No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend. 
Which  oft  to  other  men  belong. 

6,  7  With  pride,  as  with  a  chain,  they're  held, 
And  rapine  seems  their  robe  of  state ; 
Their  eyes  stand  out,  with  fatness  swcll'd  ; 
They  grow,  beyond  their  wishes,  great. 

8,  9  With  hearts  corrupt,  and  lofty  talk, 
Oppressive  methods  they  defend  ; 
Their  tongue  through  all  the  earth  does  walk 
Their  blasphemies  to  heav'n  ascend. 

J  0  And  yet  admiring  crowds  are  found, 
Who  servile  visits  duly  make  : 
Because  with  plenty  they  abound, 
Of  which  their  flalt'ring  slaves  partake. 

11  Their  fond  opinions  these  pursue, 

Till  they  with  them  profanely  cry. 
"  How  should  the  Lord  our  actions  view? 
"  Can  he  perceive  who  dwells  so  high  ?" 


PSALMS. 

12  Behold  the  wicked  !  these  are  they 
"Who  openly  their  sins  profess  ; 
And  yet  their  wealth  's  increased  each  day, 
And  all  their  actions  meet  success. 

13,  14  "  Then  have  I  cleansed  my  heart,"  said  I, 
"And  wash'd  my  hands  from  guilt,  in  vain, 
"  If  all  the  day  oppress'd  I  lie, 
"  And  every  morning  suffer  pain." 

15  Thus  did  I  once  to  speak  intend  ; 
But,  if  such  things  I  rashly  say, 
Thy  children,  Lord,  I  must  offend, 
And  basely  should  their  cause  betray. 


16, 17  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent, 
But  found  the  case  too  hard  for  me  ; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  went ; 
Then  I  their  end  did  plainly  see. 

18  How  high  soe'er  advanced,  they  all 
On  slipp'ry  places  loosely  stand  : 
Thence  into  ruin  headlong  fall, 
Cast  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 

19,  20  How  dreadful  and  how  quick  their  fate  ! 
Despis'd  by  thee,  when  they're  destroy'd  ; 
As  waking  men  with  scorn  do  treat 
The  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ'd. 

21, 22  Thus  was  my  heart  with  grief  oppress'd, 
My  reins  were  rack'd  with  restless  pains  ; 
So  stupid  was  I,  like  a  beast, 
Who  no  reflecting  thought  retains. 

23,  24  Yet  still  thy  presence  me  supplied, 
And  thy  right  hand  assistance  gave : 
Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide. 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

25  "Whom  then  in  heav'n,  but  thee  alone, 

Have  I,  whose  favour  I  require  1 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there  's  none 
That  I  besides  thee  can  desire. 

26  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart, 

May  often  fail  to  succour  me  ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove 

Shah  into  sudden  ruin  fall ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove 
Thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

28  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just 

That  I  should  still  to  God  repair ; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 
And  will  his  wondrous  works  declare. 


446  PSALMS. 

PSALM    74. 

1  WHY  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God  ? 

Wilt  thou  no  more  return  ? 
Qh !  why  against  thy  chosen  flock 
Does  thy  fierce  anger  burn  1 

2  Think  on  thy  ancient  purchase,  Lord, 

The  land  that  is  thy  own, 
By  thee  redeem'd  ;  and  Zion's  mount, 
Where  once  thy  glory  shone. 

3  O  !  come  and  view  our  ruin'd  state ; 

How  long  our  troubles  last ; 
See  how  the  foe,  with  wicked  rage, 
Has  laid  thy  temple  waste. 

4  Thy  foes  blaspheme  thy  name  ;  where  late 

Thy  zealous  servants  pray'd, 
The  heathen  there,  with  haughty  pomp, 
Their  banners  have  display'd. 

5,  6  Those  curious  carvings,  which  did  once 
Advance  the  artist's  fame, 
With  axe  and  hammer  they  destroy, 
Like  works  of  vulgar  frame. 

7  Thy  holy  temple  they  have  burn'd  ; 

And  what  escap'd  the  flame, 
Has  been  profan'd,  and  quite  defac'd, 
Though  sacred  to  thy  name. 

8  Thy  worship  wholly  to  destroy 

Maliciously  they  aim'd ; 
And  all  the  sacred  places  burn'd, 
Where  we  thy  praise  proclaim'd. 

9  Yet  of  thy  presence  thou  vouchsafst 

No  tender  signs  to  send  ; 
We  have  no  prophet  now,  that  knows 
When  this  sad  state  shall  end. 

PART    II. 

10  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  permit 

Th'  insulting  foe  to  boast? 
Shall  all  the  honor  of  thy  name 
For  evermore  be  lost  ? 

11  Why  hold'st  thou  back  thy  strong  right  hand, 

And  on  thy  patient  breast, 
When  vengeance  calls  to  stretch  it  forth, 
So  calmly  lett'st  it  rest  1 

12  Thou  heretofore,  with  kingly  power, 

In  our  defence  hast  fought ; 
For  us,  throughout  the  wond'ring  world, 
Hast  great  salvation  wrought. 

13  'Twas  thou,  O  God,  who  didst  the  sea 

By  thy  own  strength  divide  ; 
Thou  brak'st  the  wat'ry  monster's  heads  ; 
The  waves  o'erwhelm'd  their  pride. 


PSALMS.  447 


14  The  greatest,  fiercest  of  them  all, 

That  seem'd  the  deep  to  sway, 
Was  by  thy  power  destroy'd,  and  made 
To  savage  beasts  a  prey. 

15  Thou  clav'st  the  solid  rock,  and  mad'st 

The  waters  largely  flow  ; 
Again,  thou  mad'st  through  parted  streams 
Thy  wand'ring  people  go. 

16  Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  and  thine 

The  black  return  of  night ; 
Thou  hast  prepar'd  the  glorious  sun, 
And  every  feebler  light. 

17  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 

In  perfect  order  stand  ; 
The  summer's  warmth,  and  winter's  cold, 
Attend  on  thy  command. 


18  Remember,  Lord,  how  scornful  foes 

Have  daily  urged  our  shame  ; 
And  how  the  foolish  people  have 
Blasphem'd  thy  holy  name. 

19  0  !  free  thy  mourning  turtle-dove, 

By  sinful  crowds  beset ; 
Nor  the  assembly  of  thy  poor 
For  evermore  forget ! 

20  Thy  ancient  cov'nant,  Lord,  regard 

And  make  thy  promise  good; 
For  now  each  corner  of  the  land 
Is  fill'd  with  men  of  blood. 

21  0  !  let  not  the  oppress'd  return 

With  sorrow  cloth'd,  and  shame ; 
But  let  the  helpless  and  the  poor 
For  ever  praise  thy  name  ! 

22  Arise,  O  God,  in  our  behalf ; 

Thy  cause  and  ours  maintain  ; 
Remember  how  insulting  fools 
Each  day  thy  name  profane. 

23  Make  thou  the  boastings  of  thy  foes 

For  evermore  to  cease  ; 
Whose  insolence,  if  unchastis'd, 
Will  more  and  more  increase. 

PSALM    75. 

1  TO  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praise, 
To  thee,  with  thanks  repair ; 
For,  that  thy  name  to  us  is  nigh, 
Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 


448  PSALMS. 

2  In  Isra'l  when  my  throne  is  fix'd, 

With  me  shall  justice  reign  : 

3  The  land  with  discord  shakes ;  but  I 

The  sinking  frame  sustain. 

4  Deluded  wretches  I  advised 

Their  errors  to  redress  ; 
And  warn'd  bold  sinners,  that  they  should 
Their  swelling  pride  suppress. 

5  Bear  not  yourselves  so  high,  as  if 

No  power  could  yours  restrain ; 
Submit  your  stubborn  necks,  and  learn 
To  speak  with  less  disdain  : 

6  For  that  promotion,  which  to  gain 

Your  vain  ambition  strives, 
From  neither  east  nor  west,  nor  yet 
From  southern  climes  arrives. 

7  For  God  the  great  disposer  is. 

And  sovereign  Judge  alone, 
Who  casts  the  proud  to  earth,  and  lifts 
The  humble  to  a  throne. 

8  His  hand  holds  forth  a  dreadful  cup  ; 

With  purple  wine  'tis  crown'd  ; 
The  deadly  mixture  which  his  wrath 
Deals  out  to  nations  round. 

Of  this  his  saints  sometimes  may  taste ; 

But  wicked  men  shall  squeeze 
The  bitter  dregs,  and  be  condemn'd 

To  drink  the  very  lees. 

9  His  prophet,  I,  to  all  the  world 

This  message  will  relate  ; 
The  justice  then  of  Jacob's  God 
My  song  shall  celebrate. 

10  The  wicked's  pride  I  will  reduce, 
Their  cruelty  disarm ; 
Exalt  the  just,  and  seat  him  high 
Above  the  reach  of  harm. 

PSALM    7G. 

1  IN  Judah  the  Almighty's  known, 
Almighty  there  by  wonders  shown, 

His  name  in  Jacob  does  excel : 

2  His  sanctu'ry  in  Salem  stands ; 
The  majesty  that  heav'n  commands, 

In  Sion  condescends  to  dwell. 

3  He  brake  the  bow  and  arrows  there, 

The  shield,  and  temper'd  sword,  and  spear; 
There  slain  the  mighty  army  lay  : 

4  Whence  Sion's  fame  through  earth  is  spread, 
Of  greater  glory,  greater  dread, 

Than  hills  where  robbers  lodge  their  prey. 


PSALMS.  449 

5  Their  valiant  chiefs,  who  came  for  spoil, 
Themselves  met  there  a  shameful  foil : 

Securely  down  to  sleep  they  lay : 
But  wak'd  no  more,  their  stoutest  band 
Ne'er  lifted  one  resisting  hand 

'Gainst  his,  that  did  their  legions  slay. 

6  When  Jacob's  God  began  to  frown, 
Both  horse  and  charioteers,  o'erthrown, 

Together  slept  in  endless  night : 

7  When  thou,  whom  earth  and  heav'n  revere, 
Dost  once  with  wrathful  look  appear, 

What  mortal  power  can  stand  thy  sight  1 

8  Pronounc'd  from  heav'n,  earth  heard  its  doom, 
Grew  hush'd  with  fear,  Avhen  thou  did'st  come 

9  The  meek  with  justice  to  restore  : 

10  The  wrath  of  man  shall  yield  thee  praise ; 
Its  last  attempts  but  serve  to  raise 

The  triumphs  of  almighty  power. 

11  Vow  to  the  Lord,  ye  nations  ;  bring 
Vow'd  presents  to  th'  eternal  King  : 

Thus  to  his  name  due  rev'rence  pay, 

12  Who  proudest  potentates  can  quell, 
To  earthly  kings  more  terrible, 

Than  to  their  trembling  subjects  they. 

PSAIiM    77. 

1  TO  God  I  cried,  who  to  my  help 

Did  graciously  repair ; 

2  In  trouble's  dismal  day  I  sought 

My  God  Avith  humble  prayer. 

All  night  my  fest'ring  wound  did  run  ; 

No  med'cine  gave  relief ; 
My  soul  no  comfort  would  admit ; 

My  soul  indulged  her  grief. 

3  I  thought  on  God,  and  favours  past ; 

But  that  increas'd  my  pain  : 
I  found  my  spirit  more  oppress'd, 
The  more  I  did  complain. 

4  Through  every  watch  of  tedious  night 

Thou  keep'st  my  eyes  awake  : 
My  grief  is  swell'd  to  that  excess 
I  sigh,  but  cannot  speak. 

5  I  call'd  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

With  signal  mercy  crown'd  ; 
Those  famous  years  of  ancient  times, 
For  miracles  renown'd. 

6  By  night  I  recollect  my  songs, 

On  former  triumphs  made ; 
Then  search,  consult,  and  ask  my  heart, 
Where  's  now  that  wondrous  aid  ? 


450  PSALMS. 

7  Has  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 

Withdrawn  his  favours  quite? 

8  Arc  both  his  mercy  and  his  truth 

Retir'd  to  endless  night  ? 

9  Can  his  long  practised  love  forget 

Its  wonted  aids  to  bring  ? 
Has  he  in  wrath  shut  up  and  seal'd 
His  mercy's  healing  spring  ? 

10  I  said,  my  "weakness  hints  these  fears ; 

But  I'll  my  fears  disband  ; 
I'll  yet  remember  the  Most  High, 
And  years  of  his  right  hand. 

11  I'll  call  to  mind  his  works  of  old, 

The  wonders  of  his  might ; 

12  On  them  my  heart  shall  meditate, 

My  tongue  shall  them  recite. 

13  Safe  lodg'd  from  human  search  on  high, 

O  God,  thy  counsels  are  ! 
Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  ours? 
Who  can  with  him  compare  ? 

14  Long  since  a  God  of  wonders  thee 

Thy  rescued  people  found  ; 

15  Long  since  hast  thou  thy  chosen  seed 

With  strong  deliv'rance  crown'd. 

16  When  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw, 

The  frighted  billows  shrunk  ; 
The  troubled  depths  themselves  for  fear 
Beneath  their  channels  sunk. 

17  The  clouds  pour'd  down,  while  rending  skies 

Did  with  their  noise  conspire  ; 
Thy  arrows  all  abroad  were  sent, 
Wing'd  with  avenging  fire. 

18  Heav'n  with  thy  thunder's  voice  was  torn, 

Whilst  all  the  lower  world 
With  lightnings  blaz'd  ;  earth  shook,  and  seem'd 
From  her  foundations  hurl'd. 

19  Through  rolling  streams  thou  find'ct  thy  way. 

Thy  paths  in  waters  lie  ; 
Thy  wondrous  passage,  where  no  sight 
Thy  footsteps  can  descry. 

20  Thou  ledd'st  thy  people  like  a  flock, 

Safe  through  the  desert  land, 
By  Moses,  their  meek  skilful  guide, 
And  Aaron's  sacred  hand. 

PSALM    78. 

1  HEAR,  O  my  people,  to  ray  law 
Devout  attention  lend ; 
Let  the  instruction  of  my  mouth 
Deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 


PSALMS.  451 


2  My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught, 

Shall  parables  unfold, 
Dark  oracles,  but  understood, 
And  own'd  for  truths  of  old : 

3  Which  we  from  sacred  registers 

Of  ancient  times  have  known, 
And  our  forefathers'  pious  care 
To  us  has  handed  down. 

4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  onr  sons ; 

Our  offspring  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
Has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 

5  For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain'd, 

This  league  Avith  Isra'l  made  ; 
With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age, 
From  race  to  race,  convey'd. 

6  That  generations  yet  to  come 

Should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  the  same, 
And  they  again  to  theirs. 

7  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands ; 
That  they  should  ne'er  his  works  forget, 
But  keep  his  just  commands. 

8  Lest,  like  their  fathers,  they  might  prove 

A  stiff  rebellious  race, 
False-hearted,  fickle  to  their  God, 
Unsteadfast  in  his  grace. 

9  Such  were  revolting  Ephraim's  sons, 

Wlio,  though  to  warfare  bred, 
And  skilful  archers,  arm'd  with  bows, 
From  field  ignobly  fled. 

10, 11  They  falsified  their  league  with  God, 
His  orders  disobey'd, 
Forgot  his  works  and  miracles 
Before  their  eyes  display'd. 

12  Nor  wonders,  which  their  fathers  saw, 

Did  they  in  mind  retain, 
Prodigious  things  in  Egypt  done, 
And  Zoan's  fertile  plain. 

13  He  cut  the  sea  to  let  them  pass, 

Restrain'd  the  pressing  flood  ; 
While  pil'd  on  heaps,  on  either  side 
The  solid  waters  stood. 

14  A  wondrous  pillar  led  them  on, 

Composed  of  shade  and  light ; 
A  shelt'ring  cloud  it  prov'd  by  day, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 


452  PSALMS. 

15  When  drought  oppress'd  them,  where  no  stream 

The  wilderness  supplied, 
He  cleft  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 
Dissolv'd  into  a  tide. 

16  Streams  from  the  solid  rock  he  brought, 

Which  down  in  rivers  fell, 
That,  traveling  with  their  camp,  each  day 
Renew'd  the  miracle. 

17  Yet  there  they  sinn'd  against  him  more, 

Provoking  the  Most  High, 
In  that  same  desert  where  he  did 
Their  fainting  souls  supply. 

18  They  first  incens'd  him  in  their  hearts, 

That  did  his  power  distrust, 
And  long'd  for  meat,  not  urged  by  want, 
But  to  indulge  their  lust. 

19  Then  utter'd  their  blaspheming  doubts ; 

"  Can  God,"  say  they,  "  prepare 
"  A  table  in  the  wilderness, 
"  Set  out  with  various  fare  1 

20  "  He  smote  the  flinty  rock,  'tis  true, 

"  And  gushing  streams  ensued  ; 
"  But  can  he  corn  and  flesh  provide 
"  For  such  a  multitude  1 " 

21  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard  ; 

From  heav'n  avenging  flame 
On  Jacob  fell,  consuming  wrath 
On  thankless  Israel  came : 

22  Because  their  unbelieving  hearts 

In  God  would  not  confide, 
Nor  trust  his  care,  who  had  from  heav'n 
Their  wants  so  oft  supplied  ; 

23  Though  he  had  made  his  clouds  discharge 

Provisions  down  in  showers  ; 
And  when  earth  fail'd,  reliev'd  their  needs 
From  his  celestial  stores  ; 

24  Though  tasteful  manna  was  rain'd  down, 

Their  hunger  to  relieve  ; 
Though  from  the  stores  of  heav'n  they  did 
Sustaining  corn  receive. 

25  Thus  man  with  angels'  sacred  food, 

Ungrateful  man  was  fed ; 
Not  sparingly,  for  still  they  found 
A  plenteous  table  spread. 

26  From  heav'n  he  made  an  east  wind  blow, 

Then  did  the  south  command 

27  To  rain  down  flesh  like  dust,  and  fowls 

Like  sea's  unnumber'd  sand. 


PSALMS.  453 

28  Within  their  trenches  he  let  fall 

The  luscious  easy  prey ; 
And  all  around  their  spreading  camp 
The  ready  booty  lay. 

29  They  fed,  were  fill'd  ;  he  gave  them  leave 

Their  appetites  to  feast ; 
30,  31  Yet  still  their  wanton  lust  crav'd  on, 
Nor  with  their  hunger  ceas'd. 

But  whilst  in  their  luxurious  mouths 

They  did  their  dainties  chew, 
The  wrath  of  God  smote  down  their  chiefs, 

And  Israel's  chosen  slew. 


32  Yet  still  they  sinn'd,  nor  would  afford 

His  miracles  belief: 

33  Therefore  through  fruitless  travels  he 

Consum'd  their  lives  in  grief. 

34  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return'd 

To  God  with  early  cry ; 

35  Own'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  defence, 

Their  Saviour,  God  most  high. 

36  But  this  Avas  feign'd  submission  all ; 

Their  heart  their  tongue  belied ; 

37  Their  heart  was  still  perverse,  nor  would 

Firm  in  his  league  abide. 

38  Yet,  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave, 

Nor  did  with  death  chastise  ; 
But  turn'd  his  kindled  wrath  aside, 
Or  would  not  let  it  rise. 

39  For  he  remember'd  they  were  flesh, 

That  could  not  long  remain ; 
A  murm'ring  wind,  that  's  quickly  past, 
And  ne'er  returns  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  there, 

How  oft  his  patience  grieve, 

In  that  same  desert  where  he  did 

Their  fainting  souls  relieve  ! 

41  They  tempted  him  by  turning  back 

And  wickedly  repin'd, 
When  Israel's  God  refused  to  be 
By  their  desires  confin'd. 

42  Nor  call'd  to  mind  the  hand  and  day 

That  their  redemption  brought ; 

43  His  signs  in  Egypt,  wondrous  works 

In  Zoan's  valley  wrought. 

44  He  turn'd  their  rivers  into  blood, 

That  man  and  beast  forbore, 

And  rather  chose  to  die  of  thirst, 

Than  drink  the  putrid  gore. 


454  PSALMS. 

45  He  sent  devouring  swarms  of  flies ; 

Hoarse  frogs  annoy'd  their  soil ; 

46  Locusts  and  caterpillars  reap'd 

The  harvest  of  their  toil. 

47  Their  vines  with  batt'ring  hail  were  broke  i 

With  frost  the  fig-tree  dies ; 

48  Lightning  and  hail  made  flocks  and  herds 

One  gen'ral  sacrifice. 

49  He  turn'd  his  anger  loose,  and  set 

No  time  for  it  to  cease ; 
And  with  their  plagues  ill  angels  sent, 
Their  torments  to  increase. 

50  He  clear'd  a  passage  for  his  wrath 

To  ravage  uncontroll'd ; 
The  murrain  on  their  firstlings  seiz'd, 
In  every  field  and  fold. 

51  The  deadly  pest  from  beast  to  man, 

From  field  to  city,  came ; 
It  slew  their  heirs,  their  eldest  hopes, 
Through  all  the  tents  of  Ham. 

52  But  his  own  tribe,  like  folded  sheep, 

He  brought  from  their  distress  ; 
And  them  conducted  like  a  flock, 
Throughout  the  wilderness. 

53  He  led  them  on,  and  in  their  way 

No  cause  of  fear  they  found  ; 
But  march'd  securely  through  those  deeps, 
In  which  their  foes  were  drown'd. 

54  Nor  ceased  his  care,  till  them  he  brought 

Safe  to  his  promis'd  land  ; 
And  to  his  holy  mount,  the  prize 
Of  his  victorious  hand. 

55  To  them  the  outcast  heathen's  land 

He  did  by  lot  divide; 
And  in  their  foe's  abandon'd  tents 
Made  Isra'l's  tribes  abide. 


56  Yet  still  they  tempted,  still  provok'd 

The  wrath  of  God  most  high  ; 
Nor  Avould  to  practise  his  conmnnds 
Their  stubborn  hearts  apply ; 

57  But  in  their  faithless  fathers'  steps 

Perversely  choose  to  go  ; 
They  turn'd  aside,  like  arrows  shot 
From  some  deceitful  blow. 

58  For  him  to  fury  they  provok'd 

With  altars  set  on  high  ; 
And  with  their  graven  images 
Inflamed  his  jealousy. 


PSALMS.  455 

59  When  God  heard  this,  on  Isra'l's  tribes 

His  wrath  and  hatred  fell ; 

60  He  quitted  Shiloh,  and  the  tents, 

Where  once  he  chose  to  dwell. 

61  To  vile  captivity  his  ark, 

His  glory  to  disdain, 

62  His  people  to  the  sword  he  gave, 

Nor  would  his  wrath  restrain. 

63  Destructive  war  their  ablest  youth 

Untimely  did  confound  ; 
No  virgin  was  to  th'  altar  led, 
With  nuptial  garlands  crown'd. 

64  In  fight  the  sacrificer  fell, 

The  priest  a  victim  bled ; 
And  widows  who  (heir  death  should  mourn, 
Themselves  of  grief  were  dead. 

65  Then,  as  a  giant  roused  from  sleep, 

Whom  wine  had  throughly  warm'd, 
Shouts  out  aloud,  the  Lord  awak'd, 
And  his  proud  foe  alarm'd. 

66  He  smote  their  host,  that  from  the  field 

A  scatter'd  remnant  came, 
With  wounds  imprinted  on  their  backs 
Of  everlasting  shame. 

67  With  conquest  crown'd,  he  Joseph's  tents 

And  Ephraim's  tribe  forsook  ; 

68  But  Judah  chose,  and  Sion's  mount 

For  his  loved  dwelling  took. 

69  His  temple  he  erected  there, 

With  spires  exalted  high ; 
While  deep,  and  fix'd,  as  those  of  earth, 
The  strong  foundations  lie. 

70  His  faithful  servant  David  too 

He  for  his  choice  did  own, 
And  from  the  sheepfolds  him  advanced 
To  sit  on  Judah's  throne. 

71  From  tending  on  the  teeming  ewes 

He  brought  him  forth  to  feed 
His  own  inheritance,  the  tribes 
Of  Isra'l's  chosen  seed. 

72  Exalted  thus,  the  monarch  proved 

A  faithful  shepherd  still ; 
He  fed  them  with  an  upright  heart, 
And  guided  them  with  skill. 

PSALM    79. 

1  BEHOLD,  O  God,  how  heathen  hosts 
Have  thy  possession  seiz'd  ! 
Thy  sacred  house  they  have  denied, 
Thy  holy  city  razed ! 


456  PSALMS. 

2  The  mangled  bodies  of  thy  saints 

Abroad  unburied  lay; 
Their  flesh  exposed  to  savage  beasts, 
And  rav'nous  birds  of  prey. 

3  Quite  through  Jerus'lem  was  their  blood 

Like  common  water  shed ; 
And  none  were  left  alive  to  pay 
Last  duties  to  the  dead. 

4  The  neighb'ring  lands  our  small  remains 

With  loud  reproaches  wound; 
And  we  a  laughing-stock  are  made 
To  all  the  nations  round. 

5  How  long  wilt  thou  be  angry,  Lord  1 

Must  we  for  ever  mourn  ? 
Shall  thy  devouring  jealous  rage, 
Like  fire,  for  ever  burn  ? 

6  On  foreign  lands,  that  know  not  thee, 

Thy  heavy  vengeance  shower  ; 
Those  sinful  kingdoms  let  it  crush, 
That  have  not  owned  thy  power. 

7  For  their  devouring  jaAvs  have  prey'd 

On  Jacob's  chosen  race ; 
And  to  a  barren  desert  turn'd 
Their  fruitful  dwelling-place. 

8  O  think  not  on  our  former  sins, 

But  speedily  prevent 
The  utter  ruin  of  thy  saints, 
Almost  with  sorrow  spent. 

9  Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  help, 

And  free  our  souls  from  blame  ; 
So  shall  our  pardon  and  defence 
Exalt  thy  glorious  name. 

10  Let  infidels,  that  scoffing  say, 

"  Where  is  the  God  they  boast?" 
In  vengeance  for  thy  slaughter'd  saints, 
Perceive  thee  to  their  cost. 

11  Lord,  hear  the  sighing  pris'ners'  moans; 

Thy  saving  power  extend  ; 
Preserve  the  wretches  doom'd  to  die, 
From  that  untimely  end. 

12  On  them  who  us  oppress,  let  all 

Our  suff 'rings  be  repaid  ; 
Make  their  confusion  se'en  times  more, 
Than  what  on  us  they  laid. 

13  So  we,  thy  people  and  thy  flock, 

Shall  ever  praise  thy  name  ; 
And  with  glad  hearts  our  grateful  thanks 
From  age  to  age  proclaim. 


PSALMS.  457 

PSALM    80. 

1  0  ISRA'L'S  Shepherd,  Joseph's  Guide, 

Our  prayers  to  thee  vouchsafe  to  hear  ; 
O  thou  that  dost  on  cherubs  ride, 
Again  in  solemn  state  appear  ! 

2  Behold  how  Benjamin  expects, 

With  Ephraim  and  Manasseh  join'd, 
In  our  deliv'ranee  the  effects 
Of  thy  resistless  strength  to  find. 

3  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

The  lustre  of  thy  face  display  ; 
And  all  the  ills  Ave  suffer  now, 
Like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

4  O  thou,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 

How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 
How  long  thy  suff  'ring  people  pray, 
And  to  their  prayers  have  no  return  1 

5  When  hungry,  we  are  forc'd  to  drench 

Our  scanty  food  in  floods  of  wo  ; 
When  dry,  our  raging  thirst  we  quench 
With  streams  of  tears  that  largely  flow. 

6  For  us  the  heathen  nations  round, 

As  for  a  common  prey,  contest ; 
Our  foes  with  spiteful  joys  abound, 
And  at  our  lost  condition  jest. 

7  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

The  lustre  of  thy  face  display ; 
A.nd  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 
Like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

PART    II. 

8  Thou  brought'st  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land  ; 

And,  casting  out  the  heathen  race, 
Didst  plant  it  with  thine  own  right  hand 
And  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 

9  Before  it  thou  prepared'st  the  way, 

And  mad'st  it  take  a  lasting  root, 
Which,  bless'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray, 

O'er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 
10,  11  The  hills  were  cover'd  with  its  shade, 

Its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  seem ; 
Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread, 

And  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  stream. 

12  Why  then  hast  thou  its  hedge  o'erthrown, 

Which  thou  hast  made  so  firm  and  strong? 
Whilst  all  its  grapes,  defenceless  grown, 
Are  plucked  by  those  that  pass  along. 

13  See  how  the  bristling  forest  boar 

With  dreadful  fury  lays  it  waste; 
Hark  !  how  the  savage  monsters  roar. 
And  to  their  helpless  prey  make  haste. 
20 


458  PSALMS. 

PART    III. 

14  To  thee,  O  God  of  hosts,  we  pray ; 

Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew ; 
From  heav'n,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey, 
And  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 

15  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 

Which  thy  right  hand  did  guard  so  long  ; 
And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free, 
Which  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

16  To  wasting  flames  'tis  made  a  prey, 

And  all  its  spreading  boughs  cut  down  ; 
At  thy  rebuke  they  soon  decay, 
And  perish  at  thy  dreadful  frown. 

17  Crown  thou  the  King  with  good  success, 

By  thy  right  hand  secured  from  wrong; 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  bless, 
Whom  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

18  So  shall  we  still  continue  free 

From  whatsoe'er  deserves  thy  blame ; 
And,  if  once  more  revived  by  thee, 
Will  always  praise  thy  holy  name. 

19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

The  lustre  of  thy  face  display  ; 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 
Like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

PSALM    81. 

1  TO  God,  our  never-failing  strength, 

With  loud  applauses  sing  ; 
And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise 
To  Jacob's  awful  King. 

2  Compose  a  hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 

Your  instruments  of  joy  ; 
Let  psalteries  and  pleasant  harps 
Your  grateful  skill  employ. 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  great  new  moon 

Their  joyful  voices  raise, 
To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time. 
The  solemn  day  of  praise. 

4  For  this  a  statute  was  of  old, 

Which  Jacob's  God  decreed  ; 
To  be  with  pious  care  observed 
By  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

5  This  he  for  a  memorial  fix'd, 

When,  freed  from  Egypt's  land, 
Strange  nations'  barb'rous  speech  we  heard 
But  could  not  understand. 

6  Your  burden'd  shoulders  I  relieved, 

(Thus  seems  our  God  to  say) 
Your  servile  hands  by  me  were  freed 
From  lab'ring  in  the  clay. 


PSALMS.  459 

7  Your  ancestors,  with  wrongs  oppress'd, 

To  me  for  aid  did  call ; 
With  pity  I  their  suff 'rings  saw, 
And  set  them  free  from  all. 

They  sought  for  me,  and  from  the  cloud 

In  thunder  I  replied  ; 
At  Meribah's  contentious  stream 

Their  faith  and  duty  tried. 

PART    II. 

8  While  I  my  solemn  will  declare, 

My  chosen  people,  hear  : 
If  thou,  O  Israel,  to  my  words 
Wilt  lend  thy  list'ning  ear  ; 

9  Then  shall  no  god  besides  myself 

Within  thy  coasts  be  found  ; 
Nor  shalt  thou  worship  any  god 
Of  all  the  nations  round. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God  am  I,  who  thee 

Brought  forth  from  Egypt's  land  ; 
'Tis  I  that  all  thy  just  desires 
Supply  with  liberal  hand. 

1 1  But  they,  my  chosen  race,  refused 

To  hearken  to  my  voice  ; 
Nor  would  rebellious  Isra'l's  sons 
Make  me  their  happy  choice. 

12  So  I,  provok'd,  resign'd  them  up, 

To  every  lust  a  prey ; 
And  in  their  own  perverse  designs 
Permitted  them  to  ttray. 

13  O  that  my  people  wisely  would 

My  just  commandments  heed  ! 
And  Isra'l  in  my  righteous  ways 
With  pious  care  proceed  ! 

14  Then  should  my  heavy  judgments  fall 

On  all  that  them  oppose, 
And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn'd 
Against  their  num'rous  foes. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  should  all 

Before  my  footstool  bend  ; 
But  as  for  them,  their  happy  state 
Should  never  know  an  end. 

16  All  parts  with  plenty  should  abound ; 

With  finest  wheat  their  field  : 
The  barren  rocks,  to  please  their  taste, 
Should  richest  honey  yield. 

PSALM     83. 

1  GOD  in  the  great  assembly  stands 
Where  his  impartial  eye 
In  state  surveys  the  earthly  gods, 
And  does  their  judgments  try. 


460  PSALMS. 

2, 3  How  dare  ye  then  unjustly  judge, 
Or  be  to  sinners  kind  1 
Defend  the  orphans  and  the  poor ; 
Let  such  your  justice  find. 

4  Protect  the  humble,  helpless  man, 

Reduced  to  deep  distress  ; 

And  let  not  him  become  a  prey 

To  such  as  would  oppress. 

5  They  neither  know,  nor  will  they  learn, 

But  blindly  rove  and  stray  ; 
Justice  and  truth,  the  world's  supports, 
Through  all  the  land  decay. 

6  Well  then  might  God  in  anger  say, 

"  I've  call'd  you  by  my  name ; 
"  I've  said  ye  're  gods,  and  all  allied 
"  To  the  Most  High  in  fame : 

7  "  But  ne'ertheless  your  unjust  deeds 

"  To  strict  account  I'll  call ; 
"  You  all  shall  die  like  common  men, 
"  Like  other  tyrants  fall." 

8  Arise,  and  thy  just  judgments,  Lord, 

Throughout  the  earth  display; 

And  all  the  nations  of  the  world 

Shall  own  thy  righteous  sway. 

PSALM     83. 

1  HOLD  not  thy  peace,  O  Lord  our  God, 

No  longer  silent  be  ; 
Nor  with  consenting  quiet  looks 
Our  ruin  calmly  see. 

2  For  lo  !  the  tumults  of  thy  foes 

O'er  all  the  land  are  spread  ; 
And  those  who  hate  thy  saints  and  thee, 
Lift  up  their  threat'ning  head. 

3  Against  thy  zealous  people,  Lord, 

They  craftily  combine ; 
And  to  destroy  thy  chosen  saints 
Have  laid  their  close  design. 

4  "  Come  let  us  cut  them  off,"  say  they, 

"  Their  nation  quite  deface  ; 
"  That  no  remembrance  may  remain 
"  Of  Isra'l's  hated  race." 

5  Thus  they  against  thy  people's  peace 

Consult  with  one  consent ; 
And  diff'ring  nations,  jointly  leagu'd, 
Their  common  malice  vent. 

6  The  Ishmaelites,  that  dwell  in  tents, 

With  warlike  Edom  join'd, 
And  Moab's  sons,  our  ruin  vow, 
With  Hagar's  race  combined. 


PSALMS  461 


7  Proud  Amnion's  offspring,  Gebal  too, 

With  Amalek  conspire ; 
The  lords  of  Palestine,  and  all 
The  wealthy  sons  of  Tyre. 

8  All  these  the  strong  Assyrian  king 

Their  firm  ally  have  got ; 
Who  with  a  powerful  army  aids 
The  incestuous  race  of  Lot. 


9  But  let  such  vengeance  come  to  them, 
As  once  to  Midian  came ; 
To  Jabin  and  proud  Sisera, 
At  Kishon's  fatal  stream  ; 

10  When  thy  right  hand  their  num'rous  hosts 

Near  Endor  did  confound, 
And  left  their  carcases  for  dung 
To  feed  the  hungry  ground. 

11  Let  all  their  mighty  men  the  fate 

Of  Zeb  and  Oreb  share  j 
As  Zeba  and  Zalmuna,  so 
Let  all  their  princes  fare : 

12  Who,  with  the  same  design  inspired, 

Thus  vainly  boasting  spake, 

"In  firm  possession  for  ourselves 

"Let  us  God's  houses  take." 

13  To  ruin  let  them  haste,  like  wheels 

Which  downward  swiftly  move  j 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind,  let  all 
Their  scatter'd  forces  prove. 

14, 15  As  flames  consume  dry  wood,  or  heath, 
That  on  parch'd  mountains  grows, 
So  let  thy  fierce  consuming  wrath 
WTith  terrors  strike  thy  foes. 

16, 17  Lord,  shroud  their  faces  with  disgrace, 
That  they  may  own  thy  name ; 
Or  them  confound,  whose  harden'd  hearts 
Thy  gentler  means  disclaim. 

18  So  shall  the  wond'ring  world  confess, 

That  thou,  who  claim'st  alone 

Jehovah's  name,  o'er  all  the  earth 

Hast  raised  thy  lofty  throne. 

PSALM    84. 

1  O  GOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  thou,  enthron'd  in  glory,  show'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  ! 


462  PSALMS. 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire 

To  view  thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 

Around  thy  temple  throng  ; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
Securely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God, 

How  highly  blest  are  they, 
Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  thy  praise  display ! 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 

Their  sure  protection  made; 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  thy  dwelling  lead  ! 

6  Who  pass  through  Baca's  thirsty  vale, 

Yet  no  refreshment  want ; 
Their  pools  are  fill'd  with  rain,  which  thou 
At  their  request  dost  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to  strength, 

And  still  approach  more  near ; 
Till  all  on  Zion's  holy  mount, 
Before  their  God  appear. 

8  O  Lord,  the  mighty  God  of  hosts, 

My  just  request  regard  : 
Thou  God  of  Jacob,  let  my  prayer 
Be  still  with  favour  heard. 

9  Behold,  O  God,  for  thou  alone 

Canst  timely  aid  dispense  ; 
On  thy  anointed  servant  look, 
Be  thou  his  strong  defence. 

10  For  in  thy  courts  one  single  day 

'Tis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
A  thousand  days  to  spend. 

Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

The  meanest  office  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 

My  pompous  dwelling  make. 

11  For  God,  who  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

12  Thou  God,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 

How  highly  blest  is  he, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  placed, 
Is  still  reposed  on  thee ! 


PSALMS.  462. 

PSALM    85. 

1  LORD,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land 
The  favours  we  implored, 
And  faithful  Jacob's  captive  race 
Hast  graciously  restored. 

2,  3  Thy  people's  sins  thou  hast  forgiv'n, 
And  all  their  guilt  defaced  ; 
Thou  hast  not  let  thy  wrath  flame  on, 
Nor  thy  fierce  anger  last. 

4  0  God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
To  thy  obedience  turn ; 
That,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 
Thy  wrath  no  more  may  burn. 

5,  6  For  why  should'st  thou  be  angry  still, 
And  wrath  so  long  retain  1 
Revive  us,  Lord,  and  let  thy  saints 
Thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

7  Thy  gracious  favour,  Lord,  display, 

Which  we  have  long  implored  ; 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy's  sake, 
Thy  wonted  aid  afford. 

8  God's  answer  patiently  I'll  wait ; 

For  he,  with  glad  success, 
If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
His  mourning  saints  will  bless. 

9  To  all  that  fear  his  holy  name 

His  sure  salvation  's  near ; 
And  in  its  former  happy  state 
Our  nation  shall  appear. 

10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join'd, 
And  righteousness  with  peace, 
Like  kind  companions,  absent  long, 
With  friendly  arms  embrace. 

11,  12  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,  whilst  heav'n 
Shall  streams  of  justice  pour  ; 
And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
Shall  endless  plenty  show'r. 

13  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march, 
And  his  just  paths  prepare  ; 
While  we  his  holy  steps  pursue 
With  constant  zeal  and  care. 

PSALM    86. 

1  TO  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Thy  gracious  ear  incline  ; 
Hear  me,  distress'd,  and  destitute 
Of  all  relief  but  thine. 

2  Do  thou,  O  God,  preserve  my  soul, 

That  does  thy  name  adore  ; 
Thy  servant  keep,  and  him,  whose  trust 
Relies  on  thee,  restore. 


464  PSALMS. 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  extend  ; 

4  Refresh  thy  servant's  soul,  whose  hopes 

On  thee  alone  depend. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  nor  only  good, 

But  prompt  to  pardon  too  ; 
Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 
Who  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

6  To  my  repeated  humble  prayer, 

O  Lord,  attentive  be ; 

7  When  troubled,  I  on  thee  will  call, 

For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  's  none  like  thee, 

O  Lord,  alone  divine  ! 
To  thee  as  much  inferior  they. 
As  are  their  works  to  thine. 

9  Therefore  their  great  Creator  thee 

The  nations  shall  adore  ; 
Their  long  misguided  prayers  and  praise 
To  thy  bless'd  name  restore. 

10  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great 
The  wonders  thou  hast  done  ; 
Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme, 
Confess  thee  God  alone. 


1 1  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I 

From  truth  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
In  rev'rence  to  thy  sacred  name 
Devoutly  fix  my  heart. 

12  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Praise  thee  with  heart  sincere ; 
And  to  thy  everlasting  name 
Eternal  trophies  rear. 

13  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  me, 

Transcends  my  power  to  tell ; 
For  thou  hast  oft  redeem'd  my  soul 
From  lowest  depths  of  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  sons  of  pride  and  strife 

Have  my  destruction  sought ; 

Regardless  of  thy  power,  that  oft 

Has  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 

15  But  thou  thy  constant  goodness  didst 

To  my  assistance  bring  ; 
Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth. 
Thou  everlasting  spring ! 

16  O  bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  and  strength 

To  me  thy  servant  show  ; 
Thy  kind  protection,  Lord,  on  me, 
Thine  handmaid's  son,  bestow. 


PSALMS.  465 

17  Some  signal  give,  which  my  proud  foes 
May  see  with  shame  and  rage, 
When  thou,  O  Lord,  for  my  relief 
And  comfort  dost  engage. 

PSAIiM    87. 

1  GOD'S  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount ; 

The  Lord  there  condescends  to  dwell ; 

2  His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account, 

Our  Isra'l's  fairest  tents  excel. 

3  Fame  glorious  things  of  thee  shall  sing, 
O  city  of  th'  Almighty  King  ! 

4  I'll  mention  Rahab  with  due  praise, 

In  Babylon's  applauses  join, 
The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raise, 

With  that  of  Tyre  and  Palestine ; 
And  grant  that  some  among  them  born, 
Their  age  and  country  did  adorn. 

5  But  still  of  Sion  I'll  aver, 

That  many  such  from  her  proceed  ; 
The  Almighty  shall  establish  her ; 

6  His  gen'ral  list  shall  show,  when  read. 
That  such  a  person  there  was  born, 
And  such  did  such  an  age  adorn. 

7  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fill'd 

Of  such  as  merit  high  renown ; 
For  hand  and  voice  musicians  skill'd  ; 

And  (her  transcending  fame  to  crown,) 
Of  such  she  shall  successions  bring, 
Like  water  from  a  living  spring. 

PSALM    88. 

1  TO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 
By  day  and  night  address  my  cry  ; 

2  Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear; 
To  my  distress  incline  thine  ear. 

3  For  seas  of  trouble  me  invade, 

My  soul  draws  nigh  to  death's  cold  shade  ; 

4  Like  one  whose  strength  and  hopes  are  fled, 
They  number  me  among  the  dead  : 

5  Like  those  who,  shrouded  in  the  grave, 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  have  •, 

6  Cast  off  from  thy  sustaining  care, 
Down  to  the  confines  of  despair. 

7  Thy  wrath  has  hard  upon  me  lain, 
Afflicting  me  with  restless  pain  ; 

Me  all  thy  mountain  waves  have  pressed 
Too  weak,  alas,  to  bear  the  least. 

8  Removed  from  friends,  I  sigh  alone, 
In  a  loathed  dungeon  laid,  where  none 
A  visit  will  vouchsafe  to  me, 
Confined,  past  hopes  of  liberty. 

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466  PSALMS. 

9  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  cease ; 
They  waste,  but  still  my  griefs  increase  ; 
Yet  daily,  Lord,  to  thee  I've  pray'd, 
With  outstretch'd  hands  invoked  thy  aid. 

10  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 

The  dead,  whom  thou  forsook'st  alive'? 
From  death  restore,  thy  praise  to  sing, 
Whom  thou  from  prison  would'st  not  bring  ? 

11  Shall  the  mute  grave  thy  love  confess? 
A  mould'ring  tomb  thy  faithfulness? 

12  Thy  truth  and  power  renown  obtain 
Where  darkness  and  oblivion  reign  1 

13  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry  forlorn  ; 
My  pray'r  prevents  the  early  morn  : 

14  Why  hast  thou,  Lord,  my  soul  forsook, 
Nor  once  vouchsafd  a  gracious  look  1 

15  Prevailing  sorrows  bear  me  down, 

Which  from  my  youth  with  me  have  grown  : 
Thy  terrors  past  distract  my  mind, 
And  fears  of  blacker  days  behind. 

16  Thy  wrath  hath  burst  upon  my  head, 
Thy  terrors  fill  my  soul  with  dread ; 

17  Environ'd  as  with  waves  combined, 
And  for  a  general  deluge  join'd. 

18  My  lovers,  friends,  familiars,  all 
Removed  from  sight,  and  out  of  call ; 
To  dark  oblivion  all  retired, 

Dead,  or  at  least  to  me  expired. 

PSALM    89. 

1  THY  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song ; 

My  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell ; 
To  ages  yet  unborn,  my  tongue 
Thy  never-failing  truth  shall  tell. 

2  I  have  affirm'd,  and  still  maintain, 

Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last ; 
Thy  truth,  that  does  the  heav'ns  sustain, 
Like  them  shall  stand  for  ever  fast. 

3  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice  : 

"  With  David  I  a  league  have  made  ; 
"  To  him,  my  servant,  and  my  choice, 
"  By  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd  : 

4  "  While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  endure, 

"  Thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain  ; 
"  To  them  thy  throne  I  will  ensure, 
"  They  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 

5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 

Both  heav'n  and  earth  just  praises  owe, 
By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
And  by  assembled  saints  below. 


PSALMS.  467 

6  What  seraph  of  celestial  birth 

To  vie  with  IsraTs  God  shall  dare  1 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare  1 

7  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread, 

His  saints  should  to  his  temple  press ; 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  should  spread, 
Who  his  almighty  name  confess. 

8  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

Of  strength  or  power  like  thine  renown'd  ? 
Of  such  a  num'rous,  faithful  host, 
As  that  which  does  thy  throne  surround  ? 

9  Thou  dost  the  lawless  sea  control, 

And  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  rolling  billows  sleep. 

10  Thou  brak'st  in  pieces  Rahab's  pride, 

And  didst  oppressing  power  disarm  ; 
Thy  scatter'd  foes  have  dearly  tried 
The  force  of  thy  resistless  arm. 

1 1  In  thee  the  sovereign  right  remains 

Of  earth  and  heav'n  ;  thee,  Lord,  alone 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
Their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 

12  The  poles  on  which  the  globe  does  rest 

Were  form'd  by  thy  creating  voice ; 
Tabor  and  Hermon,  east  and  west, 
In  thy  sustaining  power  rejoice. 

13  Thy  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 

Yet,  Lord,  thou  dost  with  justice  reign  ; 

14  Possess'd  of  absolute  command, 

Thou  truth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 

15  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 

Thy  sacred  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Who  may  at  festivals  appear, 
With  thy  most  glorious  presence  crown'd. 

16  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o'erjoy'd, 

Who  on  thy  sacred  name  rely  ; 
And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ'd, 
Above  their  foes  be  raised  on  high. 

17  For  in  thy  strength  they  shall  advance, 

Whose  conquests  from  thy  favour  spring; 

18  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence, 

And  Isra'l's  God  our  IsraTs  King. 

19  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet's  voice: 

"  A  mighty  champion  I  will  send  ; 
"  From  Judahs  tribe  have  I  made  choice 
"  Of  one,  who  shall  the  rest  defend." 


468  PSALMS. 

20  "  My  servant  David  I  have  found, 

"  With  holy  oil  anointed  him  ; 

21  "  Him  shall  the  hand  support  that  crown'd, 

"  And  guard,  that  gave  the  diadem. 

22  "  No  prince  from  him  shall  tribute  force, 

"  No  son  of  strife  shall  him  annoy ; 

23  "  His  spiteful  foes  I  will  disperse, 

"  And  them  before  his  face  destroy. 

24  "  My  truth  and  grace  shall  him  sustain  ; 

"  His  armies,  in  well-order'd  ranks, 

25  "  Shall  conquer,  from  the  Tyrian  main 

"  To  Tigris'  and  Euphrates'  banks. 

26  "  Me  for  his  father  he  shall  take, 

"  His  God  and  Rock  of  safety  call ; 

27  "  Him  I  my  first-born  son  will  make, 

"  And  earthly  kings  his  subjects  all. 

28  "  To  him  my  mercy  I'll  secure, 

"  My  cov'nant  make  for  ever  fast  ; 

29  "  His  seed  for  ever  shall  endure ; 

"  His  throne,  till  heav'n  dissolves,  shall  last. 


30  "  But  if  his  heirs  my  law  forsake, 

"  And  from  my  sacred  precepts  stray  ; 

31  "  If  they  my  righteous  statutes  break, 

"  Nor  strictly  my  commands  obey  ; 

32  "  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  a  rod, 

"And  for  their  folly  make  them  smart ; 

33  "  Yet  will  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 

"  Nor  from  my  truth,  like  them,  depart. 

34  "  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

"  But  in  remembrance  fast  retain  ; 
"  The  thing  that  once  my  lips  have  spoke 
"  Shall  in  eternal  force  remain. 

35  "  Once  I  have  sworn,  but  once  for  all, 

"  And  made  my  holiness  the  tie, 
"  That  I  my  grant  will  ne'er  recall, 
"  Nor  to  my  servant  David  lie  : 

36  "  Whose  throne  and  race  the  constant  sun 

"  Shall,  like  his  course,  establish'd  see  ; 

37  "  Of  this  my  oath,  thou  conscious  moon, 

"  In  heav'n  my  faithful  witness  be." 

38  Such  was  thy  gracious  promise,  Lord  ; 

But  thou  hast  now  our  tribes  forsook, 
Thy  own  anointed  hast  abhorr'd, 

And  turn'd  on  him  thy  wrathful  look. 

39  Thou  seemest  to  have  render'd  void 

The  cov'nant  with  thy  servant  made ; 
Thou  hast  his  dignity  destroy'd, 
And  in  the  dust  his  honour  laid. 


PSALMS.  469 

40  Of  strong  holds  thou  hast  him  bereft, 

And  brought  his  bulwarks  to  decay; 

41  His  frontier  coasts  defenceless  left, 

A  public  scorn,  and  common  prey. 

42  His  ruin  does  glad  triumphs  yield 

To  foes,  advanc'd  by  thee  to  might ; 

43  Thou  hast  his  conq'ring  sword  unsteel'd, 

His  valour  turn'd  to  shameful  higbt. 

44  His  glory  is  to  darkness  fled, 

His  throne  is  levell'd  witb  the  ground  ; 

45  His  youth  to  wretched  bondage  led, 

With  shame  o'erwhelm'd  and  sorrow  drowivd. 

46  How  long  shall  we  thy  absence  mourn  ? 

Wilt  thou  for  ever,  Lord,  retire  1 
Shall  thy  consuming  anger  burn, 
Till  that  and  we  at  once  expire? 

47  Consider,  Lord,  how  short  a  space 

Thou  dost  for  mortal  life  ordain  ; 
No  method  to  prolong  the  race, 
But  loading  it  with  grief  and  pain. 

48  What  man  is  he  that  can  control 

Death's  strict  unalterable  doom  ? 
Or  rescue  from  the  grave  his  soul, 

The  grave  that  must  mankind  entomb  1 

49  Lord,  where  's  thy  love,  thy  boundless  grace, 

The  oath  to  which  thy  truth  did  seal, 
Consign'd  to  David  and  his  race, 
The  grant  which  time  shall  ne'er  repeal  ? 

50  See  how  thy  servants  treated  are 

With  infamy,  reproach  and  spite  ; 
Which  in  my  silent  breast  I  bear, 
From  nations  of  licentious  might. 

51  How  they,  reproaching  thy  great  name. 

Have  made  thy  servant's  hope  their  jest ; 

52  Yet  thy  just  praises  we'll  proclaim, 

And  ever  sing,  The  Lord  be  blest. 

PSALM  90. 

1  O  LORD,  the  Saviour  and  defence 

Of  us,  thy  chosen  race, 
From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
Our  sure  abiding-place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'st  the  mountains  forth. 

Or  the  earth  and  world  didst  frame, 
Thou  always  wast  the  mighty  God, 
And  ever  art  the  same. 

3  Thou  turnest  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust. 

Of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  Return, 
'Tis  instantly  obey'd. 


470  PSALMS. 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years 

Are  like  a  day  that 's  past, 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
Whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

5  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

We  vanish  hence  like  dreams  ; 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass  that  feels 
The  sun's  reviving  beams  : 

6  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 

Its  morning  beauty  shows  ; 
'Tis  all  cut  down  and  wither'd  quite, 
Before  the  evening  close. 

7, 8  We  by  thine  anger  are  consum'd, 
And  by  thy  wrath  dismay'd  ; 
Our  public  crimes  and  secret  sins 
Before  thy  sight  are  laid. 

9  Beneath  thy  anger's  sad  effects 
Our  drooping  days  we  spend  ; 
Our  unregarded  years  break  off, 
Like  tales  that  quickly  end. 

10  Our  term  of  time  is  seventy  years, 
An  age  that  few  survive  ; 
But  if,  with  more  than  common  strength, 
To  eighty  we  arrive, 

Yet  then  our  boasted  strength  decays, 
To  sorrow  turn'd  and  pain ; 

So  soon  the  slender  thread  is  cut, 
And  we  no  more  remain. 


11  But  who  thy  anger's  dread  effects 

Does,  as  he  ought,  revere  1 
And  yet  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rise, 
As  more  or  less  we  fear. 

12  So  teach  us,  Lord,  th'  uncertain  sum 

Of  our  short  days  to  mind, 
That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
May  ever  be  inclin'd. 

13  O  to  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 

And  speedily  relent ! 
As  we  forsake  our  sins,  do  thou 
Revoke  our  punishment. 

14  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls, 

Thy  early  mercy  send ; 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 
In  joy  and  comfort  spend. 

15  Let  happy  times,  with  large  amends, 

Dry  up  our  former  tears, 
Or  equal  at  the  least  the  term 
Of  our  afflicted  years. 


PSALMS  471 

16  To  all  thy  servants,  Lord,  let  this 

Thy  wondrous  work  be  known, 
And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn 
Thy  glorious  power  be  shown. 

17  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 

Give  thou  our  works  success  ; 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
Do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 

PSALM    91. 

1  HE  that  has  God  his  guardian  made 
Shall,  under  the  Almighty's  shade, 

Secure  and  undisturb'd  abide  : 

2  Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I'll  say  ; — 
He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 

My  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide. 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence  : 

4  He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head  ; 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence. 

5  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

Nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day  ; 

6  Nor  plague,  of  unknown  rise,  that  kills 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 

That  in  the  hottest  season  slay. 

7  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  die, 
At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  lie, 

While  thy  firm  health  untouch'd  remains  ; 

8  Thou  only  shalt  look  on  and  see 
The  wicked's  dismal  tragedy, 

And  count  the  sinner's  mournful  gains. 

9  Because,  with  Avell-plac'd  confidence, 
Thou  mak'st  the  Lord  thy  sure  defence, 

And  on  the  Highest  dost  rely ; 

10  Therefore  no  ill  shall  thee  befall, 
Nor  to  thy  healthful  dwelling  shall 

Any  infectious  plagues  draw  nigh. 

1 1  For  he  throughout  thy  happy  days, 
To  keep  thee  safe  in  all  thy  ways, 

Shall  give  his  angels  strict  commands  ; 

12  And  they,  lest  thou  should'st  chance  to  meet 
With  some  rough  stone  to  wound  thy  feet, 

Shall  bear  thee  safely  in  their  hands. 

13  Dragons  and  asps  that  thirst  for  blood, 
And  lions  roaring  for  their  food, 

Beneath  his  conquering  feet  shall  lie  : 


472  PSALMS. 

14  Because  he  lov'd  and  honour'd  me, 
Therefore,  says  God,  I'll  set  him  free, 

And  fix  his  glorious  throne  on  high. 

15  He'll  call :  I'll  answer  when  he  calls, 
And  rescue  him  when  ill  befalls  ; 

Increase  his  honour  and  his  wealth : 

16  And  when,  with  undisturb'd  content, 
His  long  and  happy  life  is  spent, 

His  end  I'll  crown  with  saving  health. 

PSALM    93. 

1  HOW  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 

To  thank  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
And  with  repeated  hymns  of  praise 
His  name  to  magnify  ! 

2  With  ev'ry  morning's  early  dawn 

His  goodness  to  relate  ; 
And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night, 
The  glad  effects  repeat. 

3  To  ten-string'd  instruments  we'll  sing, 

With  tuneful  psalt'ries  join'd  ; 
And  to  the  harp,  with  solemn  sounds, 
For  sacred  use  design'd. 

4  For  through  thy  wondrous  works,  O  Lord 

Thou  mak'st  my  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  thoughts  of  them  shall  make  me  glad, 
And  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 

5,  6  How  wondrous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord  ! 
How  deep  are  thy  decrees  ! 
Whose  winding  tracts,  in  secret  laid, 
No  stupid  sinner  sees. 

7  He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men, 
Like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gay, 
How  soon  their  short-lived  spendour  must 
For  ever  pass  away. 

8,  9  But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high  ; 
And  all  thy  lofty  foes, 
Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin, 
Shall  be  o'erwhelm'd  with  woes. 

10  Whilst  thou  exalt'st  my  sov'reign  power, 
And  mak'st  it  largely  spread  ; 
And  with  refreshing  oil  anoint'st 
My  consecrated  head. 

Ill  soon  shall  see  my  stubborn  foes 
To  utter  ruin  brought ; 
And  hear  the  dismal  end  of  those 
Who  have  against  me  fought. 


PSALMS.  473 

12  But  righteous  men,  like  fruitful  palms, 
Shall  make  a  glorious  show  ; 
As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon 
In  stately  order  grow. 

13, 14  These,  planted  in  the  house  of  God, 
Within  his  courts  shall  thrive  ; 
Their  vigour  and  their  lustre  both 
Shall  in  old  age  revive. 

15  Thus  will  the  Lord  his  justice  show  ; 
And  God,  my  strong  defence, 
Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
Impartially  dispense. 

PSAIiM    93. 

1  WITH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd, 

The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 

2  How  surely  stablish'd  is  thy  throne, 

Which  shall  no  change  nor  period  see  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity ! 

3, 4  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
Aid  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high  ; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

5  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure  ; 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

PSAIiM    94. 

1,  2  O  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
Thy  vengeance  now  disclose  ; 
Arise,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
And  crush  thy  haughty  foes. 

3,  4  How  long,  O  Lord,  shall  sinful  men 
Their  solemn  triumphs  make? 
How  long  their  wicked  actions  boast. 
And  insolently  speak  ? 

5,  6  Not  only  they  thy  saints  oppress, 
But,  unprovok'd,  they  spill 
The  widow's  and  the  stranger's  blood, 
And  helpless  orphans  kill. 

7  "  And  yet  the  Lord  shall  ne'er  perceive," 
Profanely  thus  they  speak, 
"  Nor  any  notice  of  our  deeds 
"  The  God  of  Jacob  take." 


474  PSALMS. 

8  At  length,  ye  stupid  fools,  your  wants 
Endeavour  to  discern : 
In  folly  will  you  still  proceed, 
And  wisdom  never  learn  ? 

9, 10  Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear  1 
Or  blind,  who  fram'd  the  eye  1 
Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  punish  those 
Who  his  known  will  defy  1 

1 1  He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men  ; 

To  him  their  hearts  lie  bare  ; 

His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 

How  vain  their  counsels  are. 


12  Blest  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O  Lord, 

In  kindness  dost  chastise; 
And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
Dost  lovingly  advise. 

13  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 

In  seasons  of  distress  ; 
Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those 
That  stubbornly  transgress. 

14  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

His  favour  wholly  take  ; 
His  own  possession  and  his  lot 
He  will  not  quite  forsake. 

15  The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 

In  all  that  thou  hast  done ; 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  ways, 
Shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 

16  Who  will  appear  in  my  behalf, 

When  wicked  men  invade  1 
Or  who,  when  sinners  would  oppress, 
My  righteous  cause  shall  plead  ? 

17, 18, 19  Long  since  had  I  in  silence  slept, 
But  that  the  Lord  was  near, 
To  stay  me  when  I  slipt ;  when  sad, 
My  troubled  heart  to  cheer. 

20  Wilt  thou,  who  art  a  God  most  just, 

Their  sinful  throne  sustain, 
Who  make  the  law  a  fair  pretence 
Their  wicked  ends  to  gain  1 

21  Against  the  lives  of  righteous  men 

They  form  their  close  design ; 
And  blood  of  innocents  to  spill 
In  solemn  league  combine. 

22  But  my  defence  is  firmly  placed 

In  God,  the  Lord  most  high : 
He  is  my  rock,  to  which  I  may 
For  refuge  always  fly. 


PSALMS.  475 

23  The  Lord  shall  cause  their  ill  designs 
On  their  own  heads  to  fall : 
He  in  their  sins  shall  out  them  off, 
Our  God  shall  slay  them  all. 

PSALM    95. 

1  O  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King  ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  state, 
Is  with  unrivall'd  glory,  great : 

A  King  superior  far  to  all, 

Whom  gods  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command  ; 
The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss, 

By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his  ; 
'Tis  mov'd  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land. 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

7  For  he  's  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture  sheep  are  we  : 

If  then  you'll,  like  his  flock,  draw  near, 
To-day,  if  you  his  voice  will  hear, 

8  Let  not  your  harden'd  hearts  renew 
Your  father's  crimes  and  judgments  too; 
Nor  here  provoke  my  wrath,  as  they 

In  desert  plains  of  Meribah. 

9  When  through  the  wilderness  they  moved. 
And  me  with  fresh  temptations  proved, 
They  still,  through  unbelief,  rebell'd, 
Whilst  they  my  wondrous  works  beheld. 

10  They  forty  years  my  patience  grieved, 
Though  daily  I  their  wants  relieved. 
Then — 'Tis  a  faithless  race,  I  said, 
Whose  heart  from  me  has  always  stray'd. 

11  They  ne'er  will  tread  my  righteous  path ; 
Therefore  to  them,  in  settled  wrath, 
Since  they  despised  my  rest,  I  sware, 
That  they  should  never  enter  there. 


476  PSALMS. 

PSALM    96. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song  ; 
Let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 

Her  common  patron's  praise  resound : 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name, 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd  : 

3  To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

4  He  's  great  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ; 
In  majesty  and  glory  raised 

Above  all  other  deities : 

5  For  pageantry  and  idols  all 

Are  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 
He  only  rules,  who  made  the  skies  : 

6  With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd, 
Beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 

7  Be  therefore  both  to  him  restored 
By  you  who  have  false  gods  adored  ; 

Ascribe  due  honour  to  bis  name  : 

8  Peace-off'rings  on  his  altar  lay, 
Before  his  throne  your  homage  pay, 

Which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim : 

9  To  worship  at  his  sacred  court, 
Let  all  the  trembling  world  resort. 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns, 
Whose  pow'r  the  universe  sustains, 

And  banish'd  justice  wall  restore; 

11  Let  therefore  beav'n  new  joys  confess; 
And  heav'nly  mirth  let  earth  express : 

Its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roar  ; 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice, 
And  for  this  triumph  find  a  voice. 

12  For  joy  let  fertile  valleys  sing, 

The  cheerful  groves  their  tribute  bring, 
The  tuneful  choir  of  birds  awake, 

13  The  Lord's  approach  to  celebrate ; 
Who  now  sets  out  with  awful  state, 

His  circuit  through  the  earth  to  take  : 
From  heav'n  to  judge  the  world  he  's  come, 
With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM    97. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 

In  his  just  government  rejoice  ; 
Let  all  the  isles  with  sacred  mirth, 
In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade 

His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  guards  are  made, 
And  fix'd  by  his  pavilion  wait. 


PSALMS.  477 

3  Devouring  fire  before  his  face, 

His  foes  around  with  vengeance  struck  ; 

4  His  lightnings  set  the  world  on  blaze  ; 

Earth  saw  it  and  with  terror  shook. 

5  The  proudest  hills  his  presence  felt,   ■ 

Their  height  nor  strength  eould  help  afford  ; 
The  proudest  hills  like  wax  did  melt 
In  presence  of  th'  Almighty  Lord. 

6  The  heav'ns,  his  righteousness  to  show, 

With  storms  of  fire  our  foes  pursued, 
And  all  the  trembling  world  below 
Have  his  descending  glory  view'd. 

7  Confounded  be  their  impious  hosts, 

Who  make  the  gods  to  whom  they  pray ; 
All  who  of  pageant  idols  boast : 
To  him,  ye  gods,  your  worship  pay. 

8  Glad  Sion  of  thy  triumph  heard, 

And  Judah's  daughters  were  o'erjoy'd; 
Because  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
Have  pagan  pride  and  power  destroy'd. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  art  seated  high, 

Above  earth's  potentates  enthron'd  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivall'd  in  the  sky, 
Supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 

10  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire, 

Abhor  what 's  ill,  and  truth  esteem  ; 
He'll  keep  his  servants'  soul  entire, 
And  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

11  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 

A  future  harvest  for  the  just ; 
And  gladness  for  the  heart  that 's  right, 
To  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

12  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord; 

Memorials  of  his  holiness 
Deep  in  your  faithful  breasts  record, 
And  with  your  thankful  tongues  confess. 

PSALM    98. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song, 

Who  wondrous  things  has  done ; 
With  his  right  hand  and  holy  arm 
The  conquest  he  has  won. 

2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world 

Display'd  his  saving  might, 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
In  all  the  heathens'  sight. 

3  Of  Isra'l's  house  his  love  and  truth 

Have  ever  mindful  been  ; 
Wide  earth's  remotest  parts  the  power 
Of  Isra'l's  God  have  seen. 


478  PSALMS. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

Their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
And  all,  with  universal  joy, 
Resound  their  Maker's  praise. 

5  "With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 

Into  the  concert  bring 

6  The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet's  sound, 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

7  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

With  all  the  seas  contain  ; 
The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 
Join  concert  with  the  main. 

8  With  joy  let  riv'lets  swell  to  streams, 

To  spreading  torrents  they  ; 
And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hiYi 
Redoubled  shouts  convey ; 

9  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

Who  does  with  justice  come, 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
Both  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSAtM    99. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  let  therefore  all 

The  guilty  nations  quake  : 
On  cherub's  wings  he  sits  enthron'd ; 
Let  earth's  foundations  shake. 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 

His  palace  makes  her  towers  ; 

Yet  thence  his  sovereignty  extends 

Supreme  o'er  earthly  powers. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 

His  great  and  dreadful  name  ; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 

Of  strength  and  pow'r  take  place  ; 
His  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
Dispensed  to  Jacob's  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God  ; 

Before  his  footstool  fall ; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  extol. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  thus  of  old 

Among  his  priests  adored  ; 
Among  his  prophets  Samuel  thus 
His  sacred  name  implored. 

7  Distress'd,  upon  the  Lord  they  call'd, 

Who  ne'er  their  suit  denied  ; 
But,  as  with  rev'rence  they  implored, 
He  graciously  replied. 


PSALMS.  479 

7  For  with  their  camp,  to  guide  their  march, 

The  cloudy  pillar  moved ; 
They  kept  his  law,  and  to  his  will 
Obedient  servants  proved. 

8  He  answer'd  them,  forgiving  oft 

His  people  for  their  sake  ; 
And  those  who  rashly  them  opposed, 
Did  sad  examples  make. 

9  With  worship  at  his  sacred  courts 

Exalt  our  God  and  Lord  ; 
For  he,  who  only  holy  is, 
Alone  should  be  adored. 

PSALM     100. 

1,  2  WITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  : 

3  Convinced  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

4  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

5  For  he  's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


PSALM    101. 

1  OF  mercy's  never-failing  spring, 
And  steadfast  judgment,  I  will  sing ; 
And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  address  my  song. 

2  When,  Lord,  thou  shalt  with  me  reside, 
Wise  discipline  my  reign  shall  guide ; 
With  blameless  life  myself  I'll  make 

A  pattern  for  my  court  to  take. 

3  No  ill  design  will  I  pursue, 

Nor  those  my  fav'rites  make  that  do : 

4  Who  to  reproof  has  no  regard, 
Him  will  I  totally  discard. 

5  The  private  slanderer  shall  be 
In  public  justice  doom'd  by  me: 
From  haughty  looks  I'll  turn  aside, 
And  mortify  the  heart  of  pride. 


480  PSALMS. 

6  But  honesty,  call*d  from  her  cell, 

In  splendour  at  my  court  shall  dwell : 
Who  virtue's  practice  make  their  care, 
Shall  have  the  first  preferments  there. 

7  No  politics  shall  recommend 

His  country's  foe  to  be  my  friend : 
None  e'er  shall  to  my  favour  rise, 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies. 

8  All  those  who  wicked  courses  take, 
An  early  sacrifice  I'll  make ; 

Cut  off,  destroy,  till  none  remain 
God's  holy  city  to  profane. 

PSALM    102. 

1  WHEN  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer, 

Do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend  ; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
Let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

2  0  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 

In  times  of  deep  distress  : 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  when  I  call, 
My  sorrow  soon  redress. 

3  Each  cloudy  portion  of  my  life, 

Like  scatter'd  smoke  expires  ; 
My  shrivell'd  bones  are  like  a  hearth 
Parch'd  with  continual  fires. 

4  My  heart,  like  grass  that  feels  the  blasts 

Of  some  infectious  wind, 
Does  languish  so  with  grief,  that  scarce 
My  needful  food  I  mind. 

5  By  reason  of  my  sad  estate 

I  spend  my  breath  in  groans  ; 
My  flesh  is  worn  away,  my  skin 
Scarce  hides  my  starting  bones. 

6  I  'm  like  a  pelican  become, 

That  does  in  deserts  mourn  ; 
Or  like  an  owl,  that  sits  all  day 
On  barren  trees  forlorn. 

7  In  watchings,  or  in  restless  dreams, 

The  night  by  me  is  spent, 
As  by  those  solitary  birds, 
That  lonesome  roofs  frequent. 

8  All  day  by  railing  foes  I  'm  made 

The  subject  of  their  scorn  ; 
Who  all,  possess'd  with  furious  rage, 
Have  my  destruction  sworn. 

9  When  grov'lling  on  the  ground  I  lie, 

Oppress'd  with  grief  and  fears, 
My  bread  is  strew'd  with  ashes  o'er, 
My  drink  is  mix'd  with  tears. 


PSALMS.  481 


10  Because  on  me  with  double  weight 

Thy  heavy  wrath  doth  lie  ; 
For  thou,  to  make  my  fall  more  great, 
Didst  lift  me  up  on  high. 

11  My  days,  just  hastening  to  their  end, 

Are  like  an  evening  shade  ; 
My  beauty  does  like  wither'd  grass, 
With  waning  lustre  fade. 

12  But  thy  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 

No  length  of  time  shall  waste ; 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  wondrous  works 
From  age  to  age  shall  last. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  Sion  view 

With  an  unclouded  face  ; 
For  now  her  time  is  come,  thy  own 
Appointed  day  of  grace. 

14  Her  scatter'd  ruins  by  thy  saints 

With  pity  are  survey'd  ; 
They  grieve  to  see  her  lofty  spires 
In  dust  and  rubbish  laid. 

15, 16  The  name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
All  heathen  kings  shall  fear ; 
When  he  shall  Sion  build  again, 
And  in  full  state  appear. 

17,  18  When  he  regards  the  poor's  request, 
Nor  slights  their  earnest  prayer ; 
Our  sons,  for  their  recorded  grace, 
Shall  his  just  praise  declare. 

19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 

His  gracious  beams  display'd  ; 
The  Lord,  from  heaven,  his  lofty  throne, 
Hath  all  the  earth  survey'd. 

20  He  listen'd  to  the  captives'  moans, 

He  heard  their  mournful  cry, 

And  freed,  by  his  resistless  power, 

The  wretches  doom'd  to  die. 

21  That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells 

Might  celebrate  his  fame, 
And  through  the  holy  city  sing 
Loud  praises  to  his  name  : 

22  When  all  the  tribes  assembling  there, 

Their  solemn  vows  address, 
And  neighb'ring  lands,  with  glad  consent, 
The  Lord  their  God  confess. 

23  But  e'er  my  race  is  run,  my  strength 

Through  his  fierce  wrath  decays  ; 
He  has,  when  all  my  wishes  bloom'd, 
Cut  short  my  hopeful  days. 
21 


482  PSALMS 

24  Lord,  end  not  thou  my  life,  said  I, 

When  half  is  scarcely  past ; 
Thy  years,  from  worldly  changes  free, 
To  endless  ages  last. 

25  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
Thy  hands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n 
With  wondrous  skill  have  made. 

26, 27  Whilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endure. 
They  soon  shall  pass  away  ; 
And,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 
Shall  tarnish  and  decay. 

Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'st  their  change 
To  thy  command  they  bend ; 

But  thou  continu'st  still  the  same, 
Nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 

28  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  saints 
Shalt  lasting  quiet  give  ; 
Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix'd, 
Shall  in  thy  presence  live. 

PSALM    103. 

1,  2  MY  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love, 
God's  holy  name  for  ever  bless  ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 
And  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

3, 4  'Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 

And  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 
By  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd. 

5,  6  He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  supplies, 
Thy  vigour,  eagle-like,  renews ; 
He,  when  the  guiltless  suff'rer  cries, 
His  foe  with  just  revenge  pursues. 

7  God  made  of  old  his  righteous  ways 

To  Moses  and  our  fathers  known ; 
His  works,  to  his  eternal  praise, 
Were  to  the  sons  of  Jacob  shown  ; 

8  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

And  unexampled  acts  of  grace  ; 
His  waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move 
His  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

9, 10  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 
But  with  his  anger  quickly  part ; 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 
More  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

11  As  high  as  heav'n  its  arch  extends 
Above  this  little  spot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
The  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 


PSALMS,  483 

12, 13  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  west, 
So  far  has  he  our  sins  remov'd ; 
Who,  with  a  father's  tender  breast, 
Has  such  as  fear'd  him  always  lov'd. 

14, 15  For  God,  who  all  our  frame  surveys, 
Considers  that  we  are  but  clay  ; 
How  fresh  soe'er  we  seem,  our  days 
Like  grass  or  flow'rs  must  fade  away. 

16,  17  Whilst  they  are  nipt  with  sudden  blasts, 
Nor  can  we  find  their  former  place ; 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  lasts, 
To  those  that  fear  him  and  their  race. 

18  This  shall  attend  on  such  as  still 
Proceed  in  his  appointed  way ; 
And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
But  to  it  just  obedience  pay. 

19,  20  The  Lord,  the  universal  King, 

In  heaven  has  fix'd  his  lofty  throne  : 
To  him,  ye  angels,  praises  sing, 
In  whose  great  strength  his  power  is  shown. 

Ye  that  his  just  commands  obey, 
And  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 

21  Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pay, 

Who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfil. 

22  Let  every  creature  jointly  bless 

The  mighty  Lord  ;  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
And  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 

PSALM    104. 

1  BLESS  God,  my  soul :  thou,  Lord,  alone 

Possessest  empire  without  bounds  ; 
With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne 
Eternal  majesty  surrounds. 

2  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 

And  glory  for  a  garment  take  ; 
Heav'n's  curtains  stretch'd  beyond  the  globe, 
Thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 

His  palace  chambers  in  the  skies ; 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 
The  swift-wing'd  steeds  with  which  he  flies. 

4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind, 

His  ministers  heav'n's  palace  fill, 
To  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign'd, 
All  proud  to  serve  their  Sov'reign's  will. 

5,  6  Earth  on  her  centre  fix'd,  he  set, 
Her  face  with  waters  overspread  ; 
Nor  proudest  mountains  dared  as  yet 
To  lift  above  the  waves  their  head. 


484  PSALMS. 

7  But  when  thy  awful  face  appear'd, 

Th'  insulting  waves  dispers'd  ;  they  fled, 

When  once  thy  thunder's  voice  they  heard, 

And  by  their  haste  confess'd  their  dread. 

8  Thence  up  by  secret  tracks  they  creep, 

And,  gushing  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep 
Appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 

9  There  hast  thou  fix'd  the  ocean's  bounds, 

The  threat'ning  surges  to  repel ; 
That  they  no  more  o'erpass  their  mounds, 
Nor  to  a  second  deluge  swell. 


10  Yet  thence  in  smaller  parties  drawn, 

The  sea  recovers  her  lost  hills  ; 
And  starting  springs  from  every  lawn 
Surprise  the  vales  with  plenteous  rills. 

11  The  fields'  tame  beasts  are  thither  led, 

Weary  with  labour,  faint  with  drought ; 
And  asses  on  wild  mountains  bred 
Have  sense  to  find  these  currents  out. 

12  There  shady  trees  from  scorching  beams 

Yield  shelter  to  the  fcather'd  throng ; 
They  drink,  and  to  the  bounteous  streams 
Return  the  tribute  of  their  song. 

13  His  rains  from  heav'n  parch'd  hills  recruit, 

That  soon  transmit  the  liquid  store, 
Till  earth  is  burden'd  with  her  fruit, 
And  nature's  lap  can  hold  no  more. 

14  Grass,  for  our  cattle  to  devour, 

He  makes  the  growth  of  every  field : 
Herbs,  for  man's  use,  of  various  power, 
That  either  food  or  physic  yield. 

15  With  cluster'd  grapes  he  crowns  the  vine, 

To  cheer  man's  heart,  oppress'd  with  cares 
Gives  oil,  that  makes  his  face  to  shine, 
And  corn,  that  wasted  strength  repairs. 


16  The  trees  of  God,  without  the  cire 

Or  art  of  man,  with  sap  are  fed : 
The  mountain-cedar  looks  as  fair 
As  those  in  royal  gardens  bred. 

17  Safe  in  the  lofty  cedar's  arms 

The  wand'rprs  of  the  air  may  rest; 
The  hospitable  pine  from  harms 
Protects  the  stork,  her  pious  guest 


PSALMS.  486 

18  Wild  goats  the  craggy  rock  ascend, 

Its  towering  heights  their  fortress  make, 
Whose  cells  in  labyrintns  extend, 
Where  feebler  creatures  refuge  take. 

19  The  moon's  inconstant  aspect  shows 

The  appointed  seasons  of  the  year ; 
Th'  instructed  sun  his  duty  knows, 
His  hours  to  rise  and  disappear. 

20, 21  Darkness  he  makes  the  earth  to  shroud, 
When  forest  beasts  securely  stray ; 
Young  lions  roar  their  wants  aloud 
To  providence,  that  sends  them  prey. 

22  They  range  all  night,  on  slaughter  bent, 

Till  summon'd  by  the  rising  morn, 
To  skulk  in  dens,  with  one  consent 
The  conscious  ravagers  return. 

23  Forth  to  the  tillage  of  his  soil 

The  husbandman  securely  goes, 

Commencing  with  the  sun  his  toil, 

With  him  returns  to  his  repose. 

24  How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found  ; 

For  which  thy  wisdom  we  adore  ! 
The  earth  is  with  thy  treasure  crown'd, 
Till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 


25  But  still  the  vast  unfathom'd  main, 

Of  wonders  a  new  scene  supplies, 
Whose  depths  inhabitants  contain 
Of  every  form,  and  every  size. 

26  Full-freighted  ships  from  every  port 

There  cut  their  unmolested  way; 
Leviathan,  whom  there  to  sport 

Thou  mad'st,  has  compass  there  to  play. 

27  These  various  troops  of  sea  and  land 

In  sense  of  common  want  agree ; 
All  wait  on  thy  dispensing  hand, 
And  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee. 

28  They  gather  what  thy  stores  disperse, 

Without  their  trouble  to  provide ; 
Thou  op'st  thy  hand,  the  universe, 
The  craving  world,  is  all  supplied. 

29  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 

The  num'rous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn ; 
Thou  tak'st  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
Forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

30  Again  thou  send'st  thy  spirit  forth 

T'  inspire  the  mass  with  vital  seed  ; 
Nature  's  restor'd,  and  parent  earth 
Smiles  on  her  new-created  breed. 


486  PSALMS. 

31  Thus  through  successive  ages  stands 

Firm  fix'd  thy  providential  care  ; 
Pleased  with  the  worK  of  thy  own  hands 
Thou  dost  the  waste  of  time  repair. 

32  One  look  of  thine,  one  wrathful  look, 

Earth's  panting  breast  with  terror  fills ; 

One  touch  from  thee,  with  clouds  of  smoke 

In  darkness  shrouds  the  proudest  hills. 

33  In  praising  God,  while  he  prolongs 

My  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ ; 

34  And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 

Sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

35  While  sinners  from  earth's  face  are  hurl'd, 

My  soul,  praise  thou  his  holy  name, 
Till  with  my  song  the  list'ning  world 
Join  concert,  and  his  praise  proclaim. 

PSAT,M    105. 

1  O  RENDER  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord  ; 

Invoke  his  sacred  name  ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds, 
His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Si»g  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns ; 

His  wondrous  works  rehearse  ; 
Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse, 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  Almighty  name, 

Alone  to  be  adored  ; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy 
That  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 

Devoutly  still  implore ; 
And  where  he  's  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  ever  more. 

5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 

Keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 
And  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

6  Know  ye,  his  servant  Abra'm's  seed, 

And  Jacob's  chosen  race  ; 

7  He  's  still  our  God,  his  judgments  still 

Throughout  the  earth  take  place. 

8  His  cov'nant  he  hath  kept  in  mind 

For  num'rous  ages  past, 
Which  yet  for  thousand  ages  more, 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 

9  First  sign'd  to  Abra'm,  next  by  oath 

To  Isaac  made  secure ; 
10  To  Jacob  and  his  heirs  a  law 
For  ever  to  endure : 


PSALMS.  487 

11  That  Canaan's  land  should  be  their  lot, 

When  yet  but  few  they  were  ; 

12  But  few  in  number,  and  those  few 

All  friendless  strangers  there. 

13  In  pilgrimage,  from  realm  to  realm, 

Securely  they  removed ; 

14  Whilst  proudest  monarchs,  for  their  sakes, 

Severely  he  reproved. 

15  "  These  mine  anointed  are,"  said  he ; 

"  Let  none  my  servants  wrong; 
"  Nor  treat  the  poorest  prophet  ill, 
"  That  does  to  me  belong." 

16  A  dearth,  at  last,  by  his  command, 

Did  through  the  land  prevail ; 
Till  corn,  the  chief  support  of  life. 
Sustaining  corn,  did  fail. 

16  But  his  indulgent  providence 

Had  pious  Joseph  sent, 
Sold  into  Egypt,  but  their  death, 
Who  sold  him,  to  prevent. 

17  His  feet  with  heavy  chains  were  crush'd, 

With  calumny  his  fame  ; 

19  Till  God's  appointed  time  and  word 

To  his  deliv'rance  came. 

20  The  king  his  sovereign  order  sent, 

And  rescued  him  with  speed  ; 
Whom  private  malice  had  confined, 
The  people's  ruler  freedf 

21  His  court,  revenues,  realms,  were  all 

Subjected  to  his  will ; 

22  His  greatest  princes  to  control, 

And  teach  his  statesmen  skill. 


23  To  Egypt,  then,  invited  guests, 

Half-famish'd  Isra'l  came ; 
And  Jacob  held,  by  royal  grant, 
The  fertile  soil  of  Ham. 

24  Th'  Almighty  there  with  such  increase 

His  people  multiplied, 
Till  with  their  proud  oppressors  they 
In  strength  and  number  vied. 

25  Their  vast  increase  th'  Egyptian's  hearts 

With  jealous  anger  fired, 
Till  they  his  servants  to  destroy 
By  treach'rous  arts  conspir'd. 

26  His  servant  Moses  then  he  sent. 

His  chosen  Aai-on  too, 

27  Empower'd  with  signs  and  miracles 

To  prove  their  mission  true. 


488  PSALMS. 

28  He  call'd  for  darkness,  darkness  came, 

Nature  his  summons  knew  ; 

29  Each  stream  and  lake,  transform'd  to  blood, 

The  wand'ring  fishes  slew. 

30  In  putrid  floods,  throughout  the  land, 

The  pest  of  frogs  was  bred  ; 
From  noisome  fens  sent  up  to  croak 
At  Pharaoh's  board  and  bed. 

31  He  gave  the  sign,  and  swarms  of  flies 

Came  down  in  cloudy  hosts  ; 
Whilst  earth's  enliven'd  dust  below 
Bred  lice  through  all  their  coasts. 

32  He  sent  them  batt'ring  hail  for  rain, 

And  fire  for  cooling  dew  ; 

33  He  smote  their  vines  and  forest  plants, 

And  gardens'  pride  o'erthrew. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and  locusts  came, 

And  caterpillars  join'd ; 
They  prey'd  upon  the  poor  remains 
The  storm  had  left  behind. 

35  From  trees  to  herbage  they  descend, 

No  verdant  thing  they  spare; 
But,  like  the  naked  fallow  field. 
Leave  all  the  pastures  bare. 

36  From  fields  to  villages  and  towns, 

Commission'd  vengeance  flew ; 
One  fatal  stroke  their  eldest  hopes 
And  strength  of  Egypt  slew. 

37  He  brought  his  servants  forth,  enrich'd 

With  Egypt's  borrow'd  wealth  ; 
And,  what  transcends  all  treasure  else, 
Enrich'd  with  vig'rous  health. 

38  Egypt  rejoic'd,  in  hopes  to  find 

Her  plagues  with  them  removed ; 
Taught  dearly  now  to  fear  worse  ills 
By  those  already  proved. 

39  Their  shrouding  canopy  by  day 

A  journ'ying  cloud  was  spread  ; 
A  fiery  pillar  all  the  night 
Their  desert  marches  led. 

40  They  long'd  for  flesh  ;  with  ev'ning  quails 

He  furnish'd  ev'ry  tent ; 
From  heav'n's  high  granary,  each  morn, 
The  bread  of  angels  sent. 

41  He  smote  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 

Pour'd  forth  a  gushing  tide  ; 
Whose  flowing  stream,  where'er  they  march'd, 
The  desert's  drought  supplied. 


PSALMS.  489 

42  For  still  he  did  on  Abra'm's  faith 

And  ancient  league  reflect ; 

43  He  brought  his  people  forth  with  joy. 

With  triumph  his  elect. 

44  Quite  rooting  out  their  heathen  foes 

From  Canaan's  fertile  soil, 
To  them  in  cheap  possession  gave 
The  fruit  of  others'  toil : 

45  That  they  his  statutes  might  observe, 

His  sacred  laws  obey  : 
For  benefits  so  vast,  let  us 
Our  songs  of  praise  repay. 

PSALM    106. 

1  O  RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love ; 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray: 
Who  know  what  's  right ;  nor  only  so. 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  : 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity  ; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join. 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine. 

6  But  ah  !  can  we  expect  such  grace, 
Of  parents  vile  the  viler  race ; 
Who  their  misdeeds  have  acted  o'er, 

And  with  new  crimes  increased  the  score? 

7  Ingrateful,  they  no  longer  thought 
On  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought ; 
The  Red  Sea  they  no  sooner  view'd, 
Than  they  their  base  distrust  renew'd. 

8  Yet  he,  to  vindicate  his  name, 

Once  more  to  their  deliv'rance  came ; 
To  make  his  sov'reign  power  be  known, 
That  he  is  God,  and  he  alone. 

9  To  right  and  left,  at  his  command, 
The  parting  deep  disclosed  her  sand ; 
Where  firm  and  dry  the  passage  lay, 

As  through  some  parch'd  and  desert  way. 
21* 


490  PSALMS. 

10  Thus  rescued  from  their  foes  they  were, 
Who  closely  press'd  upon  their  rear  ; 

11  Whose  rage  pursued  them  to  those  waves, 
That  proved  the  rash  pursuers'  graves. 

12  The  wal'ry  mountains'  sudden  fall 
O'erwhelm'd  proud  Pharaoh,  host  and  all ; 
This  proof  did  stupid  Isra'l  move 

To  own  God's  truth,  and  praise  his  love. 

PART    II. 

13  But  soon  these  wonders  they  forgot, 
And  for  his  counsel  waited  not ; 

14  But  lusting  in  the  wilderness, 

Did  him  with  fresh  temptations  press. 

15  Strong  food  at  their  request  he  sent, 
But  made  their  sin  their  punishment ; 

16  Yet  still  his  saints  they  did  oppose, 
The  priest  and  prophet  whom  he  chose. 

17  But  earth,  the  quarrel  to  decide, 
Her  vengeful  jaws  extending  wide, 
Rash  Dathan  to  her  centre  drew, 
With  proud  Abiram's  factious  crew. 

18  The  rest  of  those  who  did  conspire, 
To  kindle  wide  sedition's  fire, 
With  all  their  impious  train,  became 
A  prey  to  heav'n's  devouring  flame. 

19  Near  Horeb's  mount,  a  calf  they  made, 
And  to  the  molten  image  pray'd  ; 

20  Adoring  what  their  hands  did  frame, 
They  changed  their  glory  to  their  shame. 

21  Their  God  and  Saviour  they  forgot, 
And  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought; 

22  His  signs  in  Ham's  astonish'd  coast, 

And  where  proud  Pharaoh's  troops  were  lost. 

23  Thus  urged,  his  vengeful  hand  he  rear'd, 
But  Moses  in  the  breach  appear'd  ; 

The  saint  did  fur  the  rebels  pray, 

And  turn'd  hcav'ns  kindled  wrath  away. 

24  Yet  they  his  pleasant  land  despised, 
Nor  his  repeated  promise  prized, 

25  Nor  did  th'  Almighty's  voice  obey, 
But  when  God  said,  Go  up,  would  stay. 

26  This  seal'd  their  doom,  without  redress, 
To  perish  in  the  wilderness : 

27  Or  else  to  be  by  heathen  hands 
O'erthrown  and  scatter'd  through  the  lands. 

PART    1 1  r. 

28  Yet,  unreclaim'd,  this  stubborn  race 
Ba'l-Peor's  worship  did  embrace; 
Became  his  impious  guests,  and  fed 
On  sacrifices  to  the  dead. 


PSALMS.  491 


29  Thus  they  persisted  to  provoke 
God's  vengeance  to  the  final  stroke: 
'Tis  come — the  deadly  pest  is  come, 
To  execute  their  gen'ral  doom. 

30  But  Phineas,  fired  with  holy  rage, 
The  Almighty  vengeance  to  assuage, 
Did,  by  two  bold  offenders'  fall, 

The  atonement  make  that  ransom'd  all. 

31  As  him  a  heav'nly  zeal  had  moved, 
So  heav'n  the  zealous  act  approved ; 
To  him  confirming,  and  his  race, 
The  priesthood  he  so  w  ell  did  grace. 

32  At  Meribah  God's  wrath  they  moved, 
Who  Moses,  for  their  sakes,  reproved  ; 

33  Whose  patient  soul  they  did  provoke, 
Till  rashly  the  meek  prophet  spoke. 

34  Nor,  when  possess'd  of  Canaan's  land, 
Did  they  perform  their  Lord's  command, 
Nor  his  commission'd  sword  employ 
The  guilty  nations  to  destroy. 

35  Not  only  spared  the  pagan  crew, 
But,  mingling,  learnt  their  vices  too ; 

36  And  worship  to  those  idols  paid, 
Which  them  to  fatal  snares  betray'd. 

37,  38  To  devils  they  did  sacrifice 
Their  children  with  relentless  eyes ; 
Approach'd  their  altars  through  a  flood 
Of  their  own  sons'  and  daughters'  blood. 

No  cheaper  victims  would  appease 
Canaan's  remorseless  deities ; 
No  blood  her  idols  reconcile, 
Cut  that  which  did  the  land  defile. 


39  Nor  did  these  savage  cruelties 
The  harden'd  reprobates  suffice ; 
For  after  their  hearts'  lust  they  went. 
And  daily  did  new  crimes  invent. 

40  But  sins  of  such  infernal  hue 
God's  wrath  against  his  people  drew, 
Till  he,  their  once  indulgent  Lord, 
His  own  inheritance  abhorr'd. 

41  He  them  defenceless  did  expose 
To  their  insulting  heathen  foes  ; 
And  made  them  on  the  triumph  wait 
Of  those  who  bore  them  greatest  hate. 

42  Nor  thus  his  indignation  ceased  ; 
Their  list  of  tyrants  still  increased, 

Till  they,  who  God's  mild  sway  declin'd, 
Were  made  the  vassals  of  mankind. 


492  PSALMS. 

43  Yet  when  distress'd,  they  did  repent, 
His  anger  did  as  oft  relent ; 

But  freed,  they  did  his  wrath  provoke, 
Renew'd  their  sins,  and  he  their  yoke. 

44  Nor  yet  implacable  he  proved, 

Nor  heard  their  wretched  cries  unmoved ; 

45  But  did  to  mird  his  promise  bring, 
And  mercy's  inexhausted  spring. 

46  Compassion,  too,  he  did  impart, 
E'en  to  their  foes'  obdurate  heart ; 
And  pity  for  their  sufferings  bred 
In  those  who  them  to  bondage  led. 

47  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  Isra'l's  bands 
Together  bring  from  heathen  lands  : 
So  to  thy  name  our  thanks  we'll  raise, 
And  ever  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

48  Let  Isra'l's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 
His  name  eternally  confess'd  ; 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  Amens — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM     107. 

1  TO  God  your  grateful  voices  raise, 
Who  does  your  daily  Patron  prove ; 
And  let  your  never-ceasing  praise 
Attend  on  his  eternal  love. 

2,  3  Let  those  give  thanks,  whom  he  from  bands 
Of  proud  oppressing  foes  released  ; 
And  brought  them  back  from  distant  lands, 
From  north  and  south,  and  west  and  east. 

4,  5  Through  lonely  desert  ways  they  went, 
Nor  could  a  peopled  city  find  ; 
Till  quite  with  thirst  and  hunger  spent, 
Their  fainting  souls  within  them  pined. 

6  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear, 

Did  they  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafed  to  hear, 

And  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

7  From  crooked  paths  he  led  them  forth, 

And  in  the  certain  way  did  guide 
To  wealthy  towns  of  great  resort, 

Where  all  their  wants  were  well  supplied. 

8  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 
Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  ! 

9  For  he  from  heav'n  the  sad  estate 

Of  longing  souls  with  pity  views  ; 
To  hungry  souls,  that  pant  for  meat, 
His  goodness  dailv  food  renews. 


PSALMS.  493 

PART    tl. 

10  Some  lie,  with  darkness  compass'd  round, 
In  death's  uncomfortable  shade, 
And  with  unwieldy  fetters  bound, 
By  pressing  cares  more  heavy  made. 

11,  12  Because  God's  counsels  they  defied, 
And  lightly  prized  bis  holy  word, 
With  these  afflictions  they  were  tried  ; 
They  fell,  and  none  could  help  afford. 

13  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

Did  they  their  mournful  cry  address ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafed  to  hear, 
And  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

14  From  dismal  dungeons,  dark  as  night, 

And  shades,  as  black  as  death's  abode, 
He  brought  them  forth  to  cheerful  light, 
And  welcome  liberty  bestow'd. 

15  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  ! 

16  For  he,  with  his  almighty  hand, 

The  gates  of  brass  in  pieces  broke ; 
Nor  could  the  massy  bars  withstand, 
Or  temper'd  steel  resist  his  stroke. 

PART    III. 

17  Remorseless  wretches,  void  of  sense, 

With  bold  transgressions  God  defy  ; 
And  for  their  multiplied  offence, 
Oppress'd  with  sore  diseases  lie. 

18  Their  soul,  a  prey  to  pain  and  fear, 

Abhors  to  taste  the  choicest  meats  ; 
And  they  by  faint  degrees  draw  near 
To  death's  inhospitable  gates. 

19  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

Do  they  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 
And  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

20  He  all  their  sad  distempers  heals, 

His  word  both  health  and  safety  gives  ; 
And,  when  all  human  succour  fails, 
From  near  destruction  them  retrieves. 

21  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  Gon,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  ! 

22  With  off'rings  let  his  altar  flame, 

Whilst  they  their  grateful  thanks  express, 
And  witli  loud  joy  his  holy  name, 
For  all  his  acts  of  wonder,  bless. 


494  PSALMS. 

PART    IV. 

23,  24  They  that  in  ships,  with  cor.rage  bold, 
O'er  swelling  waves  their  trade  pursue, 
Do  God's  amazing  works  behold, 
And  in  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 

25  No  sooner  his  command  is  past, 

Than  forth  the  dreadful  tempest  flies, 
Which  sweeps  the  sea  with  rapid  haste, 
And  makes  th",  stormy  billows  rise. 

26  Sometimes  the  ships,  toss'd  up  to  heav'n, 

On  tops  of  mountain  waves  appear  ; 
Then  down  the  steep  abyss  are  driv'n, 
Whilst  every  soul  dissolves  with  fear. 

27  They  reel  and  stagger  to  and  fro, 

Like  men  with  fumes  of  wine  oppress'd  ; 
Nor  do  the  skilful  seamen  know 
Which  way  to  steer,  what  course  is  best. 

28  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

They  do  their  mournful  cry  address ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear. 
And  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

29,  30  He  does  the  raging  storm  appease, 
And  makes  the  billows  calm  and  still ; 
With  joy  they  see  their  fury  cease, 
And  their  intended  course  fulfil. 

31  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  ! 

32  Let  them,  where  all  the  tribes  resort, 

Advance  to  heav'n  his  glorious  name, 
And  in  the  elders'  sov'reign  court, 
With  one  consent  his  praise  proclaim. 

PART    V. 

33,  34  A  fruitful  land,  where  streams  abound, 
God's  just  revenge,  if  people  sin, 
Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  ground, 
To  punish  those  that  dwell  therein. 

35,  36  The  parch'd  and  desert  heath  he  makes 
To  flow  with  streams  and  springing  wells, 
Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes, 
And  in  strong  cities  safely  dwells. 

37,  38  He  sows  the  field,  the  vineyard  plants, 
Which  gratefully  his  toil  repay ; 
Nor  can,  whilst  God  his  blessing  grants, 
His  fruitful  seed  or  stock  decay. 

39  But  when  his  sins  heav'n's  wrath  provoke, 
His  health  and  substance  fade  away  : 
He  feels  th'  oppressor's  galling  yoke, 
And  is  of  grief  the  wretched  prey. 


PSALMS.  495 

40  The  prince  that  slights  what  God  commands, 

Expos'd  to  scorn,  must  quit  his  throne  ; 
1  And  over  wild  and  desert  lands, 
Where  no  path  offers,  stray  alone : 

41  Whilst  God,  from  all  afflicting  cares, 

Sets  up  the  humble  man  on  high, 
And  makes,  in  time,  his  num'rous  heirs 
With  his  increasing  flocks  to  vie. 

42, 43  Then  sinners  shall  have  nought  to  say, 
The  just  a  decent  joy  shall  show  ; 
The  wise  these  strange  events  shall  weigh, 
And  thence  God's  goodness  fully  know. 

PSALM    108. 

1  O  GOD,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 

To  magnify  thy  name  ; 
My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
Shall  celebrate  thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  lute  ;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 

Thy  warbling  notes  delay  ; 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 
Prevent  the  dawning  day. 

3  To  all  the  list'ning  tribes,  O  Lord, 

Thy  wonders  I  will  tell, 
And  to  those  nations  sing  thy  praise, 
That  round  about  us  dwell ; 

4  Because  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

The  highest  heav'n  transcends, 
And  far  beyond  th'  aspiring  clouds 
Thy  faithful  truth  extends. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high 

Above  the  starry  frame  ; 
And  let  the  world,  with  one  consent, 
Confess  thy  glorious  name. 

6  That  all  thy  chosen  people  thee 

Their  Saviour  may  declare  ; 
Let  thy  right  hand  protect  me  still, 
And  answer  thou  my  prayer. 

7  Since  God  himself  hath  said  the  word, 

Whose  promise  cannot  fail, 

With  joy  I  Sechem  will  divide, 

And  measure  Succoth's  vale. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  Manasseh  too, 

And  Ephraim  owns  my  cause; 
Their  strength  my  regal  power  supports, 
And  Judah  gives  my  laws. 

9  Moab  I'll  make  my  servile  drudge, 

On  vanquish'd  Edom  iread  ; 
And  through  the  proud  Philistine  lands 
My  conq'ring  banners  spread. 


496  PSALMS. 

10  By  whose  support  and  aid  shall  I 

Their  well-fenc'd  city  gain  ? 
Who  will  my  troops  securely  lead 
Through  Edom's  guarded  plain  ? 

11  Lord,  wilt  not  thou  assist  our  arms, 

Which  late  thou  didst  forsake  1 

And  wilt  not  thou  of  these  our  hosts 

Once  more  the  guidance  take  ? 

12  O  to  thy  servant  in  distress 

Thy  speedy  succour  send  ; 
For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
For  safety  to  depend. 

13  Then  valiant  acts  shall  we  perform, 

If  thou  thy  power  disclose ; 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone, 
That  treads  down  all  our  foes. 

PSALM    109. 

1  O  GOD,  whose  former  mercies  make 

My  constant  praise  thy  due, 
Hold  not  thy  peace,  but  my  sad  state 
With  wonted  favour  view : 

2  For  sinful  men,  with  lying  lips, 

Deceitful  speeches  frame, 
And  with  their  studied  slander  seek 
To  wound  my  spotless  fame. 

3  Their  restless  hatred  prompts  them  still 

Malicious  lies  to  spread ; 
And  all  against  my  life  combine, 
By  causeless  fury  led. 

4  Those  whom  with  tend'rest  love  I  used, 

My  chief  opposers  are  ; 
Whilst  I,  of  other  friends  bereft, 
Resort  to  thee  by  prayer. 

5  Since  mischief,  for  the  good  I  did, 

Their  strange  reward  does  prove, 
And  hatred  's  the  return  they  make 
For  undissembled  love : 

6  Their  guilty  leader  shall  be  made 

To  some  ill  man  a  slave  ; 
And,  when  he  's  tried,  his  mortal  foe 
For  his  accuser  have. 

7  His  guilt,  when  sentence  is  pronounced 

Shall  meet  a  dreadful  fate, 
Whilst  his  rejected  prayer  but  serves 
His  crimes  to  aggravate. 

8  He,  snatch'd  by  some  untimely  fate, 

Sha'n't  live  out  hall  his  days  ; 
Another,  by  divine  decree, 
Shall  on  his  office  seize. 


PSALMS.  497 

9,  10  His  seed  shall  orphans  be,  his  wife 
A  widow,  plung'd  in  grief ; 
His  vagrant  children  beg  their  bread, 
Where  none  can  give  relief. 

11  His  ill-got  riches  shall  be  made 

To  usurers  a  prey  ; 
The  fruit  of  all  his  toil  shall  be 
By  strangers  borne  away. 

12  None  shall  be  found  that  to  his  wants 

Their  mercy  will  extend, 

Or  to  his  helpless  orphan  seed 

The  least  assistance  lend. 

13  A  swift  destruction  soon  shall  seize 

On  his  unhappy  race  ; 
And  the  next  age  his  hated  name 
Shall  utterly  deface. 

14  The  vengeance  of  his  father's  sins 

Upon  his  head  shall  fall ; 
God  on  his  mother's  crimes  shall  think, 
And  punish  him  for  all. 

15  All  these,  in  horrid  order  rank'd 

Before  the  Lord  shall  stand, 

Till  his  fierce  anger  quite  cuts  off 

Their  mem'ry  from  the  land. 


16  Because  he  never  mercy  show'd, 

But  still  the  poor  oppress'd; 
And  sought  to  slay  the  helpless  man, 
With  heavy  woes  distress'd : 

17  Therefore  the  curse  he  loved  to  vent 

Shall  his  own  portion  prove  ; 
And  blessings,  which  he  still  abhorr'd, 
Shall  far  from  him  remove. 

18  Since  he  in  cursing  took  such  pride, 

Like  water  it  shall  spread 
Through  all  his  veins,  and  stick  like  oil, 
With  which  his  bones  are  fed. 

19  This,  like  a  poison'd  robe,  shall  still 

His  constant  cov'ring  be, 
Or  an  envenom'd  belt  from  which 
He  never  shall  be  free. 

20  Thus  shall  the  Lord  reward  all  those 

That  ill  to  me  design  ; 
That  with  malicious  false  reports 
Against  my  life  combine. 

21  But  for  thy  glorious  name,  O  God, 

Do  thou  deliver  me  ; 
And  for  thy  plenteous  mercy's  sake, 
Preserve  and  set  me  free. 


498  PSALMS. 

22  For  I,  to  utmost  straits  reduced, 

Am  void  of  all  relief; 
My  heart  is  wounded  with  distress, 
And  quite  pierc'd  through  with  grief. 

23  I  like  an  ev'ning  shade  decline, 

Which  vanishes  apace  ; 
Like  locusts,  up  and  down  I'm  toss'd, 
And  have  no  certain  place. 

24,  25  My  knees  with  fasting  are  grown  weak, 
My  body  lank  and  lean ; 
All  that  behold  me  shake  their  heads, 
And  treat  me  with  disdain. 

26,  27  But  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  O  Lord, 
Do  thou  my  foes  withstand  ; 
That  all  may  see  'tis  thy  own  act, 
The  work  of  thy  right  hand. 

28  Then  let  them  curse,  so  thou  but  bless  ; 

Let  shame  the  portion  be 
Of  all  that  my  destruction  seek, 
While  I  rejoice  in  thee. 

29  My  foe  shall  with  disgrace  be  clothed  ; 

And,  spite  of  all  his  pride, 
His  own  confusion,  like  a  cloak, 
The  guilty  wretch  shall  hide. 

30  But  I  to  Gor>,  in  grateful  thanks, 

My  cheerful  voice  will  raise ; 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 
Set  forth  his  noble  praise. 

31  For  him  the  poor  shall  always  find 

Their  sure  and  constant  friend  ; 
And  he  shall  from  unrighteous  dooms 
Their  guiltless  souls  defend. 

PSALM    110. 

1  THE  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake : 
"  Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 

2  "  Sit  thou  in  state  at  my  right  hand  : 
"  Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be, 

"  And  all  thy  proud  opposers  see 
"Subjected  to  thy  just  command. 

3  "  Thee,  in  thy  power's  triumphant  day, 
"  The  willing  nations  shall  obey: 

"  And,  when  thy  rising  beams  they  view, 
"  Shall  all,  redeem'd  from  error's  night, 
"  Appear  as  numberless  and  bright 

"  As  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That,  like  Melchisedech's,  thy  reign 

And  priesthood  shall  no  period  know : 


PSALMS.  499 

5  No  proud  competitor  to  sit 

At  thy  right  hand  will  lie  purmit, 
But  in  his  wrath  crown'd  heads  o'erthrow. 

6  The  sentenc'd  heathen  he  shall  slay, 
And  fill  with  carcasses  his  way, 

Till  he  hath  struck  earth's  tyrants  dead  ; 

7  But  in  the  highway  brooks  shall  first, 
Like  a  poor  pilgrim,  slake  his  thirst, 

And  then  in  triumph  raise  his  head. 

PSALM     111. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise, 
My  soul  her  utmost  power  shall  raise  ; 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown'd, 
His  wondrous  works,  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
And  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirm'd  through  ages  past, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd 

To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind ; 

And  to  posterity  record, 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5  His  bounty  like  a  flowing  tide, 
Has  all  his  servants'  wants  supplied; 
And  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 

His  cov'nant  with  our  father's  sign'd. 

6  At  once  astonish'd  and  o'erjoy'd, 

They  saw  his  matchless  power  employ'd, 
Whereby  the  heathen  were  suppress'd, 
And  we  their  heritage  possess'd. 

7  Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
Immutable  are  his  commands, 

8  By  truth  and  equity  sustain'd, 
And  for  eternal  rules  ordain'd. 

9  He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free, 
And  then  establish'd  his  decree, 
For  ever  to  remain  the  same  : 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

10  Who  wisdom's  sacred  prize  would  win, 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin  : 
Immortal  praise  and  heav'nly  skill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 


500  PSALMS. 

PSALM    11  a. 

HALLELUJAH. 

1  THAT  man  is  bless'd,  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 

2  His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

3  His  house,  the  seat  of  wealth,  shall  be 
An  inexhausted  treasury : 

His  justice,  free  from  all  decay, 
Shall  blessings  to  his  heirs  convey. 

4  The  soul  that 's  filled  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night ; 
To  pity  the  distress'd  inclin'd, 

As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 

5  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends, 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

6  Beset  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground  : 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

7  El  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart,  that  fix'd  on  God  relies : 

8  On  safety's  rock  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies. 

9  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd, 
Whence  he  shall  reap  wealth,  fame,  renown, 
A  temp'ral  and  eternal  crown. 

10  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony ; 
While  their  unrighteous  hopes  decay, 
And  vanish  with  themselves  away. 

PSALM    113. 

1  YE  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 
The  triumphs  of  his  name  record  ; 

2  His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless : 

3  Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams,  or  setting  rays, 

Due  praise  to  his  great  name  address. 

4  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway; 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 

But  shadows  of  his  glory  are : 

5  With  him  whose  majesty  excels, 

Who  made  the  heav'n  in  which  he  dwells, 
Let  no  created  power  compare. 


PSALMS.  501 

6  Though  'tis  beneath  his  state  to  view 
In  highest  heav'n  what  angels  do, 

Yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care : 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell, 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 

Companion  to  the  greatest  there. 

7  When  childless  families  despair, 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name ; 
Makes  her  that  barren  was  to  bear, 
And  joyfully  her  fruit  to  rear  : 

O  then  extol  his  matchless  fame  ! 

PSALM    114. 

1  When  Isra'l,  by  th'  Almighty  led, 

Enrich'd  with  their  oppressor's  spoil, 
From  Egypt  march'd,  and  Jacob's  seed 
From  bondage  in  a  foreign  soil; 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  residence, 

Chose  out  imperial  Judah's  tent, 
His  mansion  royal,  and  from  thence 
Through  Isra'l's  camp  his  order  sent. 

3  The  distant  sea  with  terror  saw, 

And  from  th'  Almighty's  presence  fled  ; 
Old  Jordan's  streams,  surpris'd  with  awe, 
Retreated  to  their  fountain's  head. 

4  The  taller  mountains  skipp'd  like  rams, 

When  danger  near  the  fold  they  hear ; 
The  hills  skipp'd  after  them,  like  lambs 
Affrighted  by  their  leader's  fear. 

5  O  sea  !  what  made  your  tide  withdraw, 

And  naked  leave  your  oozy  bed  ? 
Why,  Jordan,  against  nature's  law, 
Recoil'dst  thou  to  thy  fountain's  head? 

6  Why,  mountains,  did  ye  skip,  like  rams 

When  danger  does  approach  the  fold  ? 
Why  after  you  the  hills,  like  lambs 
When  they  their  leader's  flight  behold? 

7  Earth,  tremble  on ;  well  may'st  thou  fear 

Thy  Lord  and  Maker's  face  to  see  ; 

When  Jacob's  awful  God  draws  near, 

'Tis  time  for  earth  and  seas  to  flee ; 

8  To  flee  from  God,  who  nature's  law 

Confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will ; 
Who  springs  from  flinty  rocks  can  draw, 
And  thirsty  vales  with  water  fill. 

PSALM     115. 

1  LORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share 
But  to  thy  sacred  name 
Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
And  truth's  eternal  fame. 


502  PSALMS. 

2  Why  should  the  heathen  cry,  Where  's  now 

The  God  whom  we  adore  ? 

3  Convince  them  that  in  heav'n  thou  art 

And  uncontroll'd  thy  power. 

4  Their  gods  but  gold  and  silver  are, 

The  works  of  mortal  hands  ; 

5  With  speechless  mouth  and  sightless  eyes 

The  molten  idol  stands. 

6  The  pageant  has  both  ears  and  nose, 

But  neither  hears  nor  smells  ; 

7  Its  hands  and  feet  nor  feel  nor  move  ; 

No  life  within  it  dwells. 

8  Such  senseless  stocks  they  are,  "that  we 

Can  nothing  like  them  find, 

But  those  who  on  their  help  rely, 

And  them  for  gods  design'd. 

9  O  Isra'l,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 

Who  is  your  help  and  shield  ; 

10  Priests,  Levites,  trust  in  him  alone, 

Who  only  help  can  yield. 

11  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 

On  him  they  fear  rely  ; 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

12, 13  Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been, 
And  Isra'l's  house  will  bless  : 
Priests,  Levites,  proselytes,  e'en  all 
Who  his  great  name  confess. 

14  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 

Increase  of  blessings  bring  ; 

15  Thrice  happy  you,  who  favourites  are 

Of  this  Almighty  King  ! 

16  Heaven's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 

His  empire's  seat  design'd  ; 
And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 
A  portion  to  mankind. 

17  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep 

To  him  no  praise  afford  ; 

18  But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 

Our  ever-living  Lord. 

PSALM     116. 

1  MY  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 

Entirely  is  possest, 
Because  the  Lord  vouchsaf 'd  to  hear 
The  voice  of  my  request. 

2  Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclined, 

I  never  will  despair  ; 
But  still,  in  all  the  straits  of  life, 
To  him  address  my  prayer. 


PSALMS.  503 


3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 

With  pains  of  hell  oppress'd  ; 
When  trouble  seiz'd  my  aching  heart, 
And  anguish  rack'd  my  breast ; 

4  On  God's  almighty  name  I  eall'd, 

And  thus  to  him  I  pray'd, 
"  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  save  my  soul, 
"  With  sorrow  quite  dismay'd." 

5,6  How  just  and  merciful  is  God  ! 
How  gracious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 
Does  timely  help  afford. 

7  Then  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul, 

Resume  thy  wonted  rest ; 
For  God  has  wondrously  to  thee 
His  bounteous  love  exprest. 

8  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  remov'd 

My  dangers  and  my  fears  ; 
My  feet  from  falling  he  secur'd, 
And  dried  my  eyes  from  tears. 

9  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 

Which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 
Will  I  in  praises  to  his  name, 
And  in  his  service  spend. 

10,  1 1  In  God  I  trusted,  and  of  him 
In  greatest  straits  did  boast ; 
For  in  my  flight  all  hopes  of  aid 
From  faithless  men  were  lost. 

12, 13  Then  what  return  to  him  shall  I 
For  all  his  goodness  make  1 
I'll  praise  his  name,  and  with  glad  zeal 
The  cup  of  blessing  take. 

14,  15  I'll  pay  my  vows  among  his  saints, 
Whose  blood,  howe'er  despised 
By  wicked  men,  in  God's  account 
Is  always  highly  prized. 

16  By  various  ties,  O  Lord,  must  I 
To  thy  dominion  bow  ; 
Thy  humble  handmaid's  son  before, 
Thy  ransom'd  captive  now  ! 

17, 18  To  thee  I'll  offerings  bring  of  praise ; 
And,  whilst  I  bless  thy  name, 
The  just  performance  of  my  vows 
To  all  thy  saints  proclaim. 

19  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet, 
And  in  thy  house  shall  join, 
To  bless  thy  name  with  one  consent, 
And  mix  their  songs  with  mine. 


504  PSALMS. 

PSALM    117. 

1  WITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 

To  heav'n  their  voices  raise  ; 

Let  all,  inspir'd  with  godly  mirth, 

Sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 

His  truth  shall  ne'er  decay  ; 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

PSALM    118. 

1, 2  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 
His  mercies  ne'er  decay  ; 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  last, 
Let  thankful  Israel  say. 

3,  4  Their  sense  of  his  eternal  love 
Let  Aaron's  house  express  ; 
And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
That  fear  the  Lord  confess. 

5  To  God  I  made  my  humble  moan, 

With  troubles  quite  oppress'd  ; 
And  he  releas'd  me  from  my  straits, 
And  granted  my  request. 

6  Since  therefore  God  does  on  my  side 

So  graciously  appear ; 
Why  should  the  vain  attempts  of  men 
Possess  my  soul  with  fear  1 

7  Since  God  with  those  that  aid  my  cause 

Vouchsafes  my  part  to  take, 
To  all  my  foes  I  need  not  doubt 
A  just  return  to  make. 

8, 9  For  better  'tis  to  trust  in  God, 
And  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 
Than  on  the  greatest  human  power 
For  safety  to  depend. 

10, 11  Though  many  nations  closely  leagued, 
Did  oft  beset  me  round  ; 
Yet  by  his  boundless  power  sustain'd, 
I  did  their  strength  confound. 

12  They  swarm'd  like  bees,  and  yet  their  rage 

Was  but  a  short-lived  blaze ; 

For  whilst  on  God  I  still  relied, 

I  vanquish'd  them  with  ease. 

13  When  all  united  press'd  me  hard, 

In  hopes  to  make  me  fall, 
The  Lord  vouchsaf 'd  to  take  my  part, 
And  save  me  from  them  all. 


PSALMS.  505 

14  The  honour  of  my  strange  escape 

To  him  alone  belongs  ; 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 
He  only  claims  my  songs. 

15  Joy  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  just, 

Whom  God  has  sav'd  from  harm  ; 
For  wondrous  things  are  brought  to  pass 
By  his  almighty  arm. 

16  He,  by  his  own  resistless  power, 

Has  endless  honour  won  ; 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand 
Amazing  works  has  done. 

17  God  will  not  suffer  me  to  fall, 

But  still  prolongs  my  days; 
That,  by  declaring  all  his  works, 
I  may  advance  his  praise. 

'  18  When  God  had  sorely  me  chastised, 
Till  quite  of  hopes  bereaved, 
His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 
My  fainting  life  reprieved. 

19  Then  open  wide  the  temple-gates. 
To  which  the  just  repair, 
That  I  may  enter  in,  and  praise 
My  great  Deliverer  there. 

20,  21  Within  those  gates  of  God's  abode, 
To  which  the  righteous  press, 
Since  thou  hast  heard,  and  set  me  safe, 
Thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

22,  23  That  which  the  builders  once  refus'd, 
Is  now  the  corner  stone ; 
This  is  the  wondrous  work  of  God, 
The  work  of  God  alone. 

24,  25  This  day  is  God's  ;  let  all  the  land 
Exalt  their  cheerful  voice  ; 
Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
And  make  us  still  rejoice. 

26  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  name, 

Let  all  th'  assembly  bless  : 
"  We  that  belong  to  God's  own  house 
"  Have  wish'd  you  good  success." 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  all 

Both  light  and  comfort  find ; 
Fast  to  the  altar's  horn,  with  cords, 
The  chosen  victim  bind. 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  still 

I'll  praise  thy  holy  name ; 
Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I'll  celebrate  thy  fame. 
22 


506  PSALMS. 

29  0  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 
Who  still  does  gracious  prove ; 
And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
Be  endless  as  his  love. 

PSALM    119. 

ALEPH. 

1  HOW  bless'd  are  they,  who  always  keep 

The  pure  and  perfect  way ! 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
Of  God's  commandments  stray ! 

2  How  bless'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 

Have  still  obedient  been ! 
And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
His  favour  sought  to  win  ! 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 

To  shun  each  wicked  deed  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

With  constant  care  proceed. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us,  Lord, 

To  learn  thy  sacred  will ; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

Might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
By  thy  direction  guide  ! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 

From  all  confusion  free  ; 
Convinc'd,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

7  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 

With  cheerful  praises  fill ; 
When,  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught, 
I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will. 

8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws  shall  I 

All  due  observance  pay  ; 
O  then  forsake  me  not,  my  God,  .  . 

Nor  cast  me  quite  away  !  ,  , 

BETH. 

9  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways 

From  all  pollution  free  ? 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek, 
To  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 
O  suffer  not  my  careless  steps 
From  thy  right  paths  to  stray  ! 


PSALMS.  507 

11  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid, 

Thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies  ; 
To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 
"When  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

12  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 

Shall  ever  bless  thy  name  ; 
O  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 
My  future  life  to  frame  ! 

13  My  lips,  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal, 

To  others  have  declar'd 
How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth 
Deserve  our  best  regard. 

14  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

More  solid  joy  I  found, 
Than  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 
Of  envied  riches  crown'd. 

•15  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws 
Shall  always  fill  my  mind  ; 
And  those  sound  rules,  which  thou  prescrib'st, 
All  due  respect  shall  find. 

16  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefaced 

Shall  be  my  constant  joy  ; 
The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word 
Shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

GIMEL. 

17  Be  gracious  to  thy  servant,  Lord, 

Do  thou  my  life  defend, 
That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 
My  future  time  may  spend. 

18  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 

That  so  I  may  discern 
The  wondrous  work  which  they  behold, 
Who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 

19  Though,  like  a  stranger  in  the  land, 

From  place  to  place  I  stray, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  sight 
Remove  not  thou  away. 

20  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pined, 

With  earnest  longing  spent, 
Whilst  always  on  the  eager  search 
Of  thy  just  will  intent. 

21  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  proud, 

Whom  still  thy  curse  pursues; 
Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 
Presumptuously  refuse. 

22  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord, 

Contempt  and  shame  remove; 
For  I  thy  sacred  laws  affect 
With  undissembled  love. 


508  PSALMS. 

23  Though  princes  oft,  in  council  met, 

Against  thy  servant  spake  ; 
Yet  I  thy  statutes  to  observe 
My  constant  business  make. 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 

My  comfort  and  delight ; 
By  them  I  learn,  with  prudent  care, 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

DALETH. 

25  My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care, 

Close  to  the  dust  does  cleave ; 
Revive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
Thy  promised  aid  receive. 

26  To  thee  I  still  declared  my  ways, 

And  thou  inclin'st  thine  ear ; 
O  teach  me  then  my  future  life 
By  thy  just  laws  to  steer ! 

27  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 

And  by  their  guidance  walk, 
The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast  done 
Shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

28  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks, 

Press'd  down  with  weighty  care; 
Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word, 
My  wasted  strength  repair. 

29  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  ways 

And  lying  arts  removed ; 
But  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep 
The  path  by  thee  approved. 

30  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truth, 

My  happy  choice  I've  made  ; 
Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life, 
•  Before  me  always  laid. 

31  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 

With  thy  commands  agree  ; 
O  then  preserve  thy  servant,  Lord, 
From  shame  and  ruin  free ! 

32  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

Shall  I  with  pleasure  run, 
And,  with  a  heart  enlarged  with  joy, 
Successfully  go  on. 

ITE. 

33  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 

Thy  righteous  paths  display ; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
Will  never  go  astray. 

34  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

Wilt  graciously  impart, 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 


PSALMS.  509 

35  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 

To  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 

Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

36  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 

Incline  my  willing  heart ; 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
From  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

37  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 

Which  this  lalse  world  displays ; 
But  give  me  lively  power  and  strength 
To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

38  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou  mad'st, 

And  give  thy  servant  aid, 
Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 
Is  awfully  afraid. 

39  The  foul  disgrace  I  justly  fear, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  remove  ; 
For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'st 
Are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

40  Thou  know'st  how  after  thy  commands 

My  longing  heart  does  pant ; 

O  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up, 

And  promised  succour  grant. 

VAU. 

41  Thy  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestow, 

To  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 
To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  saving  health  impart. 

42  So  shall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 

This  ready  answer  make  ; 
"  In  God  I  trust,  who  never  will 
"  His  faithful  promise  break." 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 

Be  from  my  mouth  removed ; 
Since  still  my  ground  of  steadfast  hope 
Thy  just  decrees  have  proved. 

44  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 

Will  all  my  study  bend ; 
From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 
In  their  observance  spend. 

45  Ere  long  I  trust  to  walk  at  large, 

From  all  incumbrance  free ; 

Since  I  resolve  to  make  my  life 

With  thy  commands  agree. 

46  Thy  laws  shall  be  my  constant  talk  ; 

And  princes  shall  attend, 
Whilst  I  the  justice  of  thy  way 
With  confidence  defend. 


510  PSALMS. 

47  My  longing  heart  and  ravish'd  soul 

Shall  both  o'erflow  with  joy, 
When  in  thy  loved  commandments  I 
My  happy  hours  employ. 

48  Then  will  I  to  thy  just  decrees 

Lift  up  my  willing  hands  ; 
My  care  and  bus'ness  then  shall  be 
To  study  thy  commands. 

ZAIN. 

49  According  to  thy  promised  grace, 

Thy  favour,  Lord,  extend  ; 
Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
Thy  servant's  hopes  depend. 

50  That  only  comfort  in  distress 

Did  all  my  griefs  control ; 
Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  round, 
Reviv'd  my  fainting  soul. 

51  Insulting  foes  did  proudly  mock, 

And  all  my  hopes  deride ; 
Yet  from  thy  law  not  all  their  scoffs 
Could  make  me  turn  aside. 

52  Thy  judgments  then  of  ancient  date, 

I  quickly  call'd  to  mind, 
Till,  ravish'd  with  such  thoughts,  my  soul 
Did  speedy  comfort  find. 

53  Sometimes  I  stand  amazed,  like  one 

With  deadly  horror  struck, 

To  think  how  all  my  sinful  foes 

Have  thy  just  laws  forsook. 

54  But  I  thy  statutes  and  decrees 

My  cheerful  anthems  made  : 
Whilst  through  strange  lands  and  desert  wilds 
I  like  a  pilgrim  stray'd. 

55  Thy  name  that  cheer'd  my  heart  by  day, 

Has  fill'd  my  thoughts  by  night : 
I  then  resolv'd  by  thy  just  laws 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

56  That  peace  of  mind,  which  has  my  soul 

In  deep  distress  sustain'd, 
By  strict  obedience  to  thy  will 
I  happily  obtain'd. 

CHETB. 

57  O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 

And  sure  possession  art ; 
Thy  words  I  steadfastly  resolve 
To  treasure  in  my  heart. 


PSALMS.  511 

58  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 

I  did  thy  grace  implore ; 
Disclose,  according  to  tny  word, 
Thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 

59  With  due  reflection  and  strict  care 

On  all  my  ways  I  thought ; 
And  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  j  ust  paths, 
My  wand'ring  steps  I  brought. 

60  I  lost  no  time,  but  made  great  haste, 

Resolved,  without  delay, 
To  watch,  that  I  might  never  more 
From  thy  commandments  stray. 

01  Though  num'rous  troops  of  sinful  men 

To  rob  me  have  combin'd, 
Yet  I  thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 
Have  ever  kept  in  mind. 

02  In  dead  of  night  I  will  arise 

To  sing  thy  solemn  praise ; 
Convinc'd  how  much  I  always  ought 
To  love  thy  righteous  ways. 

03  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name, 

Myself  I  closely  join  ; 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 
To  thy  commands  resign. 

64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Abundantly  is  shed ; 
O  make  me  then  exactly  learn 
Thy  sacred  paths  to  tread  ! 

TETH. 

05  With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 
Most  graciously,  O  Lord  ; 
Repeated  benefits  bestow'd, 
According  to  thy  word. 

00  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill,  by  which 
Right  judgment  is  attain'd, 
Who  in  belief  of  thy  commands 
Have  steadfastly  remain'd. 

07  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course, 

My  footsteps  went  astray  ; 
But  I  have  since  been  disciplin'd 
Thy  precepts  to  obey. 

08  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good, 

And  all  thou  dost  is  so ; 
On  me,  thy  statutes,  to  discern, 
Thy  saving  skill  bestow. 

69  The  proud  have  forg'd  malicious  lies, 
My  spotless  fame  to  stain  ; 
But  my  fix'd  heart,  without  reserve, 
Thy  precepts  shall  retain. 


512  PSALMS. 

70  While  pamper'd,  they,  with  prosp'roua  ills, 

In  sensual  pleasures  live, 
My  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 

71  'Tis  good  for  me  that  I  have  felt 

Affliction's  chast'ning  rod, 
That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep 
The  statutes  of  my  God. 

72  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 

Of  more  esteem  I  hold, 
Than  untouch'd  mines,  than  thousand  mines 
Of  silver  and  of  gold. 

JOD. 

73  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 

Of  thy  almighty  hands, 
The  heav'nly  understanding  give 
To  learn  thy  just  commands. 

74  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 

Strong  comfort  will  afford, 
To  see  success  attend  my  hopes, 
Who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

75  That  right  thy  judgments  are,  I  now 

By  sure  experience  see  ; 
And  that  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord, 
Thou  hast  afflicted  me. 

76  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 

Afford  me  needful  aid  ; 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 
To  me,  thy  servant,  made. 

77  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore, 

That  I  again  may  live  : 
Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovok'd, 

To  ruin  me  have  sought, 
Who  only  on  thy  sacred  laws 
Employ  my  harmless  thought. 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thy  name  espouse 

My  cause,  and  those  alone 
Who  have,  by  strict  and  pious  search, 
Thy  sacred  precepts  known. 

80  In  thy  blest  statutes  let  my  heart 

Continue  always  sound ; 
That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot, 
May  never  me  confound. 


PSALMS.  513 


CAPH. 

81  My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 

To  see  thy  saving  grace  ; 
Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 
My  confidence  I  place. 

82  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 

With  waiting  for  thy  word ; 
O  !  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
And  promis'd  aid  afford  1 

83  My  skin  like  shrivell'd  parchment  shows, 

That  long  in  smoke  is  set ; 
Yet  no  affliction  me  can  force 
Thy  statutes  to  forget. 

84  How  many  days  must  I  endure 

Of  sorrow  and  distress  ? 
When  wilt  thou  judgment  execute 
On  them  who  me  oppress  1 

85  The  proud  have  digg'd  a  pit  for  me, 

That  have  no  other  foes, 

But  such  as  are  averse  to  thee, 

And  thy  just  laws  oppose, 

86  With  sacred  truth's  eternal  laws 

All  thy  commands  agree ; 
Men  persecute  me  without  cause ; 
Thou,  Lord,  my  helper  be  ! 

87  With  close  designs  against  my  life 

They  had  almost  prevail'd  ; 
But  in  obedience  to  thy  will, 
My  duty  never  fail'd. 

88  Thy  wonted  kindness,  Lord,  restore, 

My  drooping  heart  to  cheer ; 
That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 
My  life's  whole  course  may  steer. 


89  For  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord, 

Unchang'd  thou  dost  remain  ; 
Thy  word,  establish'd  in  the  heav'ns, 
Does  all  their  orbs  sustain. 

90  Through  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 

Immoveable  shall  stand, 
As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'st 
By  thy  almighty  hand. 

91  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain'd. 

E'en  to  this  day  fulfil ; 
They  are  thy  faithful  subjects  all, 
And  servants  of  thv  Will. 
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514  PSALMS. 

92  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 

My  comfort  and  delight, 
I  must  have  fainted,  and  expired 
In  dark  affliction's  night. 

93  Thy  precepts,  therefore,  from  my  thoughts 

Shall  never,  Lord,  depart ; 
For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
Restored  my  dying  heart. 

94  As  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

Protect  me,  Lord,  from  harm, 
Who  have  thy  precepts  sought  to  know, 
And  carefully  perform. 

95  The  wicked  have  their  ambush  laid 

My  guiltless  life  to  take ; 
But  in  the  midst  of  danger  I 
Thy  word  my  study  make. 

96  I  've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself, 
No  change  or  period  know. 


97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 

No  language  can  display; 
They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
My  ravish'd  thoughts  all  day. 

98  Through  thy  commands  I  wiser  grow 

Than  all  my  subtle  foes  ; 
For  thy  sure  word  doth  me  direct, 
And  all  my  ways  dispose. 

99  From  me  my  former  teachers  now 

May  abler  counsel  take  ; 

Because  thy  sacred  precepts  I 

My  constant  study  make. 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 

The  sages  of  our  days ; 
Because  by  thy  unerring  rules 
I  order  all  my  ways. 

101  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refrain'd 

From  every  sinful  way, 
That  to  thy  sacred  word  I  might 
Entire  obedience  pay. 

102  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  stray'd, 

By  vain  desires  misled  ; 
For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

103  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me ! 

O  what  divine  repast ! 
How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul 
Than  honey  to  my  taste  ! 


PSALMS.  515 

104  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 

With  heav'nly  skill  am  blest, 
Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sin 
I  utterly  detest. 

nust. 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

The  way  of  truth  to  show; 
A  watch-light  to  point  out  the  path 
In  which  I  ought  to  go. 

106  I  swear,  and  from  my  solemn  oath 

Will  never  start  aside, 
That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
Will  steadfastly  abide. 

107  Since  I  with  griefs  am  so  opprest, 

That  I  can  bear  no  more, 
According  to  thy  word  do  thou 
My  fainting  soul  restore. 

108  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 

With  thee  acceptance  find  ; 
And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 
Instruct  my  willing  mind. 

109  Though  ghastly  dangers  me  surround, 

My  soul  they  cannot  awe, 

Nor  with  continual  terrors  keep 

From  thinking  on  thy  law. 

110  My  wicked  and  invet'rate  foes 

For  me  their  snares  have  laid  ; 
Yet  I  have  kept  thy  upright  path, 
Nor  from  thy  precepts  stray'd. 

111  Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 

My  heritage  and  choice, 
For  they  when  other  comforts  fail, 
My  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

112  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 

Thy  statutes  to  obey; 
And  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 
Shall  keep  thy  upright  way. 

SAMECH. 

113  Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices 

I  uterly  detest ; 
But  to  thy  law  affection  bear 
Too  great  to  be  express'd. 

114  My  hiding  place,  my  refuge-tower, 

And  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord  ; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
On  thy  unerring  word. 


516  PSALMS. 

115  Hence,  ye  that  trade  in  wickedness, 

Approach  not  my  abode  ; 

For  firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 

The  precepts  of  my  God. 

1 16  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

From  danger  set  me  free  ; 
Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashamed. 
That  I  repose  in  thee. 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I  be  safe, 

And  rescued  from  distress  j 
To  thy  decrees  continually 
My  just  respects  address. 

118  The  wicked  thou  hast  trod  to  earth, 

Who  from  thy  statutes  stray'd  ; 
Their  vile  deceit,  the  just  reward 
Of  their  own  falsehood  made. 

119  The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land 

Thou  dost  like  dross  remove  ; 
I  therefore,  with  such  justice  charm'd, 
Thy  testimonies  love. 

120  Yet  with  that  love  they  make  me  dread, 

Lest  I  should  so  offend, 
When  on  transgressors  I  behold 
Thy  judgments  thus  descend. 


121  Judgment  and  justice  I  have  loved  ; 

O  therefore,  Lord,  engage 
In  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 
To  my  oppressor's  rage. 

122  Do  thou  be  surety,  Lord,  for  me, 

And  so  shall  this  distress 
Prove  good  for  me  ;  nor  shall  the  proud 
My  guiltless  soul  oppress. 

123  My  eyes,  alas  !  begin  to  fail, 

In  long  expectance  held  ; 
Till  thy  salvation  they  behold, 
And  righteous  word  fulfill'd. 

124  To  me,  thy  servant,  in  distress, 

Thy  wonted  grace  display, 
And  discipline  my  willing  heart 
Thy  statutes  to  obey. 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 
That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
The  full  extent  may  know. 

126  'Tis  time,  high  time  for  thee,  O  Lord, 

Thy  vengeance  to  employ  ; 
When  men  with  open  violence 
Thy  sacred  law  destroy. 


PSALMS.  517 


127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands 

But  makes  their  value  rise 
In  my  esteem,  who  purest  gold, 
Compar'd  with  thorn,  despise. 

128  Thy  precepts,  therefore,  I  account 

In  all  respects  divine ; 
They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right, 
And  all  false  ways  decline. 


129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 

No  words  can  represent ; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
My  zealous  heart  is  bent. 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

Celestial  light  displays, 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
To  simplest  minds  conveys. 

131  With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  stood, 

And  fainting  with  desire, 
That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 
The  sacred  skill  acquire. 

132  With  favour,  Lord,  look  down  on  me, 

Who  thy  relief  implore  ; 
As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
Who  thy  blest  name  adore. 

133  Directed  by  thy  heavenly  word 

Let  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 

Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind, 

Dominion  have  o'er  me. 

134  Release,  entirely  set  me  free, 

From  persecuting  hands, 
That,  unmolested,  I  may  learn 
And  practise  thy  commands. 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
My  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

136  My  eyes  to  weeping  fountains  turn, 

Whence  briny  rivers  flow, 
To  see  mankind  against  thy  laws 
In  bold  defiance  go. 

TSADDI. 

137  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 

Wrong'd  innocence  may  trust ; 
And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
In  ail  respects  are  just. 


518  PSALMS. 

138  Most  just  and  true  those  statutes  were, 
Which  thou  didst  first  decree; 
And  all  with  faithfulness  perform'd, 
Succeeding  times  shall  see. 

130  With  zeal  my  flesh  consumes  away, 
My  soul  with  anguish  frets, 
To  see  my  foes  contemn  at  once 
Thy  promises  and  threats. 

140  Yet  each  neglected  word  of  thine, 

Howe'er  by  them  despised, 

Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth 

By  me,  thy  servant,  prized. 

141  Brought,  for  thy  sake,  to  low  estate 

Contempt  from  all  I  find  ; 
Yet  no  affronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 
Thy  precepts  from  my  mind. 

142  Thy  righteousness  shall  then  endure, 

When  time  itself  is  past ; 
Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth 
Which  shall  for  ever  last. 

143  Though  trouble,  anguish,  doubts,  and  dread, 

To  compass  me  unite  ; 
Beset  with  danger,  still  I  make 
Thy  precepts  my  delight. 

144  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 

Thy  testimonies  give : 
Teach  me  the  wisdom  that  will  make 
My  soul  for  ever  live. 

KOPff. 

145  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd, 

Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry ; 
And  I  thy  statutes  to  perform 
Will  all  my  care  apply. 

146  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd, 

O  save  me,  that  I  may 
Thy  testimonies  throughly  know, 
And  steadfastly  obey. 

147  My  earlier  prayer  the  dawning  day 

Prevented,  while  I  cried 
To  him,  on  whose  engaging  word 
My  hope  alone  relied. 

148  With  zeal  have  I  awak'd,  before 

The  midnight  watch  was  set, 

That  I  of  thy  mysterious  word 

Might  perfect  knowledge  get. 

149  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 

And  wonted  favour  show : 
O  quicken  me,  and  so  approve 
Thy  judgment  ever  true. 


PSALMS.  519 

150  My  persecuting  foes  advance, 

And  hourly  nearer  draw  ; 
What  treatment  can  1  hope  from  them 
That  violate  thy  law  I 

151  Though  they  draw  nigh,  my  comfort  is, 

Thou,  Lord,  art  yet  more  near  ; 
Thou,  whose  commands  are  righteous  all, 
Thy  promises  sincere. 

152  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees, 

My  soul  has  known  of  old, 
That  they  Avere  true,  and  shall  their  truth 
To  endless  ages  hold. 

RESCH. 

153  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord, 

And  me  from  bondage  draw  ; 
Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress. 
Who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

154  Plead  thou  my  cause  ;  to  that  and  me 

Thy  timely  aid  afford ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 
According  to  thy  word. 

155  From  harden'd  sinners  thou  remov'st 

Salvation  far  away  ; 
'Tis  just  thou  should'st  withdraw  from  them 
Who  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

156  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 

To  all  who  thee  adore ; 
According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
My  fainting  hopes  restore. 

157  A  numerous  host  of  spiteful  foes, 

Against  my  life  combine  ; 
But  all  too  few  to  force  my  soul 
Thy  statutes  to  decline. 

158  Those  bold  transgressors  I  beheld, 

And  Mas  with  grief  oppress'd, 
To  see  with  what  audacious  pride 
Thy  cov'nant  they  transgress'd. 

159  Yet  while  thej'  slight,  consider,  Lord, 

How  I  thy  precepts  love  ; 
O  therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 
Of  mercy  from  above. 

160  As  from  the  birth  of  time  thy  truth 

Has  held  through  ages  past. 
So  shall  thy  righteous  judgments  firm 
To  endless  ages  last. 

SCIIIX. 

161  Though  mighty  tyrants,  without  cause, 

Conspire  my  blood  to  shed, 
Thy  sacred  word  has  power  alone 
To  fill  my  heart  with  dread. 


520  PSALMS. 

162  And  yet  that  word  my  joyful  breast 

With  heav'nly  rapture  warms ; 

Nor  conquest,  nor  the  spoils  of  war, 

Have  such  transporting  charms. 

163  Perfidious  practices  and  lies 

I  utterly  detest ; 
But  to  thy  laws  affection  hear, 
Too  vast  to  be  express'd. 

164  Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  grateful  voice, 

Thy  praises  I  resound, 
Because  I  find  thy  judgments  all 
"With  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

165  Secure  substantial  peace  have  they 

Who  truly  love  thy  law  ; 
No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt 
Nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

166  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hoped, 

And  though  so  long  delay'd, 
With  cheerful  zeal  and  strictest  care 
All  thy  commands  obey'd. 

167  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept, 

And  constantly  obey'd ; 
Because  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
Thy  service  easy  made. 

168  From  strict  observance  of  thy  laws 

I  never  yet  withdrew ; 
Convinced  that  my  most  secret  ways 
Are  open  to  thy  view. 

TAU. 

169  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry, 

Attend,  O  gracious  Lord  ; 
Inspire  my  heart  with  heav'nly  skill, 
According  to  thy  word. 

170  Let  my  repeated  prayer  at  last 

Before  thy  throne  appear  ; 
According  to  thy  plighted  word, 
For  my  relief  draw  near. 

171  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 

The  tribute  of  their  praise, 
When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal'd, 
And  taught  me  thy  just  ways. 

172  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word 

Shall  thankfully  resound, 
Because  thy  promises  are  all 
With  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

173  Let  thy  almighty  arm  appear, 

And  bring  me  timely  aid ; 
For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd 
My  heart's  free  choice  have  made. 


PSALMS.  521 

174  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 

Thy  saving  grace  restored  ; 
Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws, 
Thy  heav'nly  laws,  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  1  may  sing 

My  great  Restorer's  praise  ; 
Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  wo, 
My  fainting  soul  shall  raise. 

176  Like  some  lost  sheep  I've  stray'd,  till  I 

Despair  my  way  to  find ; 
Thou,  therefore,  Lord,  thy  servant  seek, 
Who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

PSALM    120. 

1  IN  deep  distress  I  oft  have  cried 
To  God,  who  never  yet  denied 

To  rescue  me  oppress'd  with  wrongs  ; 

2  Once  more,  O  Lord,  deliv'rance  send, 
From  lying  lips  ray  soul  defend, 

And  from  the  rage  of  sland'ring  tongues. 

3  What  little  profit  can  accrue, 
And  yet  what  heavy  wrath  is  due, 

O  thou  perfidious  tongue,  to  thee! 

4  Thy  sting  upon  thyself  shall  turn ; 
Of  lasting  flames  that  fiercely  burn 

The  constant  fuel  thou  shalt  be. 

5  But,  O  !  how  wretched  is  my  doom, 
Who  am  a  sojourner  become, 

In  barren  Mesech's  desert  soil ! 
With  Kedar's  wicked  tents  enclosed, 
To  lawless  savages  exposed, 

Who  live  on  nought  but  theft  and  spoil ! 

6  My  hapless  dwelling  is  with  those 
Who  peace  and  amity  oppose, 

And  pleasure  take  in  other's  harms : 

7  Sweet  peace  is  all  I  court  and  seek ; 
But  when  to  them  of  peace  I  speak, 

They  straight  cry  out,  To  arms,  to  arms. 

PSALM    131. 

1  TO  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 

From  thence  expecting  aid  ; 

2  From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God, 

Who  heav'n  and  earth  has  made. 

3  Then  thou,  my  soul,  in  safety  rest, 

Thy  guardian  will  not  sleep  : 

4  His  watchful  care,  that  Isra'l  guards, 

Will  Isra'l's  monarch  keep. 

5  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings 

Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 

6  Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 

By  day  or  night  molest. 


522  PSALMS. 

7  From  common  accidents  of  life 

His  care  shall  guard  thee  still ; 

8  From  the  blind  strokes  of  chance,  and  foes 

That  lie  in  wait  to  kill. 

9  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 

Thy  God  shall  thee  defend  ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

PSALM     122. 

1  O  'TWAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 

Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 
Up,  Isra'l,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day  ! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear 

With  our  assembled  powers, 

3  In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged, 

Like  her  united  towers. 

4  'Tis  thither,  by  divine  command, 

The  tribes  of  God  repair, 
Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

His  name  with  praise  and  prayer. 

5  Tribunals  stand  erected  there, 

Where  equity  takes  place : 
There  stand  the  courts  and  palaces 
Of  royal  David's  race. 

6  0,  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace, 

For  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bear  true  love  for  thee. 

•    7  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 
A  constant  guest  be  found ; 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

8  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 
A  constant  guest  appear. 

9  But  most  of  all  I'll  seek  thy  good, 

And  ever  wish  thee  well, 
For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake, 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

PSALM    123. 

1  ON  thee,  who  dwell'st  above  the  skies, 
For  mercy  wait  my  longing  eyes  ; 

2  As  servants  wait  their  masters'  hands, 
And  maids  their  mistresses'  commands. 


PSALMS.  '  523 


3,  4  O  then,  have  mercy  on  us,  Lord  ; 
Thy  gracious  aid  to  us  afford; 
To  us,  whom  cruel  foes  oppress, 
Grown  rich  and  proud  by  our  distress. 

PSAXM    124. 

1  HAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Isra'l  say, 

Been  pleased  to  interpose ; 

2  Had  he  not  then  espoused  our  cause, 

When  men  against  us  rose ; 

3,  4,  5  Their  wrath  had  swallow'd  us  alive, 
And  rag'd  without  control ; 
Their  spite  and  pride's  united  floods 
Had  quite  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

6  But  prais'd  be  our  eternal  Lord, 

Who  rescued  us  that  day, 
Nor  to  their  savage  jaws  gave  up 
Our  threaten'd  lives  a  prey. 

7  Our  soul  is  like  a  bird  escaped 

From  out  the  fowler's  net; 
The  snare  is  broke,  their  hopes  are  cross'd, 
And  we  at  freedom  set. 

8  Secure  in  his  almighty  name 

Our  confidence  remains, 
Who,  as  he  made  both  heav'n  and  earth, 
Of  both  sole  Monarch  reigns. 

PSAI.M    125. 

1  WHO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust, 

Like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand; 
Like  her  immoveable  be  fix'd 
By  his  almighty  hand. 

2  Look  how  the  hills  on  every  side 

Jerusalem  enclose ; 
So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 
To  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

3  The  wicked  may  afflict  the  just, 

But  ne'er  too  long  oppress, 

Nor  force  him  by  despair  to  seek 

Base  means  for  his  redress. 

4  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  those 

Who  righteous  deeds  effect ; 
The  heart  that  innocence  retains, 
Let  innocence  protect. 

5  All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths, 

The  Lord  shall  soon  destroy, 
Cut  off  th'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 


524  PSALMS. 

PSALM    126. 

1  WHEN  Sion's  God  her  sons  recall'd 

From  long  captivity, 
It  seem'd  at  first  a  pleasing  dream 
Of  what  we  wish'd  to  see : 

2  But  soon  in  unaccustom'd  mirth, 

We  did  our  voice  employ, 
And  sung  our  great  Restorer's  praise 
In  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

Our  heathen  foes  repining  stood, 

Yet  were  compell'd  to  own 
That  great  and  wondrous  was  the  work 

Our  God  for  us  had  done. 

3  "  'Twas  great,"  say  they,  "  'twas  wondrous  great  ;" 

Much  more  should  we  confess, 
The  Lord  has  done  great  things,  whereof 
We  reap  the  glad  success. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant,  Lord, 

Of  Isra'l's  captive  bands, 
More  welcome  than  refreshing  showers 
To  parch'd  and  thirsty  lands ; 

5  That  we,  whose  work  commenc'd  in  tears, 

May  see  our  labours  thrive, 
Till  finish'd  with  success,  to  make 
Our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

6  Though  he  desponds  that  sows  his  grain, 

Yet  doubtless  he  shall  come 
To  bind  his  full-ear'd  sheaves,  and  bring 
The  joyful  harvest  home. 

PSALM    137. 

1  WE  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 

The  Lord  the  pile  sustain: 
Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep. 
The  watchman  wakes  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 

And  late  to  rest  repair, 
Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil, 
And  eat  the  bread  of  care. 

Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them, 

He  on  his  saints  bestows  ; 
He  crowns  their  labours  with  success, 

Their  nights  with  sound  repose. 

3  Children,  those  comforts  of  our  life, 

Are  presents  from  the  Lord  ; 
He  gives  a  num'rous  race  of  heirs 
As  piety's  reward. 


PSALMS.  525 


4  As  arrows  in  a  giant's  hand, 

When  marching  forth  to  war  ; 
Ev'n  so  the  sons  of  sprightly  youth, 
Their  parents'  safeguard  are. 

5  Happy  the  man  whose  quiver  's  fill'd 

With  these  prevailing  arms  ; 
He  need  not  fear  to  meet  his  foe, 
At  law  or  war's  alarms. 

PSALM    138. 

1  THE  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord, 

Nor  only  worship  pays, 
But  keeps  his  steps  confin'd  with  care 
To  his  appointed  ways. 

2  He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns 

Of  his  own  labour  feed  ; 
Without  dependence  live,  and  see 
His  wishes  all  succeed. 

3  His  wife,  like  a  fair  fertile  vine, 

Her  lovely  fruit  shall  bring  ; 
His  children,  like  young  olive  plants, 
About  his  table  spring. 

4  Who  fears  the  Lord  shall  prosper  thus  ; 

Him  Sioa's  God  shall  bless, 

5  And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  see 

Jerusalem's  success. 

6  He  shall  live  on,  till  heirs  from  him 

Descend  with  vast  increase  ; 
Much  bless'd  in  his  own  prosp'rous  state, 
And  more  in  Isra'l's  peace. 

PSALM    139. 

1  FROM  my  youth  up,  may  Isra'l  say, 

They  oft  have  me  assail'd, 

2  Reduc'd  me  oft  to  heavy  straits, 

But  never  quite  prevail'd. 

3  They  oft  have  plough'd  my  patient  back 

With  furrows  deep  and  long  ; 

4  But  our  just  God  has  broke  their  chains, 

And  rescued  us  from  wrong. 

5  Defeat,  confusion,  shameful  rout 

Be  still  the  doom  of  those, 
Their  righteous  doom,  who  Sion  hate, 
And  Sion's  God  oppose. 

6  Like  corn  upon  our  houses'  tops, 

Untimely  let  them  fade, 
Which  too  much  heat,  and  want  of  root, 
Has  blasted  in  the  blade  : 


526  PSALMS. 

7  Which  in  his  arms  no  reaper  takes, 

But  unregarded  leaves;  / 

No  binder  thinks  it  worth  his  pains 
To  fold  it  into  sheaves. 

8  No  traveller  that  passes  by 

Vouchsafes  a  minute's  stop, 
To  give  it  one  kind  look,  or  crave 
Heav'n's  blessing  on  the  crop. 

PSALM    130. 

1  FROM  lowest  depths  of  wo 

To  God  I  sent  my  cry ; 

2  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 

And  graciously  reply. 

3  Shouldst  thou  severely  judge, 

Who  can  the  trial  bear? 

4  But  thou  forgiv'st,  lest  we  despond 

And  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

5  My  soul  with  patience  waits 

For  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
Thy  never-failing  word. 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

For  thy  enliv'ning  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

7  Let  Isra'l  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows ; 
The  plenteous  source  and  spring  from  whence 
Eternal  succour  flows ; 

8  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 

Supplies  in  want  convey  ; 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

PSALM    131. 

1  O  LORD,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart, 

Nor  cast  a  scornful  eye ; 
Nor  my  aspiring  thoughts  employ 
In  things  for  me  too  high. 

2  With  infant  innocence  thou  know'st 

I  have  myself  demean'd  ; 
Composed  to  quiet,  like  a  babe 
That  from  the  breast  is  Avean'd. 

3  Like  me  let  Isra'l  hope  in  God, 

His  aid  alone  implore  ; 
Both  now  and  ever  trust  in  him, 
Who  lives  for  evermore. 


PSALMS.  527 

PSALM    133. 

1  LET  David,  Lord,  a  constant  place 

In  thy  remembrance  find, 
Let  all  the  sorrows  he  endur'd 
Be  ever  in  thy  mind. 

2  Remember  what  a  solemn  oath 

To  thee,  his  Lord,  he  swore  ; 
How  to  the  mighty  God  he  vow'd 
Whom  Jacob's  sons  adore ; 

3, 4  I  will  not  go  into  my  house, 
Nor  to  my  bed  ascend  ; 
No  soft  repose  shall  close  my  eyes, 
Nor  sleep  my  eye-lids  bend  ; 

5  Till  for  the  Lord's  design'd  abode, 

I  mark  the  destin'd  ground  j 
Till  I  a  decent  place  of  rest 
For  Jacob's  God  have  found. 

6  Th'  appointed  placa  with  shouts  of  joy, 

At  Ephrata  we  found, 
And  made  the  woods  and  neighb'nng  fields 
Our  glad  applause  resound. 

7  0  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  then 

To  his  abode  repair ; 
And,  prostrate  at  his  footstool  fall'n, 
Pour  out  our  humble  prayer. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 

Thy  constant  place  of  rest ; 
Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 
But  with  thy  presence  blest. 

9, 10  Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  righteousness, 
Make  thou  thy  saints  rejoice  ; 
And,  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 
Hear  thy  anointed's  voice. 

11  God  sware  to  David  in  his  truth, 

Nor  shall  his  oath  be  vain, 
"  One  of  thy  offspring  after  thee, 
"  Upon  thy  throne  shall  reign : 

12  "  And  if  thy  seed  my  cov'nant  keep, 

"  And  to  my  laws  submit, 
"  Their  children  too  upon  thy  throne 
"  For  evermore  shall  sit." 

13,  14  For  Sion  does  in  God's  esteem. 
All  other  seats  excel ; 
His  place  of  everlasting  rest, 
Where  he  desires  to  dwell. 

15, 16  Her  store,  says  he,  I  will  increase, 
Her  poor  with  plenty  bless  ; 
Her  saints  shall  shout  for  joy,  her  priests 
My  saving  health  confess. 


528  PSALMS. 

17  There  David's  power  shall  long  remain 

In  his  successive  line, 
And  my  anointed  servant  there 
Shall  with  fresh  lustre  shine. 

18  The  faces  of  his  vanquish'd  foes 

Confusion  shall  o'erspread  ; 
Whilst,  with  confirm'd  success,  his  crown 
Shall  flourish  on  his  head. 

PSALM    133. 

1  HOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be, 

How  great  their  pleasure  prove, 
Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent 
In  offices  of  love  ! 

2  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil, 

Which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head, 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
Its  costly  moisture  shed. 

3  'Tis  like  refreshing  dew,  which  does 

On  Hermon's  top  distL  ; 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 
On  Sion's  fruitful  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat, 

Where  the  Almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blessing  has  ordain'd, 
And  life's  eternal  spring. 

PSAIiM    134. 

1  BLESS  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
Upon  his  solemn  state, 
That  in  his  temple,  night  by  night, 
With  humble  rev'rence  wait : 

2,  3  Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands, 
And  bless  his  holy  name  : 
From  Sion  bless  thy  Isra'l,  Lord, 
Who  earth  and  heaven  didst  frame. 

PSAI.M    135. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  with  one  consent, 

And  magnify  his  name  ; 
Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
His  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him,  all  ye  that  in  his  house 

Attend  with  constant  care  ; 
With  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
With  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  this  our  truest  interest  is, 

Glad  hymns  of  praise  to  sing ; 
And  with  loud  songs  to  bless  his  name, 
A  most  delightful  thing. 


PSALMS.  529 

4  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 

The  sons  of  Jacob  makes ; 
And  Isra'l's  offspring  for  his  own 
Most  valued  treasure  takes. 

5  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have 

By  glad  experience  found  ; 
And  seen  how  he  with  wondrous  pow'r  . 
Above  all  gods  is  crown'd. 

6  For  he,  with  unresisted  strength, 

Performs  his  sov'reign  will, 
In  heav'n  and  earth,  and  watery  stores 
That  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

7  He  raises  vapours  from  the  ground, 

Which,  pois'd  in  liquid  air, 
Fall  down  at  last  in  showers,  through  which 
His  dreadful  lightnings  glare. 

8  He  from  the  store-house  brings  the  winds  ; 

And  he,  with  vengeful  hand, 
The  first-born  slew  of  man  and  beast, 
Through  Egypt's  mourning  land. 

9  He  dreadful  signs  and  wonders  show'd, 

Through  stubborn  Egypt's  coasts  ; 
Nor  Pharaoh  could  his  plagues  escape, 
Nor  all  his  num'rous  hosts. 

10, 11  'Twas  he  that  various  nations  smote, 
And  mighty  kings  suppress'd  ; 
Sihon  and  Og,  and  all  besides, 
Who  Canaan's  land  possess'd. 

12,  13  Their  land  upon  his  chosen  race 
He  firmly  did  entail ; 
For  which  his  fame  shall  always  last,. 
His  praise  shall  never  fail. 

14  For  God  shall  soon  his  people's  cause 

With  pitying  eyes  survey ; 
Repent  him  of  his  wrath,  and  turn 
His  kindled  rage  away. 

15  Those  idols  whose  false  worship  spreads 

O'er  all  the  heathen  lands, 

Are  made  of  silver  and  of  gold, 

The  work  of  human  hands. 

16, 17  They  move  not  their  fictitious  tongues, 
Nor  see  with  polish'd  eyes ; 
Their  counterfeited  ears  are  deaf, 
No  breath  their  mouth  supplies. 

18  As  senseless  as  themselves  are  they, 
That  all  their  skill  apply 
To  make  them,  or  in  dang'rous  times 
On  them  for  aid  rely. 
23 


530  PSALMS. 

19  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 

Let  grateful  Isra'l  pay  ; 
Nor  let  the  priests  of  Aaron's  race 
To  bless  the  Lord  delay. 

20  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 

Let  Levi's  house  express ; 
And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord 
His  name  for  ever  bless. 

21  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wondrous  works 

In  Sion's  courts  proclaim ; 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 
Exalt  his  holy  name. 

PSALM    136. 

1  TO  God  the  mighty  Lord 
Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 
To  him  due  praise  afford, 
As  good  as  he  is  great : 
For  God  does  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

2,  3  To  him,  whose  wondrous  power 
All  other  gods  obey, 
Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
This  grateful  homage  pay ; 
For  God,  <$c. 

4,  5  By  his  almighty  hand 

Amazing  works  are  wrought ; 
The  heav'ns  by  his  command 
Were  to  perfection  brought : 
For  God,  <fc. 

0  He  spread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  spacious  land  ; 
And  made  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand  : 
For  God,  «fc. 

7,  8,  9  Through  heav'n  he  did  display 
His  num'rous  hosts  of  hght; 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 
The  moon  and  stars  by  night : 
For  God,  <f  c. 

10, 11,  12  He  struck  the  first-born  dead 
Of  Egypt's  stubborn  land  ; 
And  thence  his  people  led 
With  his  resistless  hand : 
For  God  <Jc. 


PSALMS.  531 


13,  14  By  him  the  raging  sea, 
As  if  in  pieces  rent, 
Disclosed  a  middle  way, 
Through  which  his  people  went : 
For  God,  $c. 

15  Where  soon  he  overthrew 

Proud  Pharaoh  and  his  host, 
Who,  daring  to  pursue, 
Were  in  the  billows  lost : 
For  God,  <SfC. 

16,  17,  18  Through  deserts  vast  and  wild 
He  led  the  chosen  seed  ; 
And  famous  princes  foil'd, 
And  made  great  monarchs  bleed : 
For  God,  <^c. 

19.  20  Sihon,  whose  potent  hand 

Great,  Amnion's  sceptre  sway'd ; 
And  Og,  whose  stern  command 
Rich  Bashan's  land  obey'd : 
For  God,  $c. 

21,  22  And,  of  his  wondrous  grace, 
Their  lands  whom  he  destroy'd 
He  gave  to  Isra'l's  race, 
To  be  by  them  enjoy'd  : 
For  God,  (SfC. 

23,  24  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes, 
On  us  with  favour  thought, 
And  from  our  cruel  foes 

In  peace  and  safety  brought : 
For  God,  $c. 

25,  26  He  does  the  food  supply, 
On  which  all  creatures  live  : 
To  God,  who  reigns  on  high, 
Eternal  praises  give : 
For  God  will  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

PSAXM     13  7. 

1  WHEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 

Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  opprest. 
And  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 

2  Our  harps,  that  when  with  joy  we  sung 

Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees  that  wither'd  there. 


532  PSALMS. 

3  Meanwhile  our  foes,  who  all  conspired 

To  triumph  in  our  slavish  wrongs, 
Music  and  mirth  of  us  required, 
"  Come,  sing  us  one  of  Sion's  songs." 

4  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 

Or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hands  ? 
Shall  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King, 
Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  1 

5  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat ! 

When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
The  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move ! 

6  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

Eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue  ; 
Or  if  I  sing  one  cheerful  air, 
Till  thy  deliv'rance  is  my  song. 

7  Remember,  Lord,  how  Edom's  race, 

In  thy  own  city's  fatal  day, 
Cried  out,  "  Her  stately  walls  deface, 
"  And  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay." 

8  Proud  Babel's  daughter,  doom'd  to  be 

Of  grief  and  wo  the  wretched  prey  ; 
Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shall  to  thee 
The  wrongs  thou  laid'st  on  us  repay. 

9  Thrice  bless'd,  who  with  just  rage  possest, 

And  deaf  to  all  the  parent's  moans, 
Shall  snatch  thy  infants  from  the  breast, 
And  dash  their  heads  against  the  stones. 

PSALM    138. 

1  WITH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King, 

Thy  praise  I  will  proclaim ; 
Before  the  gods  with  joy  I'll  sing, 
And  bless  thy  holy  name. 

2  I'll  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 

And,  with  thy  love  inspired, 

The  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat, 

O'er  all  thy  works  admired. 

3  Thou  graciously  inclin'dst  thine  ear 

When  I  to  thee  did  cry  ; 
And  when  my  soul  was  pressed  with  fear 
Didst  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Therefore  shall  every  earthly  prince 

Thy  name  with  praise  pursue, 
Whom  these  admired  events  convince 
That  all  thy  works  are  true. 

5  They  all  thy  wondrous  ways,  O  Lord, 

With  cheerful  songs  shall  bless ; 
And  all  thy  glorious  acts  record, 
Thy  awful  power  confess. 


PSALMS.  533 

6  For  God,  although  enthron'd  on  high, 

Does  thence  the  poor  respect ; 
The  proud  for  oft'  his  scornful  eye 
Beholds  with  just  neglect. 

7  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd, 

He  shall  my  foes  disarm, 
Relieve  my  soul  when  most  distress'd, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

8  The  Lord,  Avhose  mercies  ever  last, 

Shall  fix  my  happy  state  ; 
And  mindful  of  his  favours  past, 
Shall  his  own  word  complete. 

PSAIiM    139. 

1,2  THOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down ; 
My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

3  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways  ; 

4  Thou  know'st  what  'tis  my  lips  would  vent, 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 

6  O  skill  for  human  reach  too  high ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye ! 

7  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 

Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun  1 

Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  1 

8  If  up  to  heav'n  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st,  enthron'd  in  light; 
If  down  to  hell's  infernal  plains, 
'Tis  there  almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 

10  Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

11  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night ; 

One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

12  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes; 
Through  midnight  shades  thou  find'st  thy  way, 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 

13  Thou  know'st  the  texture  of  my  heart, 
My  reins,  and  every  vital  part ; 
Each  single  thread  in  nature's  loom, 
By  thee  was  cover'd  in  the  womb. 


534  PSALMS. 

14  I'll  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I  came, 
A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame ; 

The  wonders  thou  in  me  hast  shown, 
My  soul  with  grateful  joy  must  own. 

15  Thine  eyes  my  substance  did  survey, 
Whilst  yet  a  lifeless  mass  it  lay, 

In  secret  how  exactly  wrought, 
Ere  from  its  dark  enclosure  brought. 

16  Thou  didst  the  shapeless  embryo  see, 
Its  parts  were  register'd  by  thee  ; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

17  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God, 
That  since  this  maze  of  life  I  trod, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

18  Far  sooner  could  I  reckon  o'er 
The  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore ; 
Each  morn  revising  what  I've  done, 
I  find  th'  account  but  new  begun. 

19  The  wicked  thou  shalt  slay,  O  God  : 
Depart  from  me,  ye  men  of  blood, 

20  Whose  tongues  heav'n's  majesty  profane, 
And  take  th'  Almighty's  name  in  vain. 

21  Lord,  hate  not  I  their  impious  crew, 
Who  thee  with  enmity  pursue  1 
And  does  not  grief  my  heart  oppress, 
When  reprobates  thy  laws  transgress  1 

22  Who  practise  enmity  to  thee 
Shall  utmost  hatred  have  from  me  ; 
Such  men  I  utterly  detest, 

As  if  they  were  my  foes  profest. 

23,  24  Search,  try,  0  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurk  in  any  part ; 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

PSALM    140. 

1  PRESERVE  me,  Lord,  from  crafty  foes 

Of  treacherous  intent ; 

2  And  from  the  sons  of  violence, 

On  open  mischief  bent. 

3  Their  sland'ring  tongue  the  serpent's  sting 

In  sharpness  does  exceed; 
Between  their  lips  the  gall  of  asps 
And  adder's  venom  breed. 

4  Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  wicked  hands, 

Nor  leave  my  soul  forlorn, 
A  prey  to  sons  of  violence, 
Who  have  my  ruin  sworn. 


PSALMS.  535 

5  The  proud  for  me  have  laid  their  snare, 

And  spread  their  wily  net ; 
"With  traps  and  gins  where'er  I  move 
I  find  my  steps  beset. 

6  But  thus  environ'd  with  distress, 

Thou  art  my  God,  I  said  ; 
Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
That  calls  to  thee  for  aid. 

7  0  Lord,  the  God  whose  saving  strength 

Kind  succour  did  convey, 
And  cover'd  my  advent'rous  head 
In  battle's  doubtful  day ; 

8  Permit  not  their  unjust  designs 

To  answer  their  desire ; 
Lest  they,  encouraged  by  success, 
To  bolder  crimes  aspire. 

9  Let  first  their  chiefs  the  sad  effects 

Of  their  injustice  mourn ; 
The  blast  of  their  envenom'd  breath 
Upon  themselves  return. 

10  Let  them  who  kindle  first  the  flame, 

Its  sacrifice  become ; 
The  pit  they  digg'd  for  me  be  made 
Their  own  untimely  tomb. 

11  Though  slander's  breath  may  raise  a  storm, 

It  quickly  will  decay  : 
Their  rage  does  but  the  torrent  swell, 
That  bears  themselves  away. 

12  God  will  assert  the  poor  man's  cause, 

And  speedy  succour  give  : 
The  just  shall  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  in  his  presence  live. 

PSALM    141. 

1  TO  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend, 

O  haste  to  my  relief; 
And  with  accustomed  pity  hear 
The  accents  of  my  grief. 

2  Instead  of  off'rings,  let  my  pray'r 

Like  morning  incense  rise  ; 
My  lifted  hands  supply  the  place 
Of  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

3  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 

And  let  a  constant  guard 
Still  keep  the  portal  of  my  lips 
With  wary  silence  barr'd. 

4  From  wicked  men's  designs  and  deeds 

My  heart  and  hands  restrain  ; 
Nor  let  me  in  the  booty  share 
Of  their  unrighteous  gain. 


536  PSALMS. 

5  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 

And  I  shall  think  them  kind  ; 
Like  balm  that  heals  a  wounded  head, 
I  their  reproof  shall  find  ; 

And,  in  return,  my  fervent  prayer 
I  shall  for  them  address, 

When  they  are  tempted  and  reduced, 
Like  me,  to  sore  distress. 

6  When  skulking  in  Engedi's  rock, 

I  to  their  chiefs  appeal 
If  one  reproachful  word  I  spoke, 
When  I  had  power  to  kill. 

7  Yet  us  they  persecute  to  death  ; 

Our  scatter'd  ruins  lie 
As  thick  as  from  the  hewer's  axe 
The  sever'd  splinters  fly. 

8  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  still  direct 

My  supplicating  eyes ; 
O  leave  not  destitute  my  soul, 
Whose  trust  on  thee  relies  ! 

9  Do  thou  preserve  me  from  the  snares 

That  wicked  hands  have  laid  ; 
Let  them  in  their  own  nets  be  caught, 
While  my  escape  is  made. 

PSALM     142. 

1  TO  God,  with  mournful  voice, 

In  deep  distress  I  pray'd ; 

2  Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  cause, 

My  wrongs  before  him  laid. 

3  Thou  didst  my  steps  direct, 

When  my  griev'd  soul  despair'd  ; 
For  where  I  thought  to  walk  secure, 
They  had  their  traps  prepar'd. 

4  I  look'd,  but  found  no  friend 

To  own  me  in  distress  ; 
All  refuge  fail'd,  no  man  vouchsaf 'd 
His  pity  or  redress. 

5  To  God  at  last  I  pray'd ; 

Thou,  Lord,  my  refuge  art, 
My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 
Till  life  itself  depart. 

6  Reduc'd  to  greatest  straits, 

To  thee  I  make  my  moan  •, 

O  save  me  from  oppressing  foes, 

For  me  too  pow'rful  grown. 

7  That  I  may  praise  thy  name, 

My  soul  from  prison  bring ; 

Whilst  of  thy  kind  regard  to  me 

Assembled  saints  shall  sing. 


PSALMS.  537 


PSALM    143. 


1  LORD,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry 

Thy  wonted  audience  lend  ; 
In  thy  accustom'd  faith  and  truth 
A  gracious  answer  send. 

2  Nor  at  thy  strict  tribunal  bring 

Thy  servant  to  be  tried  ; 
For  in  thy  sight  no  living  man 
Can  e'er  be  justified. 

3  The  spiteful  foe  pursues  my  life, 

Whose  comforts  all  are  fled ; 
He  drives  me  into  caves  as  dark 
As  mansions  of  the  dead. 

4  My  spirit  therefore  is  o'erwhelm'd, 

And  sinks  within  my  breast ; 
My  mournful  heart  grows  desolate, 
With  heavy  woes  oppress'd. 

5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

And  wonders  thou  hast  wrought ; 
My  former  dangers  and  escapes 
Employ  my  musing  thought. 

6  To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  pray'r 

I  fervently  stretch  out ; 
My  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts, 
Like  land  oppress'd  with  drought. 

7  Hear  me  with  speed ;  my  spirit  fails ; 

Thy  face  no  longer  hide, 
Lest  I  become  forlorn,  like  them 
That  in  the  grave  reside. 

8  Thy  kindness  early  let  me  hear, 

Whose  trust  on  thee  depends  ; 
Teach  me  the  way  where  I  should  go ; 
My  soul  to  thee  ascends. 

9  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  all  my  foes 

Preserve  and  set  me  free  ; 
A  safe  retreat  against  their  rage 
My  soul  implores  from  thee. 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will 

Instruct  me  to  obey ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  lead  and  keep 
My  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

11  O  !  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  name, 

Revive  my  drooping  heart ; 
For  thy  truth's  sake,  to  me  distress'd, 
The  promis'd  aid  impart. 

12  In  pity  to  my  suff'rings,  Lord, 

Reduce  my  foes  to  shame  ; 
Slay  them  that  persecute  a  soul 
Devoted  to  thy  name. 
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538  PSALMS. 

PSALM    144. 

1  FOR  ever  bless'd  be  God  the  Lord, 

Who  does  his  needful  aid  impart ; 
At  once  both  strength  and  skill  afford, 
To  wield  my  arms  with  warlike  art. 

2  His  goodness  is  my  fort  and  tow'r, 

My  strong  deliv'rance,  and  my  shield  ; 
In  him  I  trust,  whose  matchless  pow'r 
Makes  to  my  sway  fierce  nations  yield. 

3  Lord,  what 's  in  man,  that  thou  shouldst  love 

Of  him  such  tender  care  to  take  1 
What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
Such  great  account  of  him  to  make  ? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 

His  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain, 
His  days  are  like  a  flying  shade, 
Of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain. 

5  In  solemn  state,  O  God,  descend, 

Whilst  heaven  its  lofty  head  inclines  ; 
The  smoking  hills  asunder  rend, 
Of  thy  approach  the  awful  signs. 

6  Discharge  thy  awfid  lightnings  round, 

And  make  thy  scatter'd  foes  retreat ; 

Then  with  thy  pointed  arrows  wound, 

And  their  destruction  soon  complete. 

7,  8  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  heav'n  engage 
Thy  boundless  power  my  foes  to  quell, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  stormy  rage 
Of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  swell. 

Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes, 
Who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain  ; 

Who,  though  in  solemn  leagues  they  close, 
Their  sworn  engagements  ne'er  maintain. 

9  So  I  to  thee,  O  King  of  kings, 

In  neAv-made  hymns  my  voice  shall  raise, 
And  instruments  of  many  strings 
Shall  help  me  thus  to  sing  thy  praise  : 

10  "  God  does  to  kings  his  aid  afford, 

"  To  them  his  sure  salvation  sends  ; 
"  'Tis  he  that  from  the  murd'ring  sword 
"  His  servant  David  still  defends." 

11  Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes, 

Who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain ; 
Who,  though  in  solemn  league  they  close, 
Their  sworn  engagements  ne'er  maintain. 

12  Then  our  young  sons  like  trees  shall  grow, 

Well  planted  in  some  fruitful  place ; 
Our  daughters  shall  like  pillars  show, 
Design'd  some  royal  court  to  grace. 


PSALMS.  539 

13  Our  garners  fill'd  with  various  store, 

Shall  us  and  ours  with  plenty  feed  ; 
Our  sheep,  increasing  more  and  more, 
Shall  thousands  and  ten  thousands  breed. 

14  Strong  shall  our  lab'ring  oxen  grow, 

Nor  in  their  constant  labour  faint ; 
Whilst  we  no  war  nor  slav'ry  know, 
And  in  our  streets  hear  no  complaint. 

15  Thrice  happy  is  that  people's  case,    „ 

Whose  various  blessings  thus  abound  ; 
Who  God's  true  worship  still  embrace, 
And  are  with  his  protection  crown'd. 

PSAIiM     145. 

1,  2  THEE  will  I  bless,  my  God  and  King, 
Thy  endless  praise  proclaim ; 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring, 
And  ever  bless  thy  name. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 

And  highly  to  be  praised  ; 
Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
Above  our  knowledge  raised. 

4  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame 

To  future  time  extends  : 
From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  name 
Successively  descends. 

5,  6  Whilst  I  thy  glory  and  renown, 
And  wondrous  works  express, 
The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own, 
And  thy  great  power  confess. 

7  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 

They  shall  with  joy  proclaim  ; 
Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
Shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

8  The  Lord  is  good  ;  fresh  acts  of  grace 

His  pity  still  supplies  ; 
His  anger  moves  Avith  slowest  pace, 
His  willing  mercy  flies. 

9, 10  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  fame 
To  all  thy  works  express'd  ; 
These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great  name 
Is  by  thy  servants  blest. 

11  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fired, 

Shall  of  thy  kingdom  speak  ; 
And  thy  great  pow'r,  by  all  admired, 
Their  lofty  subject  make. 

12  God's  glorious  works  of  ancient  date 

Shall  thus  to  all  be  known  ; 
And  thus  his  kingdom's  royal  state 
With  public  splendour  shown. 


540  PSALMS. 

13  His  steadfast  throne,  from  changes  free, 
Shall  stand  for  ever  fast ; 
His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
But  time  itself  outlast. 


14, 15  The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall, 
And  makes  the  prostrate  rise ; 
For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 
Who  timely  food  supplies. 

16  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require, 
With  open  hand  he  gives  ; 
And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire 
Of  every  thing  that  lives. 

17, 18  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just, 
How  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 
How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust 
For  his  assistance  prays  ! 

19  He  grants  the  full  desire  of  those 

Who  him  with  fear  adore  ; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
When  they  his  aid  implore. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  with  care, 

Whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 
But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
With  furious  rage  destroys. 

21  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent. 

Shall  still  advance  his  fame  ; 
And  all  mankind,  with  one  consent, 
For  ever  bless  his  name. 

PSALM     146. 

1,2  0  PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul, 
For  ever  bless  his  name : 
His  wondrous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
My  constant  praise  shall  claim. 

3  On  kings,  the  greatest  sons  of  men, 

Let  none  for  aid  rely  ; 
They  cannot  save  in  dangerous  times, 
Nor  timely  help  apply. 

4  Depriv'd  of  breath,  to  dust  they  turn, 

And  there  neglected  lie ; 
And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  designs 
Together  with  them  die. 

5  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 

For  his  protector  takes ; 
Who  still,  with  well-plac'd  hope,  the  Lord 
His  constant  refuge  makes. 


PSALMS.  541 

0  The  Lord,  who  made  both  heav'n  and  earth. 

And  all  that  they  contain, 
Will  never  quit  his  steadfast  truth, 
Nor  make  his  promise  vain. 

7  The  poor,  oppress'd,  from  all  their  wrongs 

Are  eased  by  his  decree ; 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
And  sets  the  pris'ners  free. 

8  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight, 

The  weak  and  fall'n  he  rears ; 
With  kind  regard  and  tender  love 
He  for  the  righteous  cares. 

9  The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm, 

The  orphan  kindly  treats  ; 
Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
Of  wicked  men  defeats. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 
Is  our  eternal  King  : 
From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures  : 
Let  all  his  praises  sing. 

PSAMI    147. 

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1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 

And  celebrate  his  fame  ; 
For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis 
To  praise  his  holy  name. 

2  His  holy  city  God  will  build. 

Though  levell'd  with  the  ground ; 
Bring  back  his  people,  though  dispers'd 
Through  all  the  nations  round. 

3,  4  He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts. 
And  all  their  wounds  does  close  ; 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars, 
Their  several  names  he  knows. 

5,  6  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  power, 
His  wisdom  has  no  bound  ; 
The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
The  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praise 

With  grateful  voices  sing  ; 
To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp, 
And  strike  each  warbling  string. 

8  He  covers  heav'n  with  clouds,  and  thence 

Refreshing  rain  bestows ; 
Through  him,  on  mountain  tops,  the  grass 
With  wondrous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  savage  beasts,  that  loosely  range, 

With  timely  food  supplies  ; 
He  feeds  the  raven's  tender  brood, 
And  stops  their  hungry  cries. 


542  PSALMS. 

10  He  values  not  the  warlike  steed, 

But  does  his  strength  disdain  ; 
The  nimble  foot  that  swiftly  runs. 
No  prize  from  him  can  gain. 

11  But  he  to  him  that  fears  his  name 

His  tender  love  extends  ; 
To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 
With  steadfast  hope  depends. 

12,  13,  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 

To  God  their  praise  address  ; 
Who  fenced  their  gates  with  massy  bars, 
And  does  their  children  bless. 

14, 15  Through  all  their  borders  he  gives  peace, 
With  finest  wheat  they're  fed  ; 
He  speaks  the  word,  and  what  he  wills 
Is  done  as  soon  as  said. 

16  Large  flakes  of  snow,  like  fleecy  wool, 

Descend  at  his  command  ; 
And  hoary  frost,  like  ashes  spread, 
Is  scatter'd  o'er  the  land. 

17  When  join'd  to  these  he  does  his  hail 

In  little  morsels  break, 
Who  can  against  his  piercing  cold 
Secure  defences  make  ? 

18  He  sends  his  word,  which  melts  the  ice  ; 

He  makes  his  wind  to  blow  ; 
And  soon  the  streams,  congeal'd  before 
In  plenteous  currents  flow. 

19  By  him  his  statutes  and  decrees 

To  Jacob's  sons  were  shown  ; 
And  still  to  Isra'l's  chosen  seed 
His  righteous  laws  are  known. 

20  No  other  nation  this  can  boast ; 

Nor  did  he  e'er  afford 
To  heathen  lands  his  oracles 
And  knowledge  of  his  word. 

PSALM    14S. 

1,2  YE  boundless  realms  of  joy 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  the  starry  frame ; 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  Cherubim, 
And  Seraphim, 
To  sing  his  praise. 


PSALMS.  543 

3,  4  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glitt'ring  stars  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay  : 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heav'ns  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

5,6  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  name, 
By  whose  almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  carae : 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free ; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

7,  8  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay, 

Praise  him  ye  dreadful  whales, 
And  fish  that  through  the  sea 
Glide  swift  with  glitt'ring  scales  ; 
Fire,  hail,  and  snow, 
And  misty  air, 
And  winds,  that  where 
He  bids  them  blow. 

9, 10  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join'd  ; 
By  cedars  stately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  design'd  ; 
By  every  beast, 
And  creeping  thing, 
And  fowl  of  wing, 
His  name  be  blest. 

11,  12  Let  all  of  royal  birth, 

With  those  of  humbler  frame, 
And  judges  of  the  earth, 

His  matchless  praise  proclaim  : 
In  this  design, 
Let  youths  with  maids, 
And  hoary  heads 
With  children  join. 

13  United  zeal  be  shown, 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 
Whose  glorious  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise  . 
Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey ; 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 


544  PSALMS. 

14  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
He  sets  them  up  on  high, 
And  favours  Isra'l's  race, 
Who  still  to  him  are  nigh : 
O  therefore  raise 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  still  rejoice, 
The  Lord  to  praise. 

PSALM    149. 

1,  2  O  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 

Prepare  your  glad  voice, 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing ; 
In  our  great  Creator 

Let  Isra'l  rejoice; 
And  children  of  Sion, 

Be  glad  in  their  King. 

3,  4  Let  them  his  great  name 

Extol  in  the  dance  ; 
With  timbrel  and  harp 

His  praises  express ; 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

His  saints  to  advance, 
And  with  his  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless. 

5,  6  With  glory  adorn'd, 

His  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  their  beds 

With  safety  does  shield  ; 
Their  mouths  fill'd  with  praises 

Of  him,  their  great  King ; 
Whilst  a  two-edged  sword 

Their  right  hand  shall  wield ; 

7,  8  Just  vengeance  to  take 

For  injuries  past ; 
To  punish  those  lands 

For  ruin  design'd ; 
With  chains,  as  their  captives, 

To  tie  their  kings  fast, 
With  fetters  of  iron 

Their  nobles  to  bind. 

9  Thus  shall  they  make  good, 

When  them  they  destroy, 
The  dreadful  decree 

Which  God  does  proclaim : 
Such  honour  and  triumph 

His  saints  shall  enjoy; 
O  therefore  for  ever 

Exalt  his  great  name. 


PSALMS.  545 

PSALM     150. 

1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 

From  whence  his  goodness  largely  flows  ; 
Praise  him  in  heav'n,  where  he  his  face, 
Unveil'd,  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 

Which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done ; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 
"With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

Make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  rebound  : 
Praise  him  with  harp's  melodious  noise, 
And  gentle  psalt'ry's  silver  sound. 

4  Let  virgin  troops  soft  timbrels  bring, 

And  some  with  graceful  motion  dance ; 
Let  instruments  of  various  string, 
With  organs  join'd,  his  praise  advance. 

5  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 

To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise; 
Cymbals  of  common  use,  and  those 
That  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

6  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

The  breath  he  does  to  them  afford, 
In  just  returns  of  praise  employ; 
Let  every  creature  praise  the  Lord. 


GLORIA  PATRI. 


COMMON   MEASURE. 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  Ave  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

AS    PSALM   25. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be  ; 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 

AS   PSALM    100. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 


546  PSALMS. 

AS    PSALM    37. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heav'n's  triumphant  host. 

And  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

AS    PSALM  148. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd; 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 

as  psalm  149. 

BY  angels  in  heav'n 

Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address'd 
To  God  in  three  persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd  ; 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 


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appointed  for  that  purpose. 

JOHN  HENRY  HOBART, 

Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  State  of  New-York. 

New-York,  February  1,  1830. 


HYMNS. 

I.    THE  HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN    1.  (CM.) 

1  GREAT  GOD !  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll, 

Have  much  instruction  given ; 
But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid ; 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

5  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 

Show  what  my  faults  have  been, 
And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

6  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside, 

Such  heavenly  wonders  tell. 

7  Then  let  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN   2.  (CM) 

1  FATHER  of  mercies !  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines ! 

For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 


HYMNS. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  instructer,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


II.    CREATION. 

HYMN    3.  IG  M.) 

1  GREAT  first  of  beings !  mighty  Lord 

Of  all  this  wondrous  frame ! 
Produc'd  by  thy  creating  word, 
The  world  from  nothing  came. 

2  Thy  voice  sent  forth  the  high  command, 

'Twas  instantly  obey'd : 
And  through  thy  goodness  all  things  stand, 
Which  by  thy  pow'r  were  made. 

3  Lord !  for  thy  glory — shine  the  whole ; 

They  all  reflect  thy  light : 
For  this — in  course  the  planets  roll, 
And  day  succeeds  the  night. 

4  For  this — the  sun  disperses  heat 

And  beams  of  cheering  day ; 
And  distant  stars,  in  order  set, 
By  night  thy  pow'r  display. 

5  For  this — the  earth  its  produce  yields, 

For  this — the  waters  flow ; 
And  blooming  plants  adorn  the  fields, 
And  trees  aspiring  grow. 

6  Inspir'd  with  praise,  our  minds  pursue 

This  wise  and  noble  end — 
That  all  we  think,  and  all  we  do, 
Shall  to  thine  honour  tend. 


HYMNS. 

HYM   4.  (C.  M.) 

Genesis  i. 

1  LET  Heaven  arise,  let  earth  appear, 

Proclaim'd  th'  Eternal  Lord  : 
The  heav'n  arose,  the  earth  appcarjd, 
At  his  creating  word. 

2  But  formless  was  the  earth,  and  void, 

Dark,  sluggish,  andconfus'd; 

Till  o'er  the  mass  the  Spirit  mov'd, 

And  quick'ning  pow'r  diffus'd. 

3  Then  spake  the  Lord  Omnipotent 

The  mandate,  "  Be  there  light :" 
Light  darted  forth  in  vivid  rays, 
And  scatter'd  ancient  night. 

4  The  glorious  firmament  he  spread, 

To  part  the  earth  and  sky  ; 
And  fix'd  the  upper  elements 
Within  their  spheres  on  high. 

5  He  bade  the  seas  together  flow ; 

They  left  the  solid  land ; 
And  herbs,  and  plants,  and  fruitful  trees, 
Sprung  forth  at  his  command. 

6  Above,  he  form'd  the  stars ;  and  plac'd 

Two  greater  orbs  of  light ; 

The  radiant  sun  to  rule  the  day, 

The  moon  to  rule  the  night. 

7  To  all  the  varied  living  tribes 

He  gave  their  wondrous  birth  ; 
Some  form'd  within  the  wat'ry  deep, 
Some,  from  the  teeming  earth. 

8  Then,  chief  o'er  all  his  works  below, 

Man,  honour'd  man,  was  made ; 
His  soul  with  God's  pure  image  stamp'd, 
With  innocence  array'd. 

9  Completed  now  the  mighty  work, 

God  his  creation  view'd ; 
And,  pleas'd  with  all  that  he  had  made, 
Pronounc'd  it  "  very  good." 

HYMN   5.  (IL  t.) 

Psalm  cxlviii. 

Praise  from  Living  Creatures. 

1  BEGIN,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay, 
Let  each  enraptur'd  thought  obey, 
And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name: 


HYMNS. 

Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  angels,  catch  the  thrilling  sound, 
While  all  th'  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing; 
Let  ev'ry  list'ning  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneful  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

3  Whate'er  this  living  world  contains, 
That  wings  the  air,  or  treads  the  plains, 

United  praise  bestow ; 
Ye  tenants  of  the  ocean  wide, 
Proclaim  him  through  the  mighty  tide, 

And  in  the  deeps  below. 

4  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ ; 
Spread  HIS  tremendous  Name  around, 
While  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound, 

The  gen'ral  burst  of  joy. 

HYMN   6.  an.  i) 

Psalm  cxlviii. 
Praise  from  the  Elements  and  Worlds. 

1  YE  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains, 
Where  pure,  serene  effulgence  reigns, 

Ye  scenes  divinely  fair, 
Your  Maker's  wondrous  pow'r  proclaim, 
Tell  how  he  form'd  your  shining  frame, 

And  breath'd  the  fluid  air. 

2  Join,  all  ye  stars,  the  vocal  choir ; 
Thou  dazzling  orb  of  liquid  fire 

The  mighty  chorus  aid ; 
And,  soon  as  ev'ning  veils  the  plain, 
Thou  moon,  prolong  the  hallow'd  strain, 

And  praise  him  in  the  shade. 

3  Thou  heav'n  of  heav'ns,  his  vast  abode, 
Proclaim  the  glories  of  thy  God ; 

Ye  worlds,  declare  his  might ; 
He  spake  the  word,  and  ye  were  made, 
Darkness  and  dismal  chaos  fled, 

And  nature  sprung  to  light. 

4  Let  every  element  rejoice ; 

Ye  thunders,  burst  with  awful  voice 
To  him  who  bids  you  roll ; 


HYMNS. 

His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whisp'ring  breeze  of  yielding  air, 
And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

HYMN    7.  0*  MO 

Psalm  xix. 

1  THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale ; 
And,  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth; 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found ; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

III.    PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN    8.  (L.  RL) 

1  ETERNAL  source  of  every  joy  ! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

To  hail  thee,  sov'reign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole: 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  fiow'ry  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

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HYMNS. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

HYMN   9.  at  3 

Psalm  xxiii. 

1  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still: 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

HYMN    10.  (C.  M 

1  WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise ! 

2  0  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd  heart ! 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd, 

And  all  my  wants  redrest, 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 

And  hung  upon  the  breast. 


HYMNS. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
E'er  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

6  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 

It  gently  clear'd  my  way, 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renew'd  my  face ; 
And,  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 

Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

11  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee, 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise: 

But  oh  !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMN    11.  (IIL  L) 

Psalm  xxxi.  15. 

"  My  times  are  in  thy  hand." 

1  SOV'REIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise, 
1* 


10  HYMNS. 

All  our  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  He  that  form'd  us  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  us  to  the  tomb ; 
All  our  ways  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  his  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Blighting  want,  and  cheerful  wealth, 
All  our  pleasures,  all  our  pains, 
Come,  and  end,  as  God  ordains. 

4  May  we  always  own  thy  hand, 
Still  to  thee  surrender'd  stand, 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
We  and  ours  are  all  thy  own ! 

HYMN   12.  (C  too 

1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 

With  never  failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  gracious  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

IV.    REDEMPTION. 

HYMN    13.  (S.  M.) 

Job.  ix.  2—6. 
1  AH,  how  shall  fallen  man 
Be  just  before  his  God ! 


HYMNS.  11 

If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  sink  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 
A  just  excuse  devise  1 

3  All-seeing,  pow'rful  God ! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend  1 
Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  1 

4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake ! 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake ! 

5  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God? 
None,  none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

HYMN    14.  (L.  M.) 

Job  ix.  30—33. 

1  THOUGH  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean 

In  water  of  the  driven  snow, 
My  soul  would  yet  its  spot  retain, 
And  sink  in  conscious  guilt  and  wo: 

2  The  Spirit,  in  his  pow'r  divine, 

Would  cast  my  vaunting  soul  to  earth, 
Expose  the  foulness  of  its  sin, 
And  show  the  vileness  of  its  worth. 

3  Ah,  not  like  erring  man  is  God, 

That  men  to  answer  him  should  dare ; 
Condemn'd,  and  into  silence  aw'd, 
They  helpless  stand  before  his  bar. 

4  There,  must  a  Mediator  plead, 

Who,  God  and  man,  may  both  embrace ; 
With  God,  for  man  to  intercede, 
And  offer  man  the  purchas'd  grace. 

5  And  lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  slain 

To  be  this  Mediator  crown'd : 
In  Him,  my  soul,  be  cleans'd  from  stain, 
In  Him  thy  righteousness  be  found ! 

HYMN    15.  (L.  M.) 

1  ALL  glorious  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
Shall  our  transported  voices  raise ! 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due. 
While  heaven  stands  open  to  our  view ! 


12  HYMNS. 

2  Once  we  were  falTn,  and  O  how  low ! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  wo ; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heavenly  light ! 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverished  and  undone  ! 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  as  ours  ; 

Where  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state ! 

HYMN    16.  (CM.) 

1  SALVATION!  O  the  joyful  sound, 

Glad  tidings  to  our  ears, 
A  sov'reign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Salvation !  buried  once  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  now  we  rise  by  grace  divine, 
And  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

4  Salvation !  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  Thee  the  praise  belongs : 
Our  hearts  shall  kindle  at  thy  name, 
Thy  name  inspire  our  songs. 

Chorus,  for  the  end  of  each  verse. 

Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever ! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer ! 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord! 

HYMN    17.  (C  M.) 

1  TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 


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And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

HYMN   18.  an.  3.) 

1  SAVIOUR,  source  of  every  blessing, 

Time  my  heart  to  grateful  lays ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptur'd  saints  above ; 

Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 

Wliile  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God ; 

Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restor'd,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I'm  come ; 
Safe,  O  Lord,  when,  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

HYMJT    19.  (C  M.) 

Titus  iii.  4 — 7. 

1  MY  grateful  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turn'd  thee  from  the  fatal  paths 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame. 

2  Vain  and  presumptuous  is  the  trust 

Which  in  our  works  we  place ; 
Salvation  from  a  higher  source 
Flows  to  our  fallen  race. 

3  'Tis  from  the  love  of  God  through  Christ, 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
His  mercy  sav'd  our  souls  from  death, 
And  wash'd  us  from  our  sin. 

4  His  Spirit,  through  the  Saviour  shed, 

His  sacred  fire  imparts, 
Removes  our  dross,  and  love  divine 
Enkindles  in  our  hearts. 


14  HYMNS. 

5  Thus  rais'd  from  death,  we  live  anew ; 
And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  hope  in  glory  to  appear, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

HYMN  20.  (C.  Mj 

1  HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 

Unconscious  of  its  load ! 
The  heart  unchang'd  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray : 
Reason  debas'd  can  never  find 
The  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  thine,  Almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise ; 

And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live ; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray. 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

6  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

HYMN   21.  (CM.) 

1  FATHER,  to  thee  my  soul  I  lift, 

On  thee  my  hope  depends, 
Convinc'd  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Meucy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  pow'r  and  wisdom  too ; 
Without  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word  is  thine. 

4  From  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  receive 

The  pow'r  on  thee  to  call, 
In  whom  we  are,  and  move,  and  live : 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 


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HYMN  22.  (Ill  1.) 

1  SING,  my  soiJ,  his  wondrous  love, 
Who,  from  yon  bright  throne  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 

Still  to  man  extends  his  grace. 

2  Heav'n  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 
All  is  by  his  sceptre  sway'd ; 

What  are  we  that  he  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below  ? 

3  God,  the  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviour's  blood ; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  his  Spirit  pure. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  his  name ; 
Let  his  glory  be  thy  theme : 
Praise  him  till  he  calls  thee  home, 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come. 

HYMN   23.  (S.  M.) 

1  GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound ! 

Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  means  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  guides  .my  wand'ring  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road, 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown 

Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

V.    THE   CHURCH. 

HYMN  24.  (S.  M.) 

1  LIKE  Noah's  weary  dove, 

That  soar'd  the  earth  around, 
But  not  a  resting  place  above 
The  cheerless  waters  found ; 

2  O  cease,  my  wand'ring  soul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam ; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 
24* 


16  HYMNS. 

3  Behold  the  Ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

4  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There,  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

5  And,  when  the  waves  of  ire 

Again  the  earth  shall  fill, 
The  Ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire ; 
Then  rest  on  Zion's  hill. 

HYMN  25.  s.  M.) 

1  I  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 

The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  sav'd 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  Church,  O  God ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons, 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare,  or  her  wo, 
Let  ev'ry  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  o'erflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  pray'rs  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  giv'n, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliv'rance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  giv'n 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield. 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


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HYMN   26.  (C  M.) 

Hebrews  xii.  18.  22—24. 

1  NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke: 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God ; 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  cloth'd  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just 
Whose  faith  is  chang'd  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heav'n ; 
Hear  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiv'n  I 

5  Angels,  and  living  saints  and  dead, 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  vital  Head, 
And  of  his  love  partake. 

HYMN   27.  (S.M.) 

1  BLEST  is  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love : 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one ; 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part, 

How  keen,  how  deep  the  pain ! 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free; 
Aiid  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity. 


18  HYMNS. 

HYMN   28.  (II  1.) 

Psalm  cxxii. 
The  Church  in  Glory. 

1  WITH  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 
That  calls  my  willing  soul  away, 

To  dwell  among  the  blest : 
For  lo  !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 
Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 

And  points  me  to  his  rest. 

2  Ev'n  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes 

The  heaven-built  tow'rs  of  Salem  rise ; 

Their  glory  I  survey ; 
I  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
The  angel  host,  a  beauteous  train, 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

3  Thither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo !  the  redeem'd  of  God  ascend, 

Borne  on  immortal  wing ; 
There,  crown'd  with  everlasting  joy, 
In  ceaseless  hymns  their  tongues  employ 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

4  The  King  a  seat  hath  there  prepar'd, 
High,  on  eternal  base  uprear'd, 

For  his  eternal  Son : 
His  palaces  with  joy  abound ; 
His  saints,  by  him  with  glory  crown'd, 

Attend  and  share  his  throne. 

5  Mother  of  cities !  o'er  thy  head 

Bright  peace,  with  healing  wings  outspread, 

For  evermore  shall  dwell : 
Let  me,  blest  seat !  my  name  behold 
Among  thy  citizens  enroll'd, 

And  bid  the  world  farewell. 

HYMN   29.  (L.  M.) 

Isaiah  lii.  1,  2. 

1  TRIUMPHANT  Zion  !  lift  thy  head 
From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead  ! 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength  ! 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known : 
Deck'd  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  rill  thy  hallow'd  walls  with  dread ; 


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No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  vict'ry  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  pray'r, 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair: 
Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

VI.    FESTIVALS   AID  FASTS. 

THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

HYMN    30.  (II  4.) 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints,  awake, 

And  hail  this  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise. 

Your  joyful  homage  pay: 
Welcome  the  day  that  God  hath  blest-, 
The  type  of  heav'n's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  Life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquish'd  all  our  foes : 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruits  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 

Heavm  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings : 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Great  King,  gird  on  thy  sword, 

Ascend  thy  conq'ring  car  ; 
With  justice,  truth,  and  love, 

Maintain  thy  glorious  war: 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away ! 

HYMN    31.  CM.) 

1  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

Let  young  and  old  rejoice : 
To  him  be  vows  and  homage  paid, 
Whose  service  is  our  choice. 

2  This  is  the  temple  of  the  Lord : 

How  dreadful  is  this  place! 
With  meekness  let  us  hear  his  word 
With  rev'rence  seek  his  face. 


20  HYMNS. 

3  This  is  the  homage  he  requires ; 

The  voice  of  praise  and  prayer ; 
The  soul's  affections,  hopes,  desires, 
Ourselves  and  all  we  are. 

4  While  rich  and  poor  for  mercy  call , 

Propitious  from  the  skies, 
The  Lord,  the  Maker  of  them  all, 
Accepts  the  sacrifice. 

5  Well  pleas'd,  through  Jesus  Christ  his  Son, 

From  sin  he  grants  release ; 
According  to  their  faith  'tis  done, 
He  bids  them  go  in  peace. 

HYMN   32.  (S.  M.) 

1  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near 

To  feast  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  may  we  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  call'd  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN    33.  (L.  M.) 

1  ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Lord's  day  has  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  hours  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2  This  day  may  our  devotions  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies  ; 
And  heav'n  that  sweet  repose  bestow, 
Which  none  but  those  who  feel  it  know ! 

3  This  peaceful  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  sure  pledge  of  heav'nly  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 
How  sweet,  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 


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HYMN   34.  (U  3.) 

1  GREAT  God !  this  sacred  day  of  thine 

Demands  the  soul's  collected  pow'rs ; 
Gladly  we  now  to  thee  resign 

These  solemn,  consecrated  hours : 
O  may  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  thy  throne ! 

2  All-seeing  God  !  thy  piercing  eye 

Can  ev'ry  secret  thought  explore ; 
May  worldly  cares  our  bosoms  fly, 

And,  where  thou  art,  intrude  no  more : 
O  may  thy  grace  our  spirits  move, 
And  fix  our  minds  on  things  above! 

3  Thy  Spirit's  pow'rful  aid  impart, 

And  bid  thy  Avord,  with  life  divine, 
Engage  the  ear,  and  warm  the  heart : 

Then  shall  the  day  indeed  be  thine ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  that  calls  us  to  thy  throne. 

HYMN   35.  (II.  4.) 

1  IN  loud  exalted  strains, 

The  King  of  glory  praise ; 
O'er  heav'n  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
But  Zion,  with  his  presence  blest, 
Is  his  delight,  his  chosen  rest. 

2  O  King  of  glory !  come, 

And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  home, 

This  people  as  thy  own. 
Beneath  this  roof  vouchsafe  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Now  let  thine  ear  attend 

Our  supplicating  cries ; 
Now  let  our  praise  ascend, 

Accepted  to  the  skies : 
Now  let  thy  gospel's  joy  fid  sound 
Spread  its  celestial  influence  round. 

4  Here  may  the  list'ning  throng, 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above: 
Till  all  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
Rejoice  in  thy  abounding  grace. 


22  HYMNS. 

HYMN    36.  (L.  M.) 

1  FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone : 

From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire, 

To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
And  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 

3  When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 
I'll  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land ; 

And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

HYMN    37.  (L  M.) 

1  MY  op'ning  eyes  with  rapture  see 

The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day ; 

My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 

While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest ; 
Eternal  King  !  erect  thy  throne, 
And  reign  sole  monarch  in,  my  breast. 

3  O  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away ; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 
And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 

HYMN   38.  ("I-  l) 

1  TO  thy  temple  I  repair ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

2  While  the  pray'rs  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend ; 
Hear  me,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 


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3  While  I  hearken  to  thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  thy  gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality ,c 

4  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  thee  speaking  from  on  high. 

5  From  thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn ; 
And  at  ev'ning  let  me  say, 

"  I  have  walk'd  with  God  to-day." 

HYMN   39.  (L.  M.) 

After  Sermon. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father !  bless  the  word, 
Which,  through  thy  grace,  we  now  have  heard ; 
O  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 

Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit ! 

2  We  praise  thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  thy  courts  to  seek  thy  face : 
Grant,  Lord !  that  Ave  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  length,  in  heav'n  appear. 

HYMN   40.  (Ill  5.) 

1  LORD !  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 

O  refresh  us 
Trav'ling  through  this  wilderness ! 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  the  gospel's  joy  fid  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found ! 

ADVENT. 

HYMN   41.  (C  M.) 

1  HARK!  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 


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3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

HYMN   42.  diLa) 

1  HAIL,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free ! 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints,  thou  art ; 
Long  desir'd  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

CHRISTMAS. 
HYMN    43.  (C  M.) 

Luke  ii.  8 — 15. 

1  WHILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind ; 
{  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"  To  you,  and  all  mankind. 


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3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

"  Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
"  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
"  And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  "  The  heav'nly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

"  To  human  view  display'd, 
"  All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
:'  And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Tims  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song : 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

"  And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
"  Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heav'n  to  men, 
"  Begin  and  never  cease." 

HYMN   44.  (C.  M.) 

1  WHILE  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice, 

Shall  men  no  anthem  raise  ? 
O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
When  we  forget  to  praise ! 

2  Then  let  us  swell  responsive  notes, 

And  join  the  heav'nly  throng ; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known 
As  we,  to  wake  their  song. 

3  Good-will  to  sinful  dust  is  shown, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n ; 
For  lo  !  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
With  news  of  joy  from  heav'n  ! 

4  Mercy  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn ; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  sing, 
"  Thepromis'd  child  is  born!" 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

By  highest  worlds  is  paid  ; 
Be  glory,  then,  by  us  proclaim'd, 
And  by  our  lives  display'd ; 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms, 

Where  now  our  Saviour  reigns  ; 
To  rival  these  celestial  choirs 
In  their  immortal  strains ! 

HYMN   45.  (IIL  1.) 

1  HARK!  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild  ; 
God  and  sinners  reconcil'd ! 
2 


26  HYMNS. 

2  Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heav'n  ador'd, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord, 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  virgin's  womb ! 

4  Veil'd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ! 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity, 
Pleas'd,  as  man,  with  man  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  now  Emanuel ! 

5  Ris'n  with  healing  in  his  wings, 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings  ; 
Hail  the  Sun  of  righteousness, 

Hail  the  heav'n-born  Prince  of  peace. 

HYMN   46. 

Chorus.    SHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 

1  Zion !  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  his  birth ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns  upon  earth. 

Chorus.    Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing  ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 

2  Tell  how  he  cometh,  from  nation  to  nation, 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo  round ; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  he  offers  salvation, 
How  his  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crown'd. 

Chorus.    Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing  j 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King. 

3  Mortals !  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise; 
Ye  angels !  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing, 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and  the  skies : 

Chorus.    Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs,,  Messiah  in  King. 

HYMN   47.  (CM.) 

Isaiah  ix.  2 — 7. 

1  THE  race  that  long  in  darkness  pin'd 
Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  now  behold  the  dawn, 
Who  dwelt  in  death  and  night. 


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2  To  hail  thy  rising  Sun  of  life ! 

The  gath'ring  nations  come, 

Joyous  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  For  thou  our  burden  hast  remov'd ; 

Th'  oppressor's  reign  is  broke ; 
Thy  fiery  conflict  with  the  foe 
Has  burst  his  cruel  yoke. 

4  To  us  the  promis'd  Child  is  born  ; 

To  us  the  Son  is  giv'n; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
And  ah  the  hosts  of  heav'n. 

5  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  peace, 

For  evermore  ador'd  j 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  God,  and  Lord. 

6  His  pow'r  increasing  still  shall  spread, 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

END  OF  THE  YEAR. 

HYMN   48.  (CM.) 

1  TIME  hastens  on ;  ye  longing  saints, 

Now  raise  your  voices  high  ; 

And  magnify  that  sov'reign  love 

Which  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  As  time  departs  salvation  comes, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near : 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day ; 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  course  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 
To  our  transported  eyes. 

HYMN  49.  (C.  M.) 

St.  Luke  xiii.  6 — 9. 

1  SEE,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, 

A  barren  fig-tree  stands  ; 
No  fruit  it  yields,  no  blossom  bears. 
Though  planted  by  His  hands. 

2  From  year  to  year  the  tree  He  views, 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found ; 
Then  "  cut  it  down,"  the  Lord  commands, 
"  Why  cumbers  it  the  ground  V 


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3  But  lo!  the  gracious  Saviour  pleads; 

"  The  barren  fig-tree  spare, 
"  Another  year  in  mercy  wait, 
"  It  yet  may  bloom  and  bear : 

4  "  But  if  my  culture  prove  in  vain, 

"  And  still  no  fruit  be  found, 
"  I  plead  no  more ;  destroy  the  tree, 
"  And  root  it  from  thy  ground." 

NEW-YEAR. 
HYMN    50.  (L.  M.) 

1  THE  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 
With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  year, 
My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong, 

And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since  to  this  day  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run ! 

3  We  yet  survive  ;  but  who  can  say, 

"  Or  through  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

"  I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

"  Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death  ?" 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God ; 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul's  abode; 
It  holds  its  life  from  thee  alone, 

On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  our  spirits  we  resign, 

Make  them  and  own  them  still  as  thine ; 
So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

6  Thy  children  panting  to  be  gone, 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on, 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore, 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more. 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  shall  reach  that  place; 
No  groans,  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues: 

8  No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 


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9  O,  long  expected  year !  begin ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  wo  and  sin ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God. 

HYMN   51.  (C.  M.) 

1  AS  o'er  the  past  my  mem'ry  strays, 

Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  1 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Still  unprepar'd  to  die. 

2  The  world  and  worldly  things  belov'd 

My  anxious  thoughts  employ'd ; 
And  time  unhallow'd,  unimprov'd, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet,  holy  Father,  wild  despair 

Chase  from  my  lab'ring  breast ; 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  pray'r, 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine! 

And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
O  speed  my  soul  to  Thee. 

EPIPHANY. 

HYMN   52.  (S.  M.) 

Isaiah  lii.  7—10. 

1  HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour-King, 
"  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  fc 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy, 


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6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

HYMN   53.  (II.  5.) 

Isaiah  lx.  &c. 

1  RISE,  crown'd  with  light,  imperial  Salem  rise ! 
Exalt  thy  tow'ring  head  and  lift  thine  eyes ! 
See  heav'n  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day  ! 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  ev'ry  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies  ! 

3  See  barb'rous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend ! 

See  thy  bright  altars  throng'd  with  prostrate  kings. 
While  ev'ry  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings! 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But  fix'd  his  word,  his  saving  power  remains ; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

HYMN   54.  (IL6.) 

Psalm  lxxii. 

1  HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son ; 
Hail  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succour  speedy, 

To  those  wno  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemn'd  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  lovs  and  joy,  like  flowers, 
Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 


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Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains. 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  To  him  shall  pray'r  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows,  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 

HYMN   55.  (C.  M.) 

Isaiah  ii.  2 — 5. 

1  O'ER  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God 

In  latter  days  shall  rise, 
Ahove  the  summits  of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow; 
Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they'll  say, 
And  to  his  house  we'll  go. 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  tow'rs 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge, 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide ; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  For  peaceful  implements  shall  men 

Exchange  their  swords  and  spears; 
Nor  shall  they  study  war  again 
Throughout  those  happy  years. 

6  Come,  O  ye  house  of  Jacob !  come 

To  worship  at  his  shrine  ; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  graces  shine. 

LENT. 
HYMN   56.  OIL  1) 

Litany. 
1  SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust,  to  thee 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes ; 
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32  HYMNS. 

O,  by  all  thy  pains  and  wo, 
Suffer'd  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

2  By  thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  thy  human  griefs  and  fears, 
By  thy  fasting  and  distress 

In  the  lonely  wilderness : 
By  thy  vict'ry  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  pow'r ; 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

3  By  thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  thine  agony  of  pray'r, 

By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn, 

By  thy  wounds — thy  crown  of  thorn  ; 

By  thy  cross — thy  pangs  and  cries ; 

By  thy  perfect  sacrifice ; 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

4  By  thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  seal'd  sepulchral  stone, 
By  thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  'Jiy  pow'r  from  death  to  save ; 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 

To  thy  throne  in  heav'n  restor'd, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

HYMN   57.  (L.  M.) 

1  MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heav'nly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego  ^ 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence : 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

HYMN   58.  (CM.; 

1  ALAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise ! 
What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven,  O  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 


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2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  0  keep  me  in  thy  heav'nly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never,  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

HYMN    59.  (C  M.) 

1  HOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart. 
Forgetful  of  his  word ! 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  "  Return ;" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  1 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
O,  take  the  wand*rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wond'rous  love  1 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vfle  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN    60.  <L.  M.) 

1  O  THOU,  to  whose  all  searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
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34  HYMNS. 

Search,  prove  my  heart;  it  looks  to  thee, 
O  burst  its  bonds,  and  set  it  free  ! 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  remove  its  dross, 
Bind  my  affections  to  the  cross  ; 
Hallow  each  thought,  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  vising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour !  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untir'd,  I  follow  thee  : 
O  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 

{See  Hymns  on  Repentavce.) 

PASSION  WEEK,   AND  GOOD  FRIDAY. 
HYMN    61.  CHI  4) 

Isaiah  lxiii.  1 — 4. 

1  WHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 

All  his  raiment  stain'd  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 

Bringing  and  bestowing  good ; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  he  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  he  bears  ? 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 

Trav'ling  onward  in  his  might; 
'Tis  the  Saviour,  O  how  glorious 

To  his  people  is  the  sight ! 
Satan  conquer'd,  and  the  grave, 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  his  raiment  staining? 

'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain; 
Of  his  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None,  the  contest  to  maintain : 
Fall'n  they  are,  no  more  to  rise, 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor,  reign  for  ever, 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won  ! 
Never  shall  thy  people,  never. 

Cease  to  sing  what  thou  hast  done! 
Thou  hast  fought  thy  people's  iocs  ; 
Thou  hast  heal'd  thy  people's  woes ! 


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HYMN    62.  (L,  M.) 

1  WHEN  I  survey  the  wond'rous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ  my  God: 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  thy  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  a  Saviour's  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 

HYMN    63.  (CM.) 

1  BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree; 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me ! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done  !  the  precious  ransom's  paid; 

"  Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries ; 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head! 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies ! 

4  But  soon,  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine ; 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  ! 

HYMN   64.  (C  M.) 

1  MY  Saviour  hanging  on  the  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood, 
Methought  once  turn'd  his  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

2  Sure,  never  till  my  latest  breath 

Can  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair; 


36  HYMNS. 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

4  Alas !  I  knew  not  what  I  did  ; 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive ; 
"  This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
"  I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
(Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace,) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

HYMV    65.  (C  M.) 

1  FROM  whence  these  direful  omens  round, 

Which  heav'n  and  earth  amaze  ? 
Wherefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground  1 
Why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ? 

2  Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake, 

And  nature  sympathize! 
The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black ! 
Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies ! 

3  Behold,  fast  streaming  from  the  tree, 

His  all-atoning  blood ! 
Is  this  the  Infinite  1  'tis  he, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God ! 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail, 

For  me  this  death  is  borne ; 
My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
And  pointed  ev'ry  thorn. 

5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 

Break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain  ; 
O  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save, 
Nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain ! 

HYMN   66.  (L.  M.) 

SSt.  John  xix.  30. 

1  'TIS  finish'd — so  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died ; 
'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  heav'n  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  long  design'd, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 


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3  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 

And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — this,  my  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  ev'ry  kind  atone ; 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finish'd — heav'n  is  reconcil'd, 
And  all  the  pow'rs  of  darkness  spoil'd : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men 

6  'Tis  finish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round ; 

'Tis  finish'd — let  the  echo  fly 

Through  heav'n  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

HYMX   67.  (L-  M.) 

For  the  Jews. 

1  HIGH  on  the  bending  willows  hung, 
Israel,  still  sleeps  the  tuneful  string  ? 
Still  mute  remains  the  sullen  tongue, 
And  Zion's  song  denies  to  sing  1 

2  Awake!  thy  loudest  raptures  raise; 
Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains: 
Thy  promis'd  King  his  sceptre  sways ; 
Behold,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

3  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam, 
And,  weeping,  think  on  Jordan's  flood ; 
In  ev'ry  clime  behold  a  home  ; 

In  ev'ry  temple  see  thy  God. 

4  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  ; 
No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain  ; 
Thy  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

5  Then  why  on  bending  willows  hung, 
Israel,  still  sleeps  the  tuneful  string  ? 
Why  mute  remains  the  sullen  tongue, 
And  Zion's  song  delays  to  sing  ? 

EASTER. 
HYMN   68.  (C  M.) 

1  Cor.  v.  8.    Rom.  vi.  9,  10,  11. 

1  SINCE  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
A  sacrifice  for  all, 


38  HYMNS. 

Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
To  keep  the  festival : 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

Of  sin  and  malice  fed ; 
But  with  unfeign'd  sincerity, 
And  truth's  unleaven'd  bread. 

3  Christ  being  raised  by  pow'r  divine, 

And  rescu'd  from  the  grave, 
Shall  die  no  more ;  death  shall  on  him 
No  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  he  died,  'twas  for  our  sins 

He  once  vouchsaf 'd  to  die ; 
But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 
For  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 

But  graciously  restor'd, 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God, 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

HYMN    69.  OH  1) 

1  CHRIST  the  Lord  is  ris'n  to  day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say : 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply ! 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  vict'ry  won : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

HYMN    70.  (L.  M.) 

Col.  iii.  1,  2. 

1  YE  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know, 

If  ris'n  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 
His  resurrection's  pow'r  declare : 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove, 

By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 
And  follow  Christ,  your  head,  to  heav'n. 


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3  There  your  exalted  Saviour  see, 

Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again  ; 
In  all  his  Father's  majesty, 
In  everlasting  pow'r  to  reign. 

4  To  him  continually  aspire, 

Contending  for  your  destin'd  place, 
And  emulate  the  angel  choir, 
And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

HYMN   71.  (C  M.) 

1  Cor.  xv.  20,  21,  22.     Col.  iii.  1. 

1  CHRIST  from  the  dead  is  rais'd  and  made 

The  First  Fruits  of  the  tomb ; 
For,  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
Did  resurrection  come. 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind 

Did  guilt  and  death  derive  5 
So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
Shall  all  be  made  alive. 

3  If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 

Seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ 
At  God's  right  hand  is  set. 

ASCENSION. 
HYMN    72.  (L.  M.) 

1  HE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies ! 

Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ! 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 

2  Ye  saints  approach  !  the  anguish  view, 

Of  him  who  groans  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  gives  his  precious  life  for  you, 
For  you  he  sheds  his  precious  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ! 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again ! 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb ; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  deliv'rer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  death  in  chains ! 
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40  HYMNS. 

6  Say,  "  Live  for  ever  glorious  King, 

"  Born  to  redeem,  instruct,  and  save  !" 
Then  ask — "  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting! 
"  And  where  thy  victory,  O  grave  !" 

HYMN    73.  (L.  M.) 

1  OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates ! 
"  Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew, 
And  Jesus  is  the  oonq'ror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates ! 
"  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way !'; 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?" 

The  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r  possess'd, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  bless'd. 

WHITSUNDA  Y. 

HYMN    74.  (C  M.) 

1  COME,  holy  Ghost !  Creator,  come, 

Inspire  these  souls  of  thine; 
Till  every  heart  which  thou  hast  made, 
Be  fill'd  with  grace  divine. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love  ; 

The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

And  unction  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ'st 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart ; 

The.  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 

Dost  heav'nly  speech  impart. 


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4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

And  give  us  peace  within, 
That,  by  thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son,  from  death  reviv'd, 
And  thee,  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  both  deriv'd. 

HYMN    75.  (C.  M.) 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  pow'rs 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys: 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ! 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMN   76.  <C  M.) 

1  HE'S  come !  let  every  knee  be  bent, 

All  hearts  new  joy  resume; 
Sing,  ye  redeem'd,  with  one  consent, 
"  The  Comforter  is  come." 

2  What  g;  eater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

Could  God  on  man  bestow'? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below! 

3  Hail,  blessed  Spirit!  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 
And  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal ! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey, 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 


42  HYMNS. 

TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

HYMN   77.  (L  M.) 

1  O  HOLY,  holy,  holy,  Lord, 
Bright  in  thy  deeds  and  in  thy  name, 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd, 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim ! 

2  O  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 
To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day ! 

3  0  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  giv'n, 

Thou  source  of  ecstasy  and  love. 

Thy  praises  ring  through  earth  and  heav'n ! 

4  O  God  triune !  to  thee  we  owe 
Our  ev'ry  thought,  our  ev'ry  song ; 
And  ever  may  thy  praises  flow 

From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue ! 

HYMN   78.  (L.  M.) 

1  FATHER  of  all,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  pard"ning  love  extend ! 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend  ! 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  rais'd  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  thy  quick'ning  pow'r  extend  ! 

4  Jehovah !  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  one! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend ! 

HYMN    79.  (IL4.) 

1  WE  give  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  all  our  hopes  above : 
He  sent  his  own 

Eternal  Son, 
To  die  for  sins 
That  man  had  done. 


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2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  sav'd  us  by  his  blood 
From  everlasting  wo: 
And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns. 
And  sees  the  fruit 
Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit,  praise 

And  endless  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  pow'r 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live : 
His  work  completes 
The  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  done ; 
The  sacred  Persons  three, 
The  Godhead  only  one: 
Where  reason  fails 

With  all  her  pow'rs, 
There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores. 

FAST-DA  Y. 

HYMN   SO.  (C.  M.) 

1  ALMIGHTY  Lord !  before  thy  throne 

Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 

'Tis  on  thy  pard'ning  grace  alone 

Our  prostrate  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark  judgments,  from  thy  heavy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  pow'r  display ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  How  chang'd,  alas !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name ! 

4  0  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

Convert  us  by  thy  grace ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  see  again  thy  face. 

5  Then,  should  oppressing  foes  invade, 

We  will  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  all-sufficient  aid, 
When  God.  our  God,  is  near. 


44  HYMNS. 

HYMN   81.  CIIL  a 

1  DREAD  Jehovah  !   God  of  nations  ! 

From  thy  temple  in  the  skies, 

Hear  thy  people's  supplications, 

Now  for  their  deliv'rancc  rise  : 

2  Lo '.  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, 
Hear  us,  spa:-e  us,  and  defend. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

4  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression, 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface: 

Save  thy  people  from  oppression, 

Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

HYMN   82.  (L.  M.) 

Prayer  and  Hope  of  Victory. 

1  NOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r 

Attend  his  people's  humb-le  cry; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 
And  send  deliv'rance  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 

And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts ; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts  ! 

4  Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 

And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song. 

THANKSGIVING-DA  Y. 

HYMN    83.      (Part  l.)     CIIL  2.) 

1  PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous  source  of  evary  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 
All  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 


HYMNS.  45 

2  All  the  blessings  of  the  fields, 
All  the  stores  the  garden  yields, 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  ofripcn'd  grain: 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

3  Clouds  that  drop  their  fatt'ning  dews, 
Suns  that  genial  warmth  diffuse, 

All  the  plenty  summer  pours, 
Autumn's  rich  o'erflowing  stores ; 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

4  Peace,  prosperity,  and  health, 
Private  bliss  and  pubiic  wealth, 
Knowledge,  with  its  gladd'ning  streams, 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams ; 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

Part   2. 

5  Yet,  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  rip'ning  ear; 
Though  the  sick'ning  ttock  should  fall, 
And  the  herd  desert  the  stall; 

Still  to  thee  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

6  Should  thine  alter'd  hand  restrain 
Th''early  and  the  latter  rain, 
Blast  each  op'ning  bud  of  joy, 
And  the  rising  year  destroy  ; 
Still  to  thee  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

7  Life  and  grace,  whate'er  our  wo, 
Still  to  thee,  our  God,  we  owe ; 
Though  of  earthly  hopes  bereft, 
Yet  our  hope  of  heav'n  is  left; 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

HYMN   84.  (C  M.) 

1  FOUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 
The  rolling  seasons  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  mark'd  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 


46  HYMNS. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  thine, 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew ; 
Thou  gav'st  the  summer's  suns  to  shine, 
The  mild  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  various  mercies  from  above 

Matur'd  the  swelling  grain ; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway : 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails; 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter  fails. 

HYMN   85.  (L.  M.) 

For  Public  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

1  SALVATION  doth  to  God  belong, 
His  power  and  grace  shall  be  our  song ; 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow, 

His  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe ! 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  prayer ; 

And  though  deliv'rance  he  may  stay, 
Yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 

3  O  may  this  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  sav'd  by  thine  Almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  thee  our  Saviour,  and  our  King. 

4  Till  every  public  temple  raise 

A  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise ; 
And  every  peaceful,  private  home, 
To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 


VII.    ORDINANCES    AND    SPECIAL 
OCCASIONS. 

BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

HYMN   86.  (Hi.  3.) 

1  SAVIOUR!  Mho  thy  flock  art'fecding 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 


HYMNS.  47 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm- 
There,  we  know— thy  word  believing— 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dang'rous  way: 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 

Let  them  find  a  resting  place ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

HYMN   87.  (S-M.) 

1  THE  gentle  Saviour  calls 

Our  children  to  his  breast ; 
He  folds  them  in  his  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "  Let  them  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim; 
"  The  heirs  of  heav'n  are  such  as  these, 
"  For  such  as  these  I  came." 

3  Gladly  we  bring  them,  Lord, 

Devoting  them  to  thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

HYMN   88.  (S.  M.) 

BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

Ephesians  vi.  10.  13. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  Christ  arise, 

And  put  your  armour  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  pow'r, 
Who  in  the  stiength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endu'd  ; 
And  take  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  behold  your  vict'ry  won, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 


48  HYMNS. 

CONFIRMA  TION. 

HYMN   89.  (L.  M.) 

1  O  HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond  !  that  seal  my  vows, 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ; 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  his  sacred  throne  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done ; 
Deign,  gracious  Lord,  to  make  me  thine ; 
Help  me,  through  grace,  to  follow  on, 
Glad  to  confess  thy  voice  divine. 

4  Here  rest,  my  oft  divided  heart, 
Fix'd  on  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  rest; 
Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part, 
When  call'd  on  angels'  food  to  feast  1 

5  High  heav'n,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 
That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear, 

Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

HYMN   90.  (CM.) 

1  WITNESS,  ye  men  and  angels ;  now 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

HYMN   91.  (G  M.> 

1  YOUTH,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord, 
Is  pleasing  in  his  eyes ; 
A  flow'r,  though  offer'd  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 


HYMNS. 

2  'Tis  easier  far  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes ; 
For  sinners  who  grow  old  in  sin 
Are  harden'd  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young ; 
Grace  will  preserve  our  foll'wing  year?, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

4  To  thee,  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

HYMN   92.  (C  W) 

1  O,  IN  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth 

With  vital  ardor  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose ; 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  pow'rs 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslav'd, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engrav'd: 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days ; 
And  cares  and  toils,  in  endless  round., 
Encompass  all  thy  ways : 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age, 

With  vain  regret,  deplore, 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 
That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gain'd. 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest : 
O  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  ev'ning  blest ! 

THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

HYMN   93.  (CM.) 

Rev.  v.  9.  12,  13. 

1  THOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  pow'r, 

Art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Since  all  things  by  thy  pow'r  were  made 
And  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  pow'r, 

Honour,  and  wealth,  to  gain, 
Glory  and  strength  ;  who  for  our  sins 
A  sacrifice  was  slain  ! 
3 


50  HYMNS. 

3  All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem'd, 

And  ransom'd  us  to  God, 
From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  coast, 
By  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  pow'r, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  the  Lamb  be  giv'n. 

HYMN  94.  (L.M.) 

1  MY  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  1 

And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know  ! 

2  Hail,  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes ! 

Rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood  ! 
rhrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heav'nly  food! 

.  Why  are  its  bounties  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  display'd? 
Was  not  for  yo\i  the  victim  slain? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread  1 

4  O  let  thy  table  honour'd  be, 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests ! 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes ! 

5  Drawn  by  thy  quick'ning  grace,  0  Lord 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come, 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board. 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb ! 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run  ; 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest, 
Who  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun ! 

HYMN    95.  (C  M.) 

1  AND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God, 

Who  once  at  distance  stood  ? 
And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 
Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above ! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love ! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  heav'nly  King ! 


HYMNS.  51 

0  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing ; 

4  "  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 
"  And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
"  Good-will  from  heav'n  to  men  is  come, 
"  And  let  it  never  cease  !" 

HYMN  96.  (L.  M.) 

1  TO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

That  name  in  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know. 
Are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 

O  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  iove. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more ; 
And,  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  Jove  display'd; 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble,  penitential  wo, 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow; 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart, 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  ev'ry  heart. 

ORDINATION,    OR    INSTITUTION    OF 
MINISTERS. 

HYMN   97.  (L.  M.) 

St.  Matt.  x. 

1  GO  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name, 

Sweetly  the  gospel  trumpet  sound ; 
The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

Where'er  the  human  race  is  found. 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 


52  HYMNS. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove ; 
And  let  your  heav'n-taught  conduct  show 
That  ye're  commission'd  from  above. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv'd, 

Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd, 
And,  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

HYMN   9S.  (L.  M.) 

St.  Mark  xvi.  15,  &c.  and  St.  Matt,  xxviii.  18,  &c. 

1  "  GO  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive ; 
"  Explain  to  them  my  sacred  word, 
"  Bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live. 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commission  known, 

"  And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
"  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
"  And  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 

"  Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name  ; 
"  Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 
"  Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 

4  "  While  thus  ye  follow  my  commands, 

"  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
"  All  pow'r  is  trusted  in  my  hands ; 
"  I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  \ 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heav'n  he  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

HYMN   99.  (L.  M.) 

1  THE  Saviour,  when  to  heav'n  he  rose, 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

2  Hence  sprang  th'  Apostle's  honour'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

Hence  dictates  the  prophetic  sage, 
And  hence  the  evangelic  page. 

3  In  lower  forms,  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence  and  teachers  rise ; 
Who  though  with  feebler  rays  they  shine, 
Still  mark  a  long  extended  line. 

i  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And,  fed  by  him,  their  graces  live ; 


HYMNS.  53 

Whilst  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
Amidst  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun ; 
Whilst  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

HYMN    100.  (L.  M.) 

1  FATHER  of  mercies !  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer  ; 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge ! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge ; 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain  ; 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains ; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

CONSECRATION  OF  A    CHURCH. 

HYMN    101.  (L.  M.) 

1  AND  wilt  thou,  O  Eternal  God, 
On  earfh  establish  thine  abode  1 
Then  look  propitious  from  thy  throne, 
And  take  this  temple  for  thine  own. 

2  These  Avails  we  to  thine  honour  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  in  thy  praise ; 


54  HYMNS. 

And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  the  rich  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  tiain  ; 
While  pow'r  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  last  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nat'.ons  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
Thousands  were  born  for  glory  here. 

MISSIONS. 

HYMN  102.  (L.  an 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 

His  kingdom  spread  frcm  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  him  shall  endless  pray'rbemade, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  ev'ry  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms,  of  ev'ry  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  he  displays  his  healing  pow'r, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more : 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6  Let  ev'ry  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  amen. 

HYMN    103.  <L  M.) 

Psalm  cxvii. 

1  FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 
Jehovah's  glorious  name  be  sung 
Through  ev'ry  land,  by  ev'ry  tongue. 


HYMNS.  55 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  thy  word  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

HYMN    104.  (L.  M.) 

1  O  SPIRIT  of  the  Living  God! 

In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word; 
Give  pow'r  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  ev'ry  people  call  him  Lord. 

HYMN   105.  (II.  l) 

For  Missions  to  the  new  settlements  in  the  United 
States. 

1  WHEN,  Lord,  to  this  our  Western  land, 
Led  by  thy  providential  hand, 

Our  wand'ring  fathers  came, 
Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  youth, 
Sent  forth  the  hemlds  of  thy  truth, 

To  keep  them  m  thy  name. 

2  Then,  through  our  solitary  coast, 
The  desert  features  soon  were  lost. ; 

Thy  temples  there  arose ; 
Our  shores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallow'd  by  thy  rites,  by  pray'r, 

And  blossom'd  as  the  rose. 

3  And  O !  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land ! 
There,  brethren,  from  our  common  home, 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam ; 

Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4  Saviour!  we  own  this  debt  of  love: 
0  shed  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

To  move  each  Christian  breast ; 
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56  HYMNS. 

Till  heralds  sha'1  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  rise  to  fix  thy  name, 
Through  all  our  desert  west. 

HYMN    106.  (CM.) 

Isaiah  xxxv.  2. 

1  ON  Zion,  and  on  Lebanon, 

On  Carmol's  blooming  height, 
On  Sharon's  fertile  plains,  once  shone 
The  glory,  pure  and  bright : 

2  From  thence  its  mild  and  cheering  ray 

Stream'd  forth  from  land  to  land ; 
And  empires  now  behold  its  day  ; 
And  still  its  beams  expand. 

3  Its  brightest  splendours,  darting  west, 

Our  happy  shores  illume ; 
Our  farther  regions,  once  unblest, 
Now  like  a  garden  bloom : 

4  But  ah !  our  deserts  deep  and  wild 

See  not  this  heav'nly  light ; 
No  sacred  beams,  no  radiance  mild, 
Dispel  their  dreary  night. 

5  Thou,  who  didst  lighten  Zion's  hill, 

On  Carmel  who  didst  shine, 
Our  deserts  let  thy  glory  fill, 
Thy  excellence  divine ! 

6  Like  Lebanon,  in  tow'ring  pride, 

May  all  our  forests  smile ; 
And  may  our  borders  blossom  wide, 
Like  Sharon's  fruitful  soil. 

HYMN   10m  (II.  so 

1  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  Isle ; 
Though  ev'ry  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn ; 
The  Heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


HYMNS.  57 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation !  oh,  Salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name ! 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole : 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reiaL 

HYMN    108.  (L.M.) 

For  the  Jews. 

1  DISOWN'D  of  heav'n,  by  man  opprest, 

Outcasts  from  Zion's  hallow'd  ground, 

Wherefore  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blest, 

Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  1 

2  Lord  !  visit  thy  forsaken  race, 

Back  to  thy  fold  the  wand'rers  bring ; 
Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promis'd  King. 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain 

Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light ; 
The  sever'd  oli^  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  pfffent  stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long ! 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  pray'r  shall  pour, 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng, 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 

HYMN    109.  (IV.  1.) 

Rev.  xv.  3,  4. 

1  HOW  wondrous  and  great 
Thy  works,  God  of  praise  ! 
How  just,  King  of  saints, 

And  true,  are  thy  ways  ! 
O  who  shall  not  fear  thee, 
And  honour  thy  name ! 
Thou  only  art  holy, 
Thou  only  supreme ! 
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58  HYMNS. 

2  To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown ; 
Their  worship  and  vows 

Shall  come  to  thy  throne : 
Thy  truth  and  thy  judgments 

Shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  ev'ry  people 

Confess  thee  their  God. 

FOR  SUNDAY  AND    CHARITY  SCHOOLS. 
HYMN   110.  (H.  4.) 

Children  and  Congregation. 

Children. 

1  COME  let  our  voices  join, 

In  one  glad  song  of  jjraise ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  \Wk, 
Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise : 

Congregation. 
To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs; 
His  love  demands  your  earliest  songs. 

Children. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine ; 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love, 
And  brightest  glories  shine : 

Congregation. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

Children.      J| 

3  Within  these  hallow'd  walls, 

Our  wand'ring  feet  are  brought; 
Where  pray'r  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heav'nly  truths  are  taught : 
Congregation. 
To  God  alone  your  off'rings  bring; 
Here  in  his  church  his  praises  sing. 
Children. 

4  For  blessings  such  as  these, 

Our  gratitude  receive ; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 

'Tis  all  that  we  can  give : 

Congregation. 
Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs; 
To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs. 


HYMNS.  59 

Both. 

5  Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 

Be  crown'd  with  meet  success ; 
May  thousands  yet  unborn, 

This  institution  bless : 
Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  thee, 
Now,  and  through  all  eternity. 

HYMN    111.  (HL  L) 

1  GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  whom  we  move  and  live ; 
Children's  pray'rs  he  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Prie^  and  King ; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain, 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost ; 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love." 

HYMN    112.  (CM) 

1  WHEN  Jesus  left  bis  heav'nly  throne 

He  chose  an  humble  birth ; 
Like  us  unhonour'd  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth : 

2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below 

In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace ; 
Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words  and  kind  his  look, 

When  mothers  round  him  press'd ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  bless'd : 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
O,  thus  encircled  in  his  arms, 
May  we  for  ever  lie ! 


60  HYMNS. 

HYMN    113.  (L.  M.) 

1  LORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  : 

At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ; 
They  hear  of  heav'n,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go, 
'Tis  like  a  little  heav'n  below ; 

Not  all  that  earth  and  sin  can  say 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  sinful  heart  of  mine ; 

That  hoping  pardon  tlfrough  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

HYMN    114.    '  (C  M.) 

1  MERCY,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes ! 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Delightful  work !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  their  Saviour's  face. 

4  Almighty  God !  thine  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  blest  design ; 
The  honour  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

CHARITABLE   OCCASIONS. 

HOIN    115.  (C  M.) 

1  BLEST  is  the  man  whose  soft'ning  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  rais'd  in  vain: 

2  Whose  breast  responds  with  gen'rous  warmth, 

A  stranger's  wo  to  feel ; 
Who  weeps  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  pow'r  to  heal. 


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3  To  gentle  offices  of  love 

His  feet  are  never  slow  ; 
He  views,  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

4  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown  ; 

And  mercy,  from  above, 
Descend  on  those  Avho  thus  fulfil 
The  Christian  law  of  love. 

HYMN    116.  (C  M.) 

1  RICH  are  the  joys  which  cannot  die, 

With  God  laid  up  in  store  ; 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter'd  here  below, 
In  the  fair  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite,  my  willing  hands  can  give, 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
Abounding  grace  repay. 

HYMN    117.  (HI  3.) 

1  LORD  of  life,  all  praise  excelling, 

Thou  in  glory  unconnn'd, 
Deign'st  to  make  thy  humble  dwelling 
With  the  poor  of  humble  mind. 

2  As  thy  love,  through  all  creation, 

Beams  like  thy  diffusive  light ; 
So  the  high  and  humble  station 
Both  are  equal  in  thy  sight. 

3  Thus  thy  care,  for  all  providing, 

Warm'd  thy  faithful  prophet's  tongue ; 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
To  thy  chosen  Israel  sung : 

4  When  thy  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure, 

Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind; 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure 
Of  the  scatter'd  ears  behind. 

Chorus. 

These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

5  When  thine  olive  plants  increasing 

Pour  their  plenty  o'er  thy  plain, 


62  HYMNS. 

Grateful,  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing, 
But  not  search  the  bough  again. 
Chorus.    These,  &c 

6  When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing, 

Gladdens  thine  autumnal  scene, 
Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing, 
But  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean. 
Chorus.    These,  &c. 

7  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 

Mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree; 
Mercy,  ev'ry  sorrow  sharing, 
Warms  the  heart  resembling  thee. 

8  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger, 

Still  the  widow  owns  thy  care ; 

Screen'd  by  thee  in  ev'ry  danger, 

Heard  by  thee  in  ev'ry  pray'r. 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 

TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

HYMN    118.  'L.M.) 

1  GOD  of  the  seas  !  thine  awful  voice 
Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice ; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  on  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays  ; 
And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep, 

At  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

3  Thus  is  thy  glorious  pow'r  ador'd 
Among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord  ! 

Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dang'rous  waves. 
Forget  the  mighty  God  who  saves ! 

HYMN    119.  (rv  5) 

"  Save,  Lord .'  or  we  perish."    St.  Matt.  viii.  25. 

1  WHEN  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  is 

streaming,  ( ing, 

When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is  gleam- 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray  the  poor  seaman  to  cherish, 
We  fly  to  our  Maker:  "  Save,  Lord  !  or  we  perish." 

2  0  Jesus,  once  rock'd  on  the  breast  of  the  billow, 
Arous'd,  by  the  shriek  of  despair,  from  thy  pillow. 
Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish, 

Who  cries  in  his  anguish, "  Save,  Lord !  or  we  perish." 


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3  And  O !  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is  raging, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  its  wild  warfare  is  waging, 
Then  send  down  thy  Spirit  thy  ransom'd  to  cherish, 
Rebuke  the  uestroyer ;  "  Save,  Lord!  or  we  perish." 

HYMN    120.  (CM.) 

Which  may  he  used  at  Sea  or  on  Land. 

1  LORD!  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide, 

Thou  art  their  sure  defence ! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help,  Omnipotence. 

2  Though  they  through  foreign  lands  should  roam, 

And  breathe  the  tainted  air 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home, 
Yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodness  sweetens  ev'ry  soil, 

Makes  ev'ry  country  please : 
Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile, 
And  smooth'st  the  rugged  seas  ! 

4  When  waves  on  waves,  to  heav'n  uprear'd, 

Defy'd  the  pilot's  art ; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appeared, 
And  sorrow  in  each  heart ; 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  prayer, 

To  snatch  me  from  the  grave ! 
I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  short  thine  arm  to  save  ! 

6  Thou  gav'st  the  word — the  winds  did  cease, 

The  storms  obey'd  thy  will, 
The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
And  ev'ry  wave  was  still ! 

7  For  this  my  life,  in  ev'ry  state, 

A  life  of  praise  shall  be ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

FOR    THE  SICK. 

HYMN    121.  (L.  M.) 

1  WHEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh, 
Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly: 
Thine  arm.  Almighty  God,  can  aid, 
When  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart ; 
Bethesda's  bath  refus'd  to  save, 
Unless  an  angel  bless'd  the  wave, 

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64  HYMNS. 

3  All  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee; 

And  not  a  p'ant  which  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  health,  when  heav'n  ordains, 

4  Clay  and  Siloam's  pool,  we  find, 

At  heav'n's  command  restor'd  the  blind ; 
And  Jordan's  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will; 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue  1 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  pray'r, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 
My  tortur'd  breast,  my  streaming  eyes ; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend, 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend. 

8  These  lovely  names  I  ne'er  could  plead, 
Had  not  thy  Son  vouchsaf'd  to  bleed; 
His  blood  procures  our  fallen  race 
Admittance  to  the  throne  of  grace. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  its  poison'd  dart, 
And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all-sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  shaft  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin  1 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within  ? 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
Rebuke  my  paiigs,  and  make  me  whole. 

11  O!  if  I  trust  thy  sov'reign  skill, 
And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 

HYMN    122.  (C.  M.) 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

1  WHEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 

Our  God  deserves  our  song ; 
We  take  vhe  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain. 


HYMNS.  «5 

If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Command  them  fast  again. 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

Then  no  disease  withstands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cried,  "  Thy  servant  save, 

"  Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 
"  Thy  pow'r  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 
"  Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust !" 

6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears; 
Now  to  his  praise  Til  spend  my  breath, 
Through  my  remaining  years. 

HYMN   123.  (L-M.) 

On  the  same. 

1  MY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 

Thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice ; 
Restor'd  by  thine  almighty  pow'r, 
With  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppress'd, 

To  thee  I  cry'd,  and  thou  didst  save ; 
Thou  didst  support  my  sinking  hopes, 
My  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  saints,  rejoice  with  me, 

With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord ; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short:  his  love, 

Which  is  our  life,  hath  certain  stay ; 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  day. 

5  Then,  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress, 

In  happier  hours  I  now  will  give, 
And  strive  that  in  my  grateful  verse, 
His  praises  may  forever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  blest  and  undivided  three; 
The  one  sole  giver  of  all  life, 
Glory  and  praise  for  ever  be. 


66  HYMNS. 

FUNERALS. 

HYMN    124.  (C  M.) 

1  HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  declares 

To  those  in  Christ  who  die! 
"  Releas'd  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
"  They'll  reign  with  him  on  high." 

2  Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  pow'r; 
But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died  ! 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay ; 
And,  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  rais'd 
To  everlasting  day ! 

5  Then,  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 

To  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing, 
"  Where  is  thy  victory,  O  grave? 
"  And  where  O  death,  thy  sting?" 

HYMN    125.  (C.  M.) 

1  WHEN  those  we  love  are  are  snatch'd  away 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
That  friendship  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

With  awful  pow'r  imprest ; 
May  this  dread  truth,  "  I  too  must  die," 
Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  allure  no  more ; 

Behold  the  op'ning  tomb  ; 
It  bids  us  use  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  instructive  scene 

May  ev'ry  heart  obey  ! 
Nor  be  the  faithful  warning  vain 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  let  us  to  that  Saviour  fly, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 


HYMNS.  67 

HYMN    126.  (C  M.> 

Death  of  a  Young  Person. 

1  HOW  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run, 

Cut  down  in  all  his  bloom! 
The  course  but  yesterday  begun 
Now  finish'd  in  the  tomb ! 

2  Thou  joyous  youth  !  hence  learn  how  soon 

Thy  years  may  end  their  flight : 

Long,  long  before  life's  brilliant  noon 

May  come  death's  gloomy  night. 

3  To  serve  thy  God  no  longer  wait, 

To-day  his  voice  regard; 
To-morrow,  mercy's  open  gate 
May  be  for  ever  barr'd. 

4  And  thus  the  Lord  reveals  his  grace, 

Thy  youthful  love  to  gain ; 
The  soul  that  early  seeks  my  face 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

HYMN    127.  (L.  M.) 

Death  of  an  Infant. 

1  AS  the  sweet  flow'r  that  scents  the  morn, 

But  withers  in  the  rising  day ; 

Thus  lovely  was  this  infant's  dawn 

Thus  swiftly  fled  its  life  away. 

2  It  died  ere  its  expanding  soul 

Had  ever  burnt  with  wrong  desires, 
Had  ever  spurn'd  at  heav'n's  control, 
Or  ever  quench'd  its  sacred  fires. 

3  It  died  to  sin,  it  died  to  cares, 

But  fcr  a  moment  felt  the  rod  : 
O  mourner!  such,  the. Lord  declares, 
Such  are  the  children  of  our  God  ! 


VIII.    INVITATION    AND    WARNING. 

HYMN    128.  cm.  i.) 

1  SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  1 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why  ? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands ; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 


68  HYMNS. 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransom 'd  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why? 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

O,  ye  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 

HYMN    129.  (ULL) 

1  HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  ev'ning's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

HYMN    130.  (H3.) 

1  PEACE,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 

Hath  taught  each  scene  the  note  of  wo ; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow: 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest, 

On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load ; 
In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 

Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God: 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour!  glorious  woi'd  ! 
O  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord  ! 


HYMNS.  69 

HYMN    131.  (S.  M.) 

Rev.  xxii.  17.  20. 

1  THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whisp'ring,  sinner,  come  ! 
The  Bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  come ! 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him.  come ! 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come : 
Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  thy  hour; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come  ! 

HYMN    132.  (C.  M.) 

1  YE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care. 

In  him  we  live  and  move ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honours  shall  we  raise ! 
Not  all  th'  angplic  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 


70  HYMNS. 

IX.     CHRISTIAN   DUTIES    AND 
AFFECTIONS. 

PR  A  YER. 
HYMN    133.  (C  M.) 

1  APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat. 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burden'd  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  press'd, 
By  war  without,  and  fear  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place; 

That  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "  Thou  hast  died." 

5  Oh  !  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

HYMN    134.  (C  K.) 

1  PRAY'R  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Utter'd  or  unexpress'd ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Pray'r,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reacli 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Pray'r  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath. 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
The  watch-word  at  the  gates  of  death ; 
He  enters  heav'n  with  pray'r. 

5  Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways ; 


HYMNS.  71 

While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays !" 

6  In  pray'r,  on  earth,  the  saints  are  one  ; 

They're  one  in  word  and  mind ; 
When  with  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  0  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
The  path  of  pray'r  thyself  hast  trod  ; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray ! 

REPENTANCE. 

HYM   135.  (L.  Mj 

1  O  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  he, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  hear! 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

G  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadfid  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  Avorld  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sov'reign  grace  ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 

8  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue, 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song : 
And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


72  HYMNS. 

HYMN    136.  (L.  M.) 

1  STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite  ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 

And  long  in  vain  thy  grace  receiv'd; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  griev'd ; 

3  Yet,  oh !  the  mourning  sinner  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest ; 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear, 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

4  My  weary  soul,  O  God,  release ; 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand ; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

HYMN   137.  (L.  M.) 

1  0  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 

O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free ; 
I  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God  ; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r, 

My  heart  from  ev'ry  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

HYMN   138.  (C  M.) 

Penitential  Gratitude. 

1  RISE,  O  my  soul,  the  hours  review, 
When  aw'd  by  guilt  and  fear, 
To  heav'n  for  grace  thou  durst  not  sue, 
And  found  no  rescue  here  . 


HYMNS.  73 

2  Thy  tears  are  dry'd,  thy  griefs  are  fled, 

Dispell'd  each  bitter  care ; 
For  heav'n  itself  has  lent  its  aid 
To  save  thee  from  despair. 

3  Hear,  then,  0  God !  thy  work  fulfil, 

And,  from  thy  mercy's  throne, 
Vouchsafe  me  strength  to  do  thy  will, 
And  to  resist  mine  own : 

4  So  shall  my  soul  each  pow'r  employ 

Thy  mercy  to  adore ; 
While  heav'n  itself  proclaims  with  joy, 
"  One  pardon'd  sinner  more !" 

FAITH. 
HYMN   139.  (HL2.) 

1  ROCK  of  ages !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood. 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eye-lids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne ; 
Rock  of  ages!  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

HYMN    140.  (L.  M.) 

1  FAITH  is  the  Christian's  evidence 

Of  things  unseen  by  mortal  eye ; 
It  passes  all  the  bounds  of  sense, 
And  penetrates  the  inmost  sky. 

2  Things  absent  it  can  set  in  view, 

And  bring  far  distant  prospects  home ; 
Events  long  past  it  can  renew, 

And  long  foresee  the  things  to  come. 

3  With  strong  persuasion,  from  afar 

The  heav'nly  region  it  surveys, 
4 


74  HYMNS. 

Embraces  all  the  blessings  there, 
And  here  enjoys  the  promises. 

4  By  faith  a  steady  course  we  steer, 

Through  ruffling  storms  and  swelling  seas, 
O'ercome  the  world,  keep  down  our  fear, 
And  still  possess  our  souls  in  peace. 

5  By  faith,  we  pass  the  vale  of  tears 

Safe  and  serene,  though  oft  distress'd ; 
By  faith,  subdue  the  king  of  fears, 
And  go  rejoicing  to  our  rest. 

HYMN    141.  (CM.) 

Earn.  viii.  31—34. 

1  0  LET  triumphant  faith  dispel 

The  fears  of  guilt  and  wo! 

If  God  be  for  us,  God  the  Lord, 

Who,  who  shall  be  our  foe  ? 

2  He  who  his  only  Son  gave  up 

To  death,  that  we  might  live, 

Shall  he  not  all  things  freely  grant, 

That  boundless  love  can  give ! 

3  Who  now  his  people  shall  accuse? 

'Tis  God  hath  justifi'd  : 
Who  now  his  people  shall  condemn? 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  died. 

4  And  he  who  died  hath  ris'n  again, 

Triumphant  from  the  grave: 
At  God's  right  hand  for  us  he  pleads, 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

HYMN   142.  (CK) 

Dead  Faith. 

1  DELUDED  souls!  that  dream  of  heav'n, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiv'n, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  vain  our  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 

None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

3  The  faith  which  new-creates  the  heart 

And  works  by  active  love, 
Will  bid  all  sinful  joyt,  depart, 
And  lift  the  thoughts  above. 


HYMNS.  75 

4  God  from  the  curse  has  set  us  free 
To  make  us  pure  within  ; 
Nor  did  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

HYMN   143.  (in.  D 

Christ  our  Refuge. 

1  JESUS,  Saviour  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waves  of  trouble  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

O,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee: 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  hope  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

HYMN    144.  (iv.  4.) 

1  HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  : 

2  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd, 
"  I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 

"  I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
"  Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  "  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
"  The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 

"  For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
"  And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
"  My  grace  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply ; 

"  The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
"  Thy  dross  to  consume  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  "  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose, 
"  I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes ; 

"  That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavour  to  shake, 
"  I'll  never — no,  never — no,  never  forsake.'' 


76  HYMNS. 

HOPE. 

HYMN    145. 

1  RISE,  my  scul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace, 
Rise,  from  transitory  things, 

Tow'rds  heav'n,  thy  destin'd  place : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2  Cease,  my  soul,  O  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  tne  prize ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies ; 
There,  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest  in  heav'n  j 
There,  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  giv'n. 

HYMN    146.  (IIL1.) 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  heav'nly  King, 
As  we  journey,  let  us  sing ; 

Sing  the  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  trav'ling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Banish'd  once,  by  sin  betray'd, 
Christ  our  advocate  was  made ; 
Pardon'd  now,  no  more  we  roam, 
Christ  conducts  us  to  our  home. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

HYMN    147.  (CM.) 

1  WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 


HYMNS.  77 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all : 

4  There,  anchor'd  safe,  my  weary  soul 

Shall  find  eternal  rest ; 
Nor  storms  shall  beat,  nor  billows  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

JOY. 
HYMN   148.  (CM.) 

1  JOY  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 

In  nature's bairen  soil; 
All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity  and  toil. 

2  A  bleeding  Saviour,  seen  by  faith, 

A  sense  of  pard'ning  love, 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  above. 

3  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy 

And  purify  the  mind ; 
"Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high. 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

4  No  more,  believer,  mourn  thy  lot, 

O,  thou  who  art  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  those  who  know  him  not, 
Such  joy  as  earth  affords. 

HIM   149.  (S.  M.; 

1  COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  children  of  the  heav'nly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God  of  heav'n  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love ; 
His  care  shall  guard  life's  fleeting  hours, 
Then  waft  our  souls  above. 

4  Thei-e  shall  we  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace,  .--■' 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in.  A  ''■'  • 


78  HYMNS. 

5  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

6  Children  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

7  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

8  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry; 
We're  trav'ling  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  world's  on  high. 

LOVE. 
HYMN    150.  (Ill  3.) 

1  LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 

For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows ; 
For  the  pard'ning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavour; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise: 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warm'd  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wand'ier,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away ; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stain'd  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express : 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  pray'r  to  bless : 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 

HYMN   151.  <IIL1) 

1  LORD,  my  God,  I  long  to  know, 
Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought ; 


HYMNS.  79 


Do  I  love  thee,  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  thine,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Pray'r  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Any  duty  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love? 

3  When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within, 

Oh !  how  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ! 
Prone  to  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  thy  child  ? 

4  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall: 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

5  Could  I  love  thy  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  thee,  Lord  ? 

6  Saviour !  let  me  love  thee  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray: 
If  I  have  not  lov'd  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

PRAISE. 

HYMN   152. 

1  THE  God  of  Abra'am  praise, 

Who  reigns  enthron'd  above; 
Ancient,  of  everlasting  days, 

And  God  of  love ; 
Jehovah,  Great  I  AM, 

By  earth  and  heav'n  confess'd  ; 
I  bow,  and  bless  the  sacred  name 

For  ever  bless'd. 

2  The  God  of  Abra'am  praise, 

At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 

At  his  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame  and  pbw'r; 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 

My  shield  and  tow'r. 

3  He  by  himself  hath  sworn, 

I  on  his  oath  depend, 
I  shall,  on  angel  wings  upborne. 
To  heav'n  ascend: 
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80  HYMNS. 

I  shall  behold  his  face, 

I  shall  his  pow'r  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

For  evermore. 

4  There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  King, 

The  Lord,  our  righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  peace ; 
On  Zion's  sacred  height 

His  kingdom  he  maintains, 
And,  glorious,  with  his  saints  in  light, 

For  ever  reigns. 

5  The  God  who  reigns  on  high 

The  great  archangels  sing ; 
And,  "  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  cry, 

"  Almighty  King, 
"  Who  was,  and  is  the  same, 

"  And  evermore  shall  be, 
"  Jehovah,  Father,  Great  I  AM ! 

"  We  worship  thee." 

6  The  whole  triumphant  host 

Give  thanks  to  God  on  high ; 
"  Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost," 

They  ever  cry : 
"  Hail  Abra'am's  God  and  mine," 

I  join  the  heavenly  lays ; 
"  All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 

"  And  endless  praise." 

HYMN    153.  (IV.  3.) 

Psalm  c. 

1  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 

O  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  For  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own ; 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  O  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood. 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


HYMNS.  81 

HYMN    154.  (L.M.) 

Psalm  c. 

1  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  ; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  1 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heav'n  our  voices  raise ; 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN   155.  (HI  1.) 

Songs  of  Praise. 

1  SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang ; 
Heav'n  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born  j 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heav'n  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day : 
God  will  make  new  heav'ns  and  earth : 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
No ;  the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

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82  HYMNS. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breathy 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  j 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 
Songs  of  praise  their  pow'rs  employ. 

CONTENTMENT. 

HYMN   156.  (CM.) 

1  FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sov'reign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne,  let  this, 
My  humble  pray'r  arise ; 

2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee : 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend, 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

HYMN   157.  (L.  M.> 

1  BE  still,  my  heart !  these  anxious  carea 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares ; 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  he  provide, 

Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide  1 

3  When  first  before  his  mercy  seat, 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit ; 
He  gave  thee  warrant  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  pow'r. 

4  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou shalt  overcome  at  last? 

5  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road. 
It  leads  thee  home,  apace,  to  God  ; 
Then  count  thy  present  trials  small, 
For  heav'n  will  make  amends  for  all. 

IN  AFFLICTION. 

HYMN   158.  (CM.) 

1  HEAR,  gracious  God  !  my  humble  moan, 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs ; 


HYMNS.  83 

When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone? 
When  shall  my  joys  arise  7 

2  Yet,  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 

Thy  promise  is  my  stay  ; 
Here  would  I  rest  till  light  returns : 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

3  Come,  Lord,  and  with  celestial  peace 

Relieve  my  aching  heart ; 
O  smile,  and  hid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  their  gloom  depart. 

4  Then  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise 

And  bless  thy  healing  rays, 
And  change  these  deep  complaining  sighs 
For  songs  of  sacred  praise. 

HYMN    159.  fll.3.) 

Psalm  xlii.  1 — 5. 

1  AS,  panting  in  the  sultry  beam, 
The  hart  desires  the  cooling  stream, 
So  to  thy  presence,  Lord,  I  flee, 

So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee; 
Athirst  to  taste,  thy  living  grace, 
And  see  thy  glory,  face  to  face. 

2  But  rising  griefs  distress  my  soul, 
And  tears  on  tears  successive  roll; 
For  many  an  evil  voice  is  near, 

To  chide  my  wo,  and  mock  my  fear ; 

And  silent  mem'ry  weeps  alone 

O'er  hours  of  peace  and  gladness  flown, 

3  For  I  have  walk'd  the  happy  round 
That  'circles  Zion's  holy  ground, 
And  gladly  swell'd  the  choral  lays, 

That  hymn'd  my  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
What  time  the  hallow'd  arches  rung 
Responsive  to  the  solemn  song. 

4  Ah,  why,  by  passing  clouds  opprest, 
Should  vexing  thoughts  distract  thy  breast  1 
Turn,  turn  to  Him,  in  ev'ry  pain, 

Whom  suppliants  never  sought  in  vain  ; 
Thy  strength,  in  joy's  extatic  day, 
Thy  hope,  when  joy  has  pass'd  away. 

HYMN    160.  (II.  3.) 

A  compassionate  High  Priest.    Hebrews  iv.  15. 

1  WHEN  gath'ring  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienc'd  ev'ry  human  pain ; 


HYMNS. 

He  feels  my  griefs,  he  sees  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heav'nly  wisdom's  narrow  away, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do  ; 

Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  pow'r, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dang'rous  hour. 

3  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,  sore  dismay'd,  my  spirit  dies; 
Then  he,  who  once  vouchsaf 'd  to  bear 
The  sick'ning  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while ; 

Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  did'st  weep  o'er  Laz'rus  dead. 

5  And,  oh !  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  ev'ry  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  bed  of  death — for  thou  hast  died ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  endless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

HYMN    161.  (LM.) 

Sanctified  Affliction. 

1  LORD!  unafflicted,  undismay'd, 

In  pleasure's  path  how  long  I  stray'd, 
But  thou  hast  made  me  feel  thy  rod  ! 
And  turn'd  my  soul  to  thee,  my  God. 

2  What  though  it  pierc'd  my  fainting  heart, 
I  bless  thy  hand  that  caus'd  the  smart ; 

It  taught  my  tears  awhile  to  flow, 
But  sav'd  me  from  eternal  wo ! 

3  Oh!  hadst  thou  left  me  unchastis'd, 
Thy  precepts  I  had  still  despis'd, 
And  still  the  snare  in  secret  laid 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betray 'd. 

4  I  love  thy  chast'nings,  O  my  God, 
They  fix  my  hopes  on  thy  abode ; 
Where,  in  thy  presence  fully  blest, 
Thy  stricken  saints  for  ever  rest. 


HYMNS.  85 

BAIL  Y  DE  VO  TION. 

HYMN    162.  (IL3.; 

Daily  Dependance. 

1  WHEN  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  sin  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  to  heav'n's  great  and  glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy,  Saviour,  in  thy  name  ; 
My  conscience  sprinkle  with  thy  blood, 
And  be  my  advocate  with  God. 

3  As  ev'ry  day  thy  mercy  spares 
Will  bring  its  trials  and  its  cares, 

0  Saviour,  till  my  life  shall  end, 
Be  thou  my  counsellor  and  friend : 
Teach  me  thy  precepts,  all  divine, 
And  be  thy  pure  example  mine. 

4  When  pain  transfixes  ev'ry  part, 
Or  languor  settles  at  the  heart ; 
When  on  my  bed,  diseas'd,  oppress'd, 

1  turn,  and  sigh,  and  long  for  rest; 
O  great  Physician !  see  my  grief, 
And  grant  thy  servant  sweet  relief. 

5  Should  poverty's  destructive  blow 
Lay  all  «my  worldly  comforts  low ; 
And  neither  help  nor  hope  appear, 
My  steps  to  guide,  my  heart  to  cheer ; 
Lord,  pity  and  supply  my  need, 

For  thou,  on  earth,  wast  poor  indeed. 

6  Should  Providence  profusely  pour 
Its  varied  blessings  in  my  store ; 

O  keep  me  from  the  ills  that  wait 
On  such  a  seeming  prosp'rous  state : 
From  hurtful  passions  set  me  free, 
And  humbly  may  I  walk  with  thee. 

7  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  close, 
And  weari'd  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  bless'd, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest : 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 


86  HYMNS. 

8  And,  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labours  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heav'nly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And,  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

HYMN    163.  (L.  M) 

"  /  have  set  God  always  before  me."    Ps.  xvi.  9. 

1  SAVIOUR!  when  night  involves  the  skies, 

My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  thee ! 
Thee,  self-abas'd  in  mortal  guise, 
And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn, 
Thee,  victor  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
Thee,  source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  thee,  my  soul  triumphant  springs ; 
Thee,  thron'd  in  glory's  endless  blaze, 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

4  O'er  earth,  when  shades  of  ev'ning  steal, 

To  death  and  thee  my  thoughts  I  give ; 
To  death,  whose  pow'r  I  soon  must  feel. 
To  thee,  with  whom  I  trust  to  live. 

HYMN   164.  (L.  M.) 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  mispent  time  that's  past ; 
Live  this  day,  as  if  'twere  thy  last : 
T'  improve  thy  talents  take  due  care  ; 
'Gainst  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear ; 
Think  how  th'  all-seeing  God,  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part ; 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing, 
"  Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King." 

5  I  wake,  I  wake,  ye  heav'nly  choir; 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire ; 


HYMNS.  87 

That  I  like  }rou  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you  may  on  nay  God  attend. 

6  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight, 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight ; 
Perforin  like  you  my  Maker's  will : 

0  !  may  I  never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  whilst  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 

1  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

8  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

9  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do.  or  say, 

That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

10  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  y'  angelic  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMX    165.  (L.  M.) 

Morning. 

1  ARISE,  my  soul !  with  rapture  rise  ! 

And,  fill'd  with  love  and  fear,  adore 
The  awful  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 
Whose  mercy  lends  me  one  day  more. 

2  And  may  this  day,  indulgent  Pow'r ! 

Not  idly  pass,  nor  fruitless  be ; 
But  may  each  swiftly  flying  hour 
Still  nearer  bring  my  soul  to  Thee  ! 

3  But  can  it  be  ?  that  Pow'r  divine 

Is  thron'd  in  light's  unbounded  blaze ; 
And  countless  worlds  and  angels  join 
To  swell  the  glorious  song  of  praise  : 

4  And  will  he  deign  to  lend  an  ear, 

When  I,  poor  abject  mortal,  pray  ? 

Yes,  boundless  goodness  !  he  will  hear, 

Nor  cast  the  meanest  wretch  away. 

5  Then  let  me  serve  thee  all  my  days, 

And  may  my  zeal  with  years  increase : 
For  pleasant,  Lord,  are  all  thy  ways, 
And  all  thy  paths  are  paths  of  peace. 

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88  HYMNS. 

HYMN    166.  (C.  11) 

Morning. 

1  TO  thee  let  my  first  off'rings  rise, 

Whose  sun  creates  the  day, 
Swift  as  his  gladd'ning  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  fav'ring  hand  be  nigh, 

So  oft  vouchsaf 'd  before ; 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply, 
And  I  that  hand  adore. 

3  If  bliss  thy  Providence  impart, 

For  which,  resign'd,  I  pray, 
Give  me  to  feel  a  cheerful  heart, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend, 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure, 
Patient  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 
May  1  the  means  endure. 

5  Be  this  end  ev'ry  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past, 
And  when  I  all  my  life  survey, 
May  grace  sustain  at  last. 

HYMN    167.  (HI  W 

Morning. 

1  NOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 
Lord,  may  we  be  thine  to  day ; 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heav'nly  light, 
Banish  joubt  and  clear  our  sight ; 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
May  we  labour,  watch  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in 

Keep  us  safe  from  ev'ry  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last; 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 

HYMN   168.  (L  M.) 

Evening  Hymn. 

1  GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 


HYMNS. 

Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

5  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close : 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  T  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply : 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Oh !  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
For  ever  chasa  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  thee,  eternal  King ! 

7  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  y'  angelic  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN    1G9.  (L.M.) 

Evening. 

1  GREAT  God  !  to  thee  my  ev'ning  song 

With  humble  gratitude  I  raise: 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  ev'ry  onward  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  pow'r. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ,  my  Lord  ;  his  name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 


90  HYMNS. 

5  With  hope  in  him  mine  eyelids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  Name. 

HYMN    170.  (C  M.) 

Evening. 

1  NOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 

Let  flames  of  1  jve  arise  j 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multipli'd 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift,  more  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favours,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

HYMN    171.  (S.  M.) 

Evening. 

1  THE  day  is  past  and  gone ; 

The  ev'ning  shades  appear; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possest. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

HYMN    172.  (Hi.  l.) 

Psalm  cxli.  2. 

1  SOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labour  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee ! 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 


HYMNS.  91 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day- 
Shall  for  ever  pass  away  ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee ! 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity ; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

HYMN   173.  (iv.  2.) 

Evening. 

1  INSPIRER  and  hearer  of  pray'r, 

Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 
And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sov'reign  protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  for  evBr  at  hand  ; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend  ; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

X.    THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

HYMN    174.  (C.  M.) 

Renouncing  the   World. 

1  LET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 

It  has  no  charms  for  me  ; 
Once  I  admir'd  its  follies  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Those  follies  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  delight  afford ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  known  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
"When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 


92  HYMNS. 

His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice 
Shall  fix  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 
And  wholly  live  to  thee; 
Yet  worthless  still,  myself  I  own. 
Thy  worth  is  all  my  plea. 

HYMN    175.  (L.  M.) 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  JESUS !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  asnam'd  of  thee) 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 

Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  O,  as  soon 

Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend  : 
No ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  empty  pride ; 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucifi'd  ; 
And,  O,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  asham'd  of  me ! 

HYMN    176.  (S.  Mo 

Prayer  for  Christian  traces. 

1  JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  pray'r  : 

Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do ; 
On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind, 
The  baits  of  pleasing  ill: 


HYMNS.  93 

A  soul  inur'd  to  pain, 
To  nardship,  grief,  and  loss  ; 
Ready  to  take  up  and  sustain 
The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 

A  spirit  still  prepar'd, 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  pray'r. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 

Or  wish  my  suff' rings  less; 

This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmov'd  by  threatening  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name ; 

A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise ; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

6  I  rest  upon  thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succour  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee ; 

But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 

HYMN    177.  ("Li) 

Prayer  for  Guidance. 

1  GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty; 
Hold  me  with  thy  pow'rful  hand. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 


94  HYMNS. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heav'nly  manna 

In  this  barren  wilderness  ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner; 
Be  the  Lord  my  righteousness. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 

HYMN    178.  (L.  M.) 

Following  the  Example  of  Christ. 

1  WHENE'ER  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

2  O  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 
How  mild,  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

3  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

4  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love ; 
Then,  if  we  bear  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

5  But,  ah !  how  blind,  how  weak  we  are ! 
How  frail,  how  apt  to  turn  aside ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care  ; 

We  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

6  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be  ; 
Make  us,  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
O  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee. 

HYMN    179.  (S  M> 

Duties. 

1  A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never  dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky : 

2  From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil : 
O  may  it  all  my  pow'rs  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 


HYMNS.  95 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live, 
And  Oh!  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give  : 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely ; 
Assur'd  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

HYMN   180.  CC.  M.) 

"  Forgetting  those  things  which  are  behind"   <SfC. 
Phil.  iii.  13,  14. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around, 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on, 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

HYMN    181.  (C  M.) 

Doubting. 

1  THE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

On  contrite  hearts  bestow ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart,  or  no? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But  when  I  cry,  "  My  strength  renew," 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

4  I  see  thy  saints  with  comfort  fill'd, 

When  in  thy  house  of  pray'r ; 


96  HYMNS. 

But  still  in  bondage  I  am  held, 
And  find  no  comfort  there. 

5  O  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache; 
Decide  this  doubt  for  me ; 
And  if  it  be  not  broken,  break ; 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

HYMN    182.  (CM.) 

Desires  after  renewed  holiness. 

1  0  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heav'nly  frame  ! 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  1 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd; 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still : 
But  now  I  feel  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  the  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God ; 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

HYMN   183.  (1'IU 

Trials. 

1  'TIS  my  happiness  below, 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross ; 
But  the  Saviour's  pow'r  to  know, 
Sanctifying  ev'ry  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all ; 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 

No  chastisement  by  the  way, 


HYMNS.  97 

Might  I  not  with  reason  fear 
I  should  be  a  cast-away  1 

4  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 
Trials  give  new  life  to  pray'r ; 
Bring  me  to  my  Saviour's  feet, 
Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

HYMN    184.  (C.  M.) 

Habitual  Devotion. 

1  WHILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Pow'r, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd : 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  fill'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  pow'r  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar: 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'ry  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  pray'r. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill; 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gath'ring  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

HYMN    185. 

Walking  with  God. 

1  SINCE  I  've  known  a  Saviour's  name, 

And  sin's  strong  fetters  broke, 
Careful  without  care  I  am, 

Nor  feel  my  easy  yoke : 
Joyful  now  my  faith  to  show, 

I  find  his  service  my  reward, 
All  the  work  I  do  below 

Is  light,  for  such  a  Lord. 

2  To  the  desert  or  the  cell, 

Let  others  blindly  fly, 
5 


98  HYMNS. 

In  this  evil  world  I  dwell, 

Nor  fear  its  enmity  ; 
Here  I  find  an  house  of  pray'r, 

To  which  I  inwardly  retire ; 
Walking  unconcern'd  in  care, 

And  unconsum'd  in  fire. 

3  O  that  all  the  world  might  know 

Of  living,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Find  their  heav'n  begun  below, 

And  here  thy  goodness  see ; 
Walk  in  all  the  works  prepar'd 

By  thee  to  exercise  their  grace, 
Till  they  gain  their  full  reward, 

And  see  thee  face  to  face. 

HYMN   186.  CL.  M.) 

Heaven  seen  by  Faith. 

1  AS,  when  the  weary  trav'lev  gains 

The  height  of  some  commanding  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 
He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still; 

2  So,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 

By  faith  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  hope  of  heav'n  his  spirit  cheers  ; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  sorrows  past; 
Nor  any  future  conflict  fears, 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  O  Lord,  on  thee  our  hopes  we  stay, 

To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode ; 
Assur'd  thy  love  will  far  o'erpay 
The  hardest  labours  of  the  road. 

HYMN   187.  (TV.  4.) 

"  I  would  not  live  alway."    Job  vii.  16. 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter'd  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway ;  no — welcome  the  tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 


HYMNS. 

There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  how  o'er  the  bright  plains. 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul! 


XI.     DEATH. 

HYMN    188.  (C  M.) 

Job.  xiv.  1,  2.  5,  6. 

1  FEW  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  wo, 

O  man,  of  woman  born  ! 
Thy  doom  is  written  :  "  Dust  thou  art, 
"  To  dust  thou  shalt  return." 

2  Behold  the  emblem  of  thy  state 

In  flow'rs  that  bloom  and  die, 
Or  in  the  shadow's  fleeting  form 
That  mocks  the  gazer's  eye. 

3  Determin'd  are  the  days  that  fly 

Successive  o'er  thy  head  ; 
The  number'd  hour  is  on  the  wing, 
That  lays  thee  with  the  dead. 

4  Great  God  !  afflict  not,  in  thy  wrath, 

The  short  allotted  span, 
That  bounds  the  few  and  weary  days 
Of  pilgrimage  to  man. 

HYMN    189.  (C  M) 

1  HARK !  from  the  tombs  a  mournful  sound  ; 

Mine  ears  attend  the  cry; 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
"  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

"  In  spite  of  all  your  tow'rs; 
"  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head 
"  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God !  is  this  our  certain  doom  7 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more? 


100  HYMNS. 

4  Grant  us  the  pow'r  of  quick'ning  grace 
To  raise  our  souls  to  thee, 
That  we  may  view  thy  glorious  face 
To  all  eternity. 

HYMN    190.  (S.M.) 

Job  xiv.  11 — 14. 

1  THE  mighty  flood  that  rolls 

Its  torrents  to  the  main, 
Can  ne'er  recall  its  waters  lost 
From  that  abyss  again: 

2  So  days,  and  years,  and  time, 

Descending  down  to  night, 
Can  thenceforth  never  more  return 
Back  to  the  sphere  of  light: 

3  And  man,  when  in  the  grave, 

Can  never  quit  its  gloom, 
Until  th'  eternal  morn  shall  wake 
The  slumber  of  the  tomb. 

4  O  may  I  find,  in  death, 

A  hiding-place  with  God, 
Secure  from  wo  and  sin  ;  till  call'd 
To  share  his  bless'd  abode ! 

5  Cheer'd  by  this  hope,  I  wait, 

Through  toil,  and  care,  and  grief, 
Till  my  appointed  course  is  run, 
And  death  shall  bring  relief. 

HYMN    191. 

1  VITAL  spark  of  heav'nly  flame ! 
Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame  ! 
Trembling,  hoping,  ling'ring,  flying, 
Oh !  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark!  they  whisper!  angels  say, 
Sister  spirit,  come  away  ! 
VVTiat  is  this  absorbs  me  quite ; 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears  ! 
Heav'n  opens  on  my  eyes !  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring ! 
Lend,  lend  your  wings !  I  mount !  I  fly ! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory ! 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting ! 


HYMNS.  101 

XII.      JUDGMENT. 

HYMN    192.  (C  M.) 

1  WHEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face ; 
Oh !  how  shall  I  appear ! 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought ; 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclos'd 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
Oh !  how  shall  I  appear ! 

4  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 

Who  does  her  sins  lament, 
That  faith  in  Christ's  atoning  blood 
Shall  endless  wo  prevent. 

5  Then  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  thine  only  Son  has  died 
To  make  that  pardon  sure. 

HYMN    193.  (S.  M.) 

1  AND  will  the  Judge  descend  1 

And  must  the  dead  arise  1 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  1 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound ; 
And  through  the  num'rous  guilty  throng 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

"  To  everlasting  flame, 
"  For  rebel  angels  first  prepar'd, 
"  Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day  : 
When  earth  and  heav'n  before  his  face 
Astonish'd  shrink  away  1 

5  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread! 


102  HYMNS. 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 

HYMN    194.  (II  7) 

1  GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 

The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  : 
The  trumpet  sounds  ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contain'd  before ; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding: 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepar'd  to  meet  him. 

3  But  sinners,  fill'd  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  his  wrath  prevailing  ; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing : 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone ; 
Trembling  tftey  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepar'd  to  meet  him. 

4  Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated : 
Beneath  his  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

HYMN    195.  (HL  l.) 

St.  Luke  xiii.  24—27. 

1  SEEK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate, 
Enter  ere  it  be  too  late ; 

Many  ask  to  enter  there, 
When  too  late  to  offer  pray'r. 

2  God  from  mercy's  seat  shall  rise, 
And  for  ever  bar  the  skies  : 


HYMNS.  -  103 

Then,  though  sinners  cry  without, 
He  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not" 

3  Mournfully  will  they  exclaim ; 

"  Lord  !  we  have  profess'd  thy  name ; 
"  We  have  eat  with  thee,  and  heard 
"  Heav'nly  teaching  in  thy  word." 

4  Vain,  alas !  will  be  their  plea, 
Workers  of  iniquity ; 

Sad  their  everlasting  lot ; 

Christ  will  say,  "  I  know  you  not." 

XIII.     ETERNITY. 

HYMN   196.  (S.  M.) 

1  OH!  where  shall  rest  be  found ! 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul : 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath : 
Oh !  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 

HYMN    197.  (C.  »L> 

2  Corinthians  iv.  18. 

1  HOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 

Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangers  to  the  skies ! 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 

They  fade  upon  the  sight ; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 
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104  HYMNS. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain  1 

With  conscious  sighs  we  own  ; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  O  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades! 

5  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever  blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim  ! 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

7  Then  shall,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise, 
To  those  bright  scenes  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

HYMN   198.  (C  M.) 

1  COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue ; 

And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 

Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease  ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  fur  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more ; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There,  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright !) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines ; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  the  angelic  choir. 


HYMNS.  105 

HYMN   199.  (C  M.) 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flovv'rs ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Bright  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start,  and  shrink 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  trembling  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that,  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  Ave  love 
With  faith's  illumin'd  eyes! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  not  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  200.  (C  M.) 

1  SHOULD  nature's  charms,  to  please  the  eye, 

In  sweet  assemblage  join, 
All  nature's  charms  would  droop  and  die, 
Jesus,  compar'd  with  thine. 

2  Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display'd, 

And  vain  her  blooming  store; 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade, 
Her  beauty  is  no  more. 

3  But,  ah  !  how  far  from  mortal  sight 

The  Lord  of  glory  dwells ! 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals. 

4  O  could  my  longing  spirit  rise 

On  strong  immortal  wing, 
And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King ! 

5  There  thousands  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  there,  (divine  employ  !) 

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106  HYMNS. 

The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat 
In  songs  of  endless  joy. 

6  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day 
O'er  all  the  blissful  place ; 
Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay, 
And  die  to  see  thy  face  ? 

HYMN   201.  (HI.  l.) 

Revelation  vii.  9,  &c. 

1  WHO  are  these  in  bright  array  ? 
This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day 
Tuning  their  triumphant  song  ? 

"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 
"  Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
"  Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain  ; 
"  New  dominion  ev'ry  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 
These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 
Seal'd  with  his  eternal  name  : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 
Victor  palms  in  ev'ry  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might 
More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 
On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 
Shall  to  living  fountains  load  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 
Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears ; 
And,  for  ever  from  their  eyes 
God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

XIV.     MISCELLANEOUS. 

HYMN   202.  C.  M.) 

Genesis  xxviii.  20,  21. 

1  GOD  of  our  fathers !  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  blest, 
Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage ; 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  0  spread  thy  shelf  ring  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wand'rings  cease, 


HYMNS.  107 

And,  at  our  Father's  lov'cl  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

4  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  pray'rs  implore  ; 
And  thou,  the  Lord,  shalt  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

HYMN   203.  (ill.  3.) 

1  Chronicles  xxix.  10 — 13, 

1  BLESS'D  be  thou,  the  God  of  Israel, 

Thou,  our  Father,  and  our  Lord  ! 
Bless'd  thy  majesty  for  ever ! 
Ever  be  thy  name  ador'd ! 

2  Thine,  0  Lord,  are  pow'r  and  greatness. 

Glory,  vict'ry,  are  thine  own ; 

All  is  thine  in  earth  and  heav'n, 

Over  all  thy  boundless  throne, 

3  Riches  come  of  thee,  and  honour ; 

Pow'r  and  might  to  thee  belong ; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  thine  to  make  us  strong. 

4  Lord  our  God !  for  these,  thy  bounties, 

Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 
To  thy  Name,  for  ever  glorious, 
Ever  we  address  our  praise ! 

HYMN  204.  (C.  M.) 

Proverbs  iii.  13 — 17. 

1  OH !  happy  is  the  man  Avho  hears 

Religion's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days ; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth, 
And  heav'nly  crowns  displays. 

4  And,  as  her  holy  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


108  HYMNS. 

HYMN   205.  (L.  M.) 

Isaiah  xl.  6—8. 

1  THE  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets, 

And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold ; 
As  careless  of  the  noon-day  heats, 
And  fearless  of  the  evrning  cold. 

2  Nipp'd  by  the  wind's  unkindly  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  more  fervent  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows ; 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colours  shine, 

And  sweeter  than  the  op'ning  rose. 
i  But,  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new  rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine ; 
Revive  with  ever-curing  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  and  death  devour, 

If  heav'n  shall  recompense  our  pains ; 
Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flow'r, 
If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains. 

HYMN  206.  (C.  M.) 

Isaiah  xl.  27—31. 

1  WHY  mournest  thou,  my  anxious  soul, 

Despairing  of  relief, 
As  if  the  Lord  o'erlook'd  thy  cares, 
Or  pitied  not  thy  grief? 

2  Hast  thou  not  known,  hast  thou  not  heard, 

That  firm  remains  on  high, 
The  everlasting  throne  of  Him 
Who  made  the  earth  and  sky? 

3  Art  thou  afraid  his  pow'r  will  fail 

In  sorrow's  evil  day? 
Can  the  Creator's  mighty  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 

4  Supreme  in  wisdom  as  in  pow'r 

The  rock  of  ages  stands ; 
Thou  canst  not  search  his  mind,  nor  trace 
The  working  of  his  hands. 


HYMNS.  109 

5  He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 

Supports  the  fainting  heart ; 
And  courage  in  the  evil  hour 
His  heav'nly  aids  impart. 

6  Mere  human  energy  shall  faint, 

And  youthful  vigour  cease ; 
But  those  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 

7  They,  with  unwearied  step,  shall  tread 

The  path  of  life  divine ; 
With  growing  ardour  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

8  On  eagles'  wings  they  mount,  they  sour 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love ; 
Till,  past  the  sphere  of  earth  and  sin, 
They  rise  to  heav'n  above. 

HYMN   207.  (C.  M.) 

Isaiah  Mi.  15. 

1  THUS  speaks  the  High  and  Lofty  One ; 

My  throne  is  fix'd  on  high ; 
There,  through  eternity,  I  hear 
The  praises  of  the  sky : 

2  Yet,  looking  down,  I  visit  oft 

The  humble,  hallow'd  cell ; 
And,  with  the  penitent  who  mourn, 
'Tis  my  delight  to  dwell. 

3  My  presence  heals  the  wounded  heart, 

The  sad  in  spirit  cheers, 
My  presence,  from  the  bed  of  dust, 
The  contrite  sinner  rears. 

4  I  dwell  with  all  my  humble  saints 

While  they  on  earth  remain ; 
And  they,  exalted,  dwell  with  me, 
With  me  for  ever  reign. 

HYMN   208.  (II  1) 

HabaMuk  iii.  17 — 19. 

1  ALTHOUGH  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
The  budding  fig-tree  droop  and  die. 

No  oil  the  olive  yield  ; 
Yet  will  I  trust  me  in  my  God, 
Yea,  bend  rejoicing  to  his  rod, 

And  by  his  grace  be  heal'd. 

2  Though  fields,  in  verdure  once  array'd, 
By  whirlwinds  desolate  be  laid, 

Or  parch'd  by  scorching  beam  ; 


110  HYMNS. 

Still  in  the  Lord  shall  be  my  trust, 
My  joy ;  for,  though  his  frown  is  just, 
His  mercy  is  supreme. 

3  Though  from  the  fold  the  flock  decay, 
Though  herds  lie  famish'd  o'er  the  lea, 

And  round  the  empty  stall ; 
My  seul  above  the  wreck  shall  rise, 
Its  better  joys  are  in  the  skies; 

There  God  is  all  in  all. 

4  In  God  my  strength,  howe'er  distrest, 
I  yet  will  hope,  and  calmly  rest, 

Nay,  triumph  in  his  love ; 
My  ling'ring  soul,  my  tardy  feet, 
Free  as  the  hind  he  makes  and  fleet, 

To  speed  my  course  above. 

HYMN   209.  (CM.) 

St.  John  xiv.  6. 

1  THOU  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth,  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  life,  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conqu'ring  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

HYMN  210.  (S.  M.) 

Philippians  ii.  12,  13. 

1  HEIRS  of  unending  life, 

While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
0  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  perform'd  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 


HYMNS.  Ill 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 
'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  pow'r  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too ! 

HYMN  211.  OH.  l) 

Ephesians  v,  14 — 17. 

1  SINNER !  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep, 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Raise  thy  spirit  dark  and  dead, 
Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

2  Wake  from  sleep,  arise  from  death, 
See  the  bright  and  living  path : 
Watchful  tread  that  path ;  be  wise, 
Leave  thy  folly,  seek  the  skies. 

3  Leave  thy  folly,  cease  from  crime, 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time; 
Life  secure  without  delay, 

Evil  is  the  mortal  day. 

4  Be  not  blind  and  foolish  still, 
Call'd  of  Jesus,  learn  his  will : 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night, 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

HYMN   212.  (C  M.) 

Hebrews  xii.  1,  2. 

1  LO  !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 

Encompass  us  around ; 
Men  once  like  us  with  suff'ring  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crown'd. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspir'd,  . 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race; 
And,  freed  from  ev'ry  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction's  path, 
Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Rewarder  of  our  faith  : 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  him  set, 

And  mov'd  by  pitying  love, 
Endur'd  the  cross,  despis'd  the  shame, 
And  now  he  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we,  to  God's  right  hand ! 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  his  saints 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 
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112  HYMNS. 

XV.     GLORIA     PATRI. 

N.  B.  The  metre  marks,  affixed  to  the  preceding  Hymns,  have  reference  to  a  division 
of  the  metres,  founded  on  the  nature  of  the  verse,  into  lour  classes,  marked— I.,  Ii, 
EL,  IV. 

Class  I.  includes  common,  long,  and  short  metre?,  marked— C.  M,  L.  M.,  B.  M. 
Class  n.  includes  the  other  Iambick  metres,  eight  in  number,  marked — II.  ].,  II.  2.,  H.  3., 
U.  4.,   &c,  which  may  be  named ;   Two,  one;  7'wo,  two ;  Two,  three ;  &c. 

Class  III.  includes  theTrochaick  metres,  being  five  in  number,  marked— III.  1.,   III.  2., 
III.  3.,    &c.  which  may  be  named ;    Three,  one ;  Three,  two  ;  &c. 

Class  TV.  includes  the  metres  consisting  chiefly  of  triplets,  being  five  in  number,  mark- 
ed—IV.  1.,  IV.  2.,    TV.  3.,  <fcc.  and  may  he  named ;  Four,  one ;  Four,  two  ;  &c. 

CLASS   I. 
C.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  Ave  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

L.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

S.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be, 
As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


CLASS   II. 
II.  1. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heav'n's  triumphant  host, 

And  saints  on  earth  adore ; 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

II.  2. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

The  God  whom  heav'n's  triumphant  host, 

And  suff'ring  saints  on  earth  adore; 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is.  ami  so  shall  last 

"When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 


HYMNS.  113 

II.  3. 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  giv'n, 
By  all  in  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

II.  4. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  address'd, 
As  heretofore 
It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so 
For  evermore. 

II.  5. 

To  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heav'n, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  giv'n. 

II.  6. 

Eternal  praise  be  given, 

And  songs  of  highest  worth, 
By  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
To  God,  sypreme  confessed, 

To  Christ,  his  only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  blessed, 

Eternal  Three  in  One. 

II.  7. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  bless'd, 

Supreme  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 
Eternal  Three  in  One  confess'd, 

Be  highest  glory  given, 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

II.  8. 

By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heav'n. 
Be  everlasting  glory  giv'n, 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit ;  equal  Three 
In  undivided  Unity, 

Ere  time  had  yet  its  course  begun  : 
As  was,  and  is,  be  highest  praise, 
As  still  shall  be  through  endless  days. 


114  HYMNS. 

CLASS   III. 

III.  1. 

Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be ! 

III.  2. 

Praise  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him  all  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

III.  3. 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

III.  4. 

To  the  Father,  thron'd  in  heaven, 
To  the  Saviour,  Christ,  his  Son, 

To  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One : 

As  of  old,  the  Trinity 

Still  is  worshipp'd,  still  shall  be. 

III.  5. 

Great  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  join'd  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne: 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 


CLASS   IT. 
IV.  I. 

By  angels  in  heav'n 

Of  ev'ry  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  address'd ; 
To  God  in  three  persons, 

One  God  ever  bless'd, 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  ever  shall  be. 


HYMNS.  115 

IV.  2. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  hless'd, 
Tli'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 

Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  3. 

All  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  the  Son, 

All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  bless'd, 
The  holy,  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 

Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  address'd. 

IV.  4. 

0  Father  Almighty,  to  thee  be  address'd, 
With  Christ,  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  bless'd, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heav'n, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  giv'n. 

IV.  5. 

All  glory  and  praise  to  the  Father  be  given, 
The  Son  and  the  Spirit  from  earth  and  from  heaven 
As  was,  and  is  now.  be  supreme  adoration, 
And  ever  shall  be,  to  the  God  of  salvation. 

For  Hymns  145  and  185. 

To  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  address'd : 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past,     , 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so 

While  endless  ages  last. 

When  used  to  Hymn  185,  in  line  6,  read. 
As  was  throughout  the  ages  past. 

Come,  let  us  adore  him,  come,  bow  at  his  feet, 
O  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet  3 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 


5T  Whenever  the  Hymns  are  used  at  the  celebration  of  divine  service, 
a  certain  portion  or  portions  nf  the  Psalms  of  David  in  metre  shall 
also  be  sung. 


116 
A   TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINES, 

Showing  where  to  find  each  Hymn  by  the  beginning. 
Page. 


A  charge  to  keep  I  have,  94 

Ah,  how  shall  tallen  man,  10 

Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  !  3w 

All  glorious  God,  What  hyi  mis  of  praise,  11 


Almighty  Father!  bless  the  word,  23 

Almighty  Lord!  before  thy  throne,  43 

Although  the  vine  its  fruits  deny  109 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God,  5U 

And  wilt  thou,  O  eternal  God,  53 

And  will  the  .Judge  descend  ?  101 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done,  20 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat,  70 

Arise,  my  soul!  with  rapture  rise!  87 

As  panting  in  the  sultry  beam,  83 

As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains,  96 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays,  29 
As  the  sweet  flow'r  that  scents  the  mom,  67 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun,  86 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve,  95 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake,  19 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  81 

Begin,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay,  5 
Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth,  80 

Be  still  my  heart !  these  anxious  cares,  82 

Bless'd  be  thou,  the  God  of  Israel,  107 

Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  soft'ning  heart  60 

Bless'd  is  the  tie  that  hinds  17 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind  35 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King,  76 

Christ  from  the  dead  is  rais'd,  and  made  39 

Chris;  the  Lord  is  ris'u  to-day,  38 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator,  come,  40 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove,  41 

Come,  let  our  voices  join,  58 
Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid 

heart,  104 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  77 

Deluded  souls !  that  dream  of  heaven,  74 

risown'd  of  heaven,  by  man  oppresaM,  57 

Doxologics,                          112,  113,  111,  115 

Dread  .Jehovah !  God  of  nations!  44 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy  !  7 

Faith  is  the  Christian's  evidence  73 
Far   from   my  thoughts,    vain  world, 

he  gone,  22 

Father  of  mercies !  in  thy  word  3 

Father  of  all,  whose  love  profound,  42 

Father  of  mercies!  how  thine  ear,  53 

Father,  to  thee,  my  soul  I  lift,  14 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss  82 

Few  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  wo,  99 

Fountain  of  mercy,  Cod  of  love,  45 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies,  54 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains,  56 
From  whence  these  direful  omens  round  36 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  tins  night,  88 

Glory  to  the  Father  give,  59 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way,  10 

God  of  the  seas !  thine  awful  voice  62 

God  of  our  Fathers!  by  whose  hand  106 

Go  forth  ye  heralds,  in  my  name  51 

"Go  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord,  53 

Grace!  'tis  a  charming  sound!  15 

Great  liret  of  beings!  mighty  Lord,  4 

Great  God .'  this  sacred  day  of  thine,  21 

Great  God!  to  thee  my  evening  song,  89 

Great  God !  what  do  I  see  and  bear!  102 
Great  God !  with  wonder  and  with  praise    3 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah,  93 


Hail,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 

I  hoi  u i  t lie  Lord's  Anointed, 

]  lark!  from  the  tombs  a  mournful  sound,  99 

Hark !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes,  23 


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Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing,  25 
Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise  ;  68 
Hear,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan,  82 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  de- 
clares, 66 
He  dies !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies !  39 
ie  !  let  every  knee  be  bent,  41 
Heirs  of  unending  life,  110 
High  on  the  bending  willows  hung,  37 
How  beauteous  are  their  leet  29 
How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 

Lord,  75 

How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys  103 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies,  14 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart  33 

How  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run,  67 

How  wondrous  and  great  57 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord,  16 

In  loud  exalted  strains,  21 

Inspire!  and  nearer  or  prayer,  91 

1  would  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stay  98 

Jesus !  and  shall  it  ever  be,  92 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope,  92 

Jesus,  Saviour  of  my  soul,  75 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  54 

Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow  77 

Let  heaven  arise,  let  earth  appear,  5 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue,  91 

Like  Noah's  weary  dove,  15 

Lord!  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  23 

Lord!  fa- the  just  thou  dost  provide,  63 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see  60 

Lord,  my  God,  I  long  to  know,  78 

Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling,  61 

Lord!  unafflicted,  undismay'd,  84 

Lo!  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses.  111 
Lord,  with  glowing   heart   I'd   praise 

thee  78 

Mercy,  descending  from  above,  60 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread1?  50 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be  32 

My  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up,  65 

My  grateful  soul,  for  ever  praise,  13 

Aly  op'ning  eyes  with  rapture  see  22 

My  Saviour  hanging  on  the  tree,  35 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord,  17 

Now  from  the  attar  of  our  hearts,  90 

Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r  44 

Now  the  shades  of  nigra  are  gone;  83 

O'er  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God  31 

O  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice  48 

O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears  107 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God,  96 

O  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord,  42 

O,  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth  49 

O  let  triumphant  faith  dispel,  74 

( in  /.ion,  and  on  Lebanon,  56 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God,  55 

<>  thai  my  load  of  sin  were  gone!  72 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry,  71 

O  thou,  in  whose  all-searching  sight  33 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead,  40 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found !  103 
Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive 

moan  63 


Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

l'rayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire,  70 

Rich  are  the  joys  which  cannot  die,  CI 
Rise,   crown'd    with    lisrht,    imperial 

Salem  rise !  30 

Rise,  ray  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings,  7G 

Rise,'U  my  soul,  the  hours  review,  72 

Rock  of  ages !  cleft  for  me,  73 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong,  46 

Salvation !  O  the  joyful  sound,  12 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing,  13 

Saviour,  when  in  dust,  to  thee  31 

Saviour !  when  night  involves  the  skies,  86 

Saviour !  who  thy  flock  art  feeding,  46 

See,  hi  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord,  27 

Seek,  my  soul,  the  narrow  gate,  102 
Should  nature's  charms,  to  please  the 

eye,  105 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing ;  26 

Since  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain,  37 

Since  I  've  known  a  Saviour's  name,  97 

Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love,  15 

Sinner!  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep,  111 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  %  67 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day  90 

Soldiers  of  Christ  arise,  47 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang  ;  81 

S'ay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay,  72 

Sov'reign  Ruler  of  the  skies,  9 

The  day  is  past  and  gone  ;  90 

The  gentle  Saviour  calls  47 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise,  79 

The  God  of  lite,  whose  constant  care  28 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  8 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine,  95 

The  mighty  flood  that  rolls  100 
The    morning    flowers    display   their 

sweets,  108 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pin'd  26 

The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose,  C2 

There  is  aland  of  pure  delight,  105 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high,  7 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts,  69 


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36 
96 
51 
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This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made. 
Thou  art  the  way ;  to  thee  alone 
Though  I  should  seek  to  wash  me  clean 
Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  power, 
Thus  speaks  the  High  and  Lolly  One ; 
Time  hastens  on  :  ye  longing  saints 
'Tis  finish'd;  so  the  Saviour  cried  ; 
'Tis  my  happiness  below, 
To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 
To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 
To  thee  let  my  first  off'rings  rise, 
To  thy  temple  I  repair ; 
Triumphant  Zion  !  lift  thy  head 
Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame  ! 
We  give  immortal  praise 
Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
When  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh, 
When  gath'ring  clouds  around  I  view, 
Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
When  Jesus  left  his  heavenly  throne, 
When,  Lord,  to  this  our  Western  land, 
When,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies,  85 
When  those  we  love  are  snatch'd  away,    66 
When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild 

tempest  is  streaming, 
When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 
While  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice, 
While  shepherd's  watch'd  their  flocks 

by  night, 
While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  power, 
With  joy  shall  I  behold  the  day 
Witness,  ye  men  and  angels,  now 
Who  are  these  in  bright  array?  106 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom,  34 

Why  mournest  thou,  my  anxious  soul,    108 
Ve  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know,  38 

Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains,  6 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God,       69 
Youth,  when  devoted  to  the  Lord  48 


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IN  D 

Page. 
I.  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES.     .    -    3 

II.  CREATION 4 

in.  PROVIDENCE 7 

TV.  REDEMPTION 10 

V.  THE  CHURCH 15 

VI.  FESTIVALS  AND  FASTS.     .     .  19 

The  Lord's  Dav, 19 

Advent,      .     ." 23 

Christmas 24 

End  of  the  Year, 27 

New- Year, 28 

Epiphany, 29 

Lent, 31 

Passion  Week  and  Good  Friday,    .  34 

Easter, 37 

Ascension , 39 

Whitsunday 40 

Trinity  Sunday, 42 

Fast-day, 43 

Thank?irivinLr  dav, 44 

VLL  ORDINANCES  AND  SPECIAL 

OCCASIONS 46 

Baptism, 46, 47 

Confirmation 48 

The  Lord's  Supper, 49 

Ordination,    or   Institution   of 

Ministers, 51 


E  X. 

Page. 
Consecration  of  a  Church,    .    .    .  53 

Missions, 54 

Sunday  and  Charity  Schools,    .    .  58 

Charitable  Occasions, 60 

To  be  used  at  Sea, 62 

For  the  Sick,  ........  63 

Funerals, 66 

VHI.  IMITATION  AND  WARNING.  67 
LX.  CHRISTIAN    DUTIES    AND 

AFFECTIONS 70 

Prayer, 70 

Repentance, 71 

Faitl 73 

Hope, 76 

Joy 77 

Love, 78 

Praise, ,79 

Contentment, 82 

In  Affliction, 82 

Daily  Devotion,     85,  86,  87,  8S,  89,  90 
X.  THE  CH1USTLVN  LIFE.     .    .      91 

XI.  DEATH 99 

MI.  JUDGMENT 101 

Mil.  ETERNITY 103 

XIV.  MISCELLANEOUS 106 

XV.  <;LOUL*.PATRI. 112 


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SHOWING  WHERE  TO  FIND  EACH  PSALM  OR  HYMN  BY  ITS  BEGINNING. 


PSALMS. 


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AGAINST  all  those  that  strive  with  me  399 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams  410 

At  length,  by  certain  proof's,  'tis  plain  444 

Behold,  O  God,  how  heathen  hosts  455 
Bless  God,  my  soul;  thou  Lord,  alone  483 

Bless  God,  ye  servants  that  attend  528 

Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  394 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  my  God  427 

Do  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help  424 

For  ever  bless'd  be  God  the  Lord  538 

For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise  432 

From  lowest  depths  of  wo  526 

From  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say  525 

Give  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth  422 

God  in  the  great  assembly  stands  459 

God  is  our  refuge  in  distress  414 

God's  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount  4G5 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say  523 

Happy  the  man  whose  tender  care  409 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me  419 

Hear,  O  my  people,  to  my  law  450 
He  's  blest  whose  s  as  have  pardon  gain'd  396 

He  that  has  God  bis  guardian  made  471 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  O  L(  RD  our  God  460 

How  blest  are  they,  who  always  keep  506 

How  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents  363 

How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be  472 

How  long  wilt  thru  forget  me,  Lord  373 

How  many,  Lord,  of  late  are  grown  361 

How  vast  must  their  advantage  be  528 

I'll  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord  393 

In  deep  distress  I  jfl  have  cried  521 

In  Judah  the  Almighty  's  known  448 

In  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust  440 

In  vain,  O  man  of  lawless  might  421 

I  waited  meekly  for  the  Lord  407 

JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  let  all  the  earth  476 

Jehovah  reigns,  lei  therefore  all  478 

Judge  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths  389 

Just  Judge  of  heaven,  against  my  foes  411 

Let  all  the  just  to  GoD,  with  joy  396 

Let  all  the  listening  world  attend  417 

Let  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy  433 

Let  David,  Lord,  a  constant  place  527 

Let  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise  435 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint  366 

Lord,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  prayer  429 

Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry  537 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint  431 

Lord,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king  442 

Lord,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share  501 

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Lord,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  name  422 

Lord,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land  463 
Lord,  who  's  the  happy  man  that  may    374 

My  crafty  foe,  with  flattering  art  402 
My  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  me  384 

My  soul  for  help  on  God  relies  430 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love  482 

My  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love  502 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock  377 

O  all  ye  people,  clap  your  hands  415 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing  475 

Of  mercy's  never-failing  spring  479 

O  God,  who  hast  our  troops  dispersed  428 

O  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee  431 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fully  bent  495 

O  God,  whose  former  mercies  make  496 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord  461 

O  God,  to  whom  revenge  belongs  473 

O  Israel's  Shepherd,  Joseph's  Guide  457 

O  Lord,  thou  art  my  righteous  Judge  365 
O  Lord,  my  God,  since  I  have  placed    367 

O  Lord,  my  rock,  to  thee  1  cry  391 

O  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told  411 

O  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near  440 

O  Lord,  the  Saviour  and  defence  469 

O  Lord,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart  526 

On  thee,  who  dwell'st  above  the  skies  522 

O  | naise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  504 

O  praise  the  Lord,  with  one  consent  528 

O  praise  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul  540 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy  541 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord  544 

O  praise  the  Lord  in  that  best  place  545 

O  render  thanks,  and  bless  the  LORD  486 

O  render  thanks  to  God  above  489    ' 

O  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear  522 

O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow  368 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise  499 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  crafty  foes  534 

Protect  me  from  my  cruel  foes  375 

Resolv'd  to  watch  o'er  all  my  ways  406 

Save  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll  438 

Since  I  have  placed  my  trust  in  GOD  372 

Since  'jolly  men  decay,  O  Lord  373 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song  476 

Sm-  to  die  Lord  a  new-made  song  477 

Speak,  ()  y«  judges  of  the  earth  426 

Sun-  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose  r  374 

Thai  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe  500 
Thee  will  I  bless,  my  God  and  King     '539 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  381 


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The  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise  383 
The  Lokd  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God  418 
The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord  386 
The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great  41G 

The  Lord  to  thy  request  attend  3S2 

The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake  498 
The  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord  525 
The  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's  387 
The  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose  422 
Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life  39S 
Though  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great  402 
Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast 

known  533 

Thy  chastening  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain  405 
Thy  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  restrain  366 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend  425 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song  466 
Thy   presence  why  withdraw'st  thou, 

Lord  371 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race  434 

To  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord  369 

To  God,  in  whom  I  trust  388 

To  God  I  cried,  who  to  my  help  449 

To  God,  our  never-failing  strength  458 

To  God  your  grateful  voices  raise  492 


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To  God  the  mighty  Lord  530 

To  God,  with  mournful  voice  536 

To  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God  463 

To  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint  37G 

To  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes  521 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I  465 

To  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praise  447 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend  535 

We  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless  524 

When  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  prayer  480 

When  Israel,  by  the  Almighty  led  501 

When  Sion's  God  her  sons  recall'd  524 

When  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest  53 1 

Who  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust  523 

While  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse  413 

Whom  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me  390 

Why  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God  446 

With  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth,  504 

With  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd  473 
With  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King  532 

With  restless  and  ungovem-'d  rage  363 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth  479 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy  542 

Ye  princes,  that  in  might  excel  S92 

Ye  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord  500 


TABLE 


TO  FIND  PSALMS  SUITED  TO  PARTICULAR  SUBJECTS  AND  OCCASIONS. 


ADORATION  of  God,  psalms  8,  65, 95,  %,  and 

145.    (See  Praise.) 
of  the  second  person  in  the 

Trinity,  psalm  47. 
Advent,  psalms  proper  for,  18,  verse  8,  &c. 

50,  89,  96,  97,  98,  and  146,  verse  6,  &c. 
Afflicted,  prayer  of,  psalms  13,  42,  94,  102, 

119,  verse  81,  <fcc,  and  psalm  143. 

,  comfort  of,  psalm  119,  verse  49,  &c. 

,  complaint  of,   psalms  42,  77,    102, 

114,  verse  81,  &c,  awl  psalm  143. 

,  psalm  proper  for,  119. 

Afflictions,  benefits  of,  psalm  94,  verses  12, 

13,  and  14 ;  psalm  119,  verses  65,  66,  67,  68, 

71,  and  75. 
,  deliverance  from  them  celebrated, 

psalms  34  and  107. 
Aged  Saint,  prayer  of,   psalm  71,  verses  17 

and  IS. 
Alms-giving,  psalm  41,  verses  1,  2,  and  3 ;  and 

psalm  112. 
Angels  guard  the  righteous,  psalm  34,  verse 

7,  and  psalm  91,  verses  11  and  12. 
called  on  to  praise  the  Lord,  psalm 

103,  verses  19,  20,  and  21. 
Ascension,  psalms  24,  47,  and  68,  verse  18,  &c. 
Ash-Wednesday,  psalms  proper  for,  51  and 

130.    (See  Penitential.) 
Assistance  from  God,  psalms  138  and  144. 
Atheism,    practical,    punishment   denounced 

against,  psalm  14. 
,  prevalence  of,  lamented,  psalms  10 

and  12. 
Attributes  of  God,  psalm  36.  verse  5,  &c. ; 

psalms  111,  145,  116,  and  147. 
Blessing  of  God  on  temporal   business  and 

comforts,  psalm  127. 
Blessings  of  a  family,  psalm  128. 
,    temporal,    promised,    psalm    144, 

verse  12  to  the  end. 
,  promised  to  the  righteous,  psalms  1, 

32,  122,  and  128. 
Blood  of  Christ,  cleansing  from  sin,  prefigured 

by  the  ceremonies  of  the  law,  psalm  51. 
Brotherly  love,  psalm  133. 
Care  of  God  over  his  saints,  psalm  34. 
Charity  to  the  poor.     (^eeAhns-giring.) 
Charitable  man,  blessings  promised  to,  psalm 

41,  verses  1,  2,  and  3. 
Children,  comforts  of,  psalm  127,  verses  3, 

4,  and  5. 
instructed  in  God's  law,  psalm  78, 

verse  6,  &c,  psalm  1 19,  verse  9,  &c. 
Christ,  the  true  David,   psalms  35  and  89. 

(See  David.) 
,  covenant  made  with  him  typified  by 

David,  psalm  89. 
■  ,  divinity  of,   psalm  45,   verse  6,  &c, 

psalms  47  and  110. 

,  his  incarnation,  psalm  40,  verse  6,  &e. 

,  David   in  the  person  of,  describes  his 

sorrows  and  the  malice  and  persecution  of 

his  enemies,   and  prays  for  deliverance, 

psalms  22,  35,  41,  and  55.  I 


Christ,  his  death  and  sufferings  set  forth  in 

the  person  of  David,  psalms  22,  35,  40,  41, 

55,  and  69. 
,   his  resurrection    predicted,   psalm  2, 

psalm  16,  verse  9,  &c,  psalm  69,  verse  29, 

Sec.,  psalm  118,  verse  22,  &c. 
,  his  ascension  celebrated,  psalms  24, 47. 

68,  &c. 
,  his  exaltation  in  his  human  nature  to 

his  Mediatorial  Kingdo?n,  psalm  2,  verse 

7  to  the  end;  psalms  8,  21,  72,  89,  110, 118. 

and  132. 
,  his  glorification  in  his  human  nature, 

psalm  8. 
,  his  love  to   his  Church   celebrated, 

psalm  45. 
,  his  love  to  his  enemies,  psalm  35,  verse 

11,  etc. 
,  his  glory  and  power,  psalm  45,  verse 

2,  &c. 
,  his   kingdom  among  the  Gentiles, 

psalms,  72,  87,  110,  and  132. 

,  a  Priest  and  King,  psalm  110. 

,  our  strength  and  righteousness,  psalm 

71,  verses  14,  15,  and  16. 
,  his  first  and  second  coming,  psalms  50, 

96,  97,  and  98. 
Christmas  day,  psalm  45 ;  psalm  85,  three  last 

verses  ;  psalms  89,  110,  and  132. 
Church,  established  by  God,  psalm  44 
,  built  on  Jesus  Christ,  psalm  118, 

verse  22,  &c. 

,  gathered  and  settled,  psalm  132. 

,    its    beauty,    worship,  and  order, 

psalms  48  and  122. 

,  the  birth  place  of  Saints,  psalm  37. 

,  safety  and  joy  in  it,  psalm  27,  verse 

4,  &c,  psalms  48  and  84. 

,  destruction  of  its  enemies,  psalm  76. 

-,  Gentiles  gathered  into  it,  psalms  45 


and  47. 

,  God  defends  it  and  fights  for  it,  psalms 

20,  46,  125,  and  135. 
— ,  Christ's  love  to  it,  psalm  45. 

God's  presence  in  it,  and  delight  in 


it,  psalms  34  and  132. 

,  the  garden  of  the  Lord,  psalm  92, 

verse  12,  &c. 

,  the  spouse  of  Christ,  psalm  45. 

— ,  its  increase,  psalm  67. 

in  affliction,  psalms  44,  80,  and  89, 


verse  38,  &c. 

,  comforted,  psalm  125. 

,  the  honour  and  safety  of  a  nation, 

psalm  48. 
«  its  festivals  joyfully  attended,  psalm 

122. 
Comfort  and  support  in  God,  psalm  4,  psalm 

16,  verse  5,  <kc,  psalms  32,  34,  46,  and  94, 

verse  12,  &c. 

and  support  in  God  from  a  view  of 


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his  past  mercies,  psalm  77,  verse  10,  &c 

and  support  in  sadness,  prayed  for, 

psalms  102  and  142. 


TABLE  TO  FIND  PSALMS  SUITED  TO  PARTICULAR  SUBJECTS. 

Comfort  and  support  of  God's  Spirit  prayed 
for,  psalms  42,  43,  and  51. 

Communion  of  Saints,  psalm  10,  verses  4  and 
5 ;  psalm  133. 

Complaint  of  absence  from  public  worship, 
psalm  42. 

o{ sickness,  psalm  6. 

of  temptation  and  spiritual  afflic- 
tion, psalm  42. 

of  the  prevalence  of  impiety  and 


wickedness,  psalms  10  and  12. 

of  quarrelsome  neighbours,  psalm 


of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and 


11. 


body,  psalms  102  and  143. 
Compassion  of  Goo,  psalms  103  and  145,  verse 

9  to  the  end. 
Confession*  of  sin,   repentance,   and  pardon, 

psalms  32,  38,  51,  130,  and  143. 
Confirmation,  psalms  proper  for,  19,  verse  7, 

&c,  25,  verse  7,  &c,  34,  verse  11,,  &c,  51, 

verse  9,  <fec,  119,  verse  9,  &C.,  verse  33, 

&c,  verse  103,  &c. 
Conscience,  its  euilt  relieved,  psalms  32  and 

130. 
Consecration  of  a  church,  psalm  132,  verse 

7,  A:c.     (See  Office  of  Consecration.) 
Contention,  complained  of,  psalm  120. 
Contrition,  an  act  of,  psalms  25  and  51. 
Converse  with  God,  psalm  63. 
Conversion  of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  psalms  87, 

96,  106,  and  126. 
Corruption  of  manners  general,  psalms  11 

and  12. 
Counsel  and  support  from  God,  psalms  16 

and  119. 
Courage  in  death,  psalm  16. 
Covenant  made  with  Christ  in  the  person  of 

David,  psalm  89. 
Creation  and  Providence,  psalms  33, 104, 135, 

136,  147,  and  143. 
Cheatires,   no  trust  in  them,   and  God  all 

sufficient,  psalm  33,  verse  12  to  the  end  ; 

psalms  62  and  146. 

praising  God,  psalm  148. 

David,  in  his  sufferings,  deliverances,  kingdom, 

&c,  a  type  of  Christ,  psalms  2,  18,  21,  22, 

35,  40,  44,  45,  55,  69,  72,  89,  109,  110,  118, 

and  132.    (See  Christ.) 
Death,  courage  in,  psalm  16,  and  psalm  23, 

verse  4,  «V:c. 

,  deliverance  from,  psalm  31  and  113. 

— —  of  Christ,  psalms  22  and  69. 

of  saints  and  sinners,  psalms  37  and  49. 

the  effect  of  sin,  psalm  90. 

Defence  and  salvation  in  God,  psalms  3,  18, 

61,  and  121. 
Delaying  sinners  warned,  psalm  95,  verse  7, 

&c. 
Delight  in  God,  psalms  18,  42,  63,  73,  and  84. 
Deliverance  bi-21111  and  perfected,  Psalm  85. 

from  despair,  psalm  18. 

. from  deep  distress,    psalms  34 

and  40. 

from  death,  psalms  31  and  1 18. 

from  oppression  and   falsehood, 

from  persecution,  psalms  5,  7, 

from  slander,  psalms  5  and  31. 
from  shipwreck,  psalm  107,  verse 

by  prayer,  psalms  34  and  40. 
Desertion   and  distress  of  soul,   psalm   13, 
psalm  25,  verse  16,  &c,  psalms  38  and  143. 
Desire  of  knowledge,  psalm  119,  verse  33,  <tc. 
..  of  holiness,"  psalm  119,  verse  36,  ice. 


psalm  56. 
53,  and  94 


23. 


121 

Desire  of  comfort  and  succour,   psalm  119, 

verse  39,  &c. 
of  quickening  grace,  psalm  119,  verse 

25,  &c 
Desolations,  the  Church  safe  in  them,  psalm 

46. 
Devotion,  psalm  134. 

in  sickness,  psalms  6  and  39. 

Direction,  prayed  for,  psalm  25. 
Distress  relieved,  psalms  34,  40,  and  130. 
Divinity  of  Christ,  psalm  45,  verse  6,  &c, 

psalm  110. 
Dominion  of  man,  psalm  8,  verses  3,  4,  5,  and 

6. 
Doubts  and  fears  suppressed,  psalms  3, 31,  and 

42. 
Easter  Eve,  psalms  proper  for,  16,  verse  9, 

&c,  and  40,  three  first  verses. 
Easter,  psalms  proper  for,  psalm  2,  verse  7  to 

the  end  ;    psalm  30  ;    psalm  57,  six  last 

verses,  and  psalm  118. 
Education,  religious,  psalm  34,  verse  11;  psalm 

78,  verse  4,  &c. ;  psalm  119,  verse  9,  &c. 
Egypt's  plagues,  psalm  105. 
End  of  righteous  and  wicked,  psalms  1  and  37. 
Enemies  of  Christ  and  the  Church  (typified 

by  the  enemies  of  David  and  Israel)  psalms 

18, 48, 68,  74,  76,  83,  and  102,  verse,  13,  &c. 

(See  Christ,  Church,  David.) 
Envy  and  unbelief  cured,  psalms  37  and  49. 
Epiphany,  season  of,  psalms  proper  for,  psalm 

22,  verse  27  ;  psalms  45,  47,  67,  72,  87,  96, 

95.  (See  Gentiles,  Kingdom  of  Christ.) 
Equity  and  wisdom  of  Providence,  psalm  9. 
Evening  Psalms,  psalm  4,  verse  3,  <fcc. ;  psalm 

63,  3d  and  4th  stanzas. 
Evidences  of  grace,  psalms  15  and  26. 
Evil  times,  psalm  12. 

neighbours,  psalm  120. 

magistraies,  psalms  53  and  82. 

Exaltation  of  Christ,  psalm  2,  verse  7  to  the 

end,  psalms  8,  21,  72,  and  110. 
Examination,  psalm  26,  psalm  139,  three  last 

verses. 
Faith  in  divine  power  and  mercy,  psalms  57, 

62,  and  130,  four  last  verses. 
Faithfulness  of  God,  psalms  89,  1Q5,  111, 

145  and  146. 
Falsehood,  blasphemy,  &c,  psalms  12  and  56. 
Family  love  and  worship,  psalm  143. 

blessings,  psalm  128. 

Fear  in  the  worship  of  God,  psalm  89,  verse 

7,  &c,  psalm  99. 

and  reverence  of  God,  psalm  33,  verse 

8,  <fcc,  psalm  128.    (See  God,  his  power 
and  majesty.) 

Fears  and  doubts  suppressed,  psalms  3,  31,34, 

and  42. 
Flattery  and  deceit  complained  of,  psalms  12 

and  36. 
Formal  worship,  psalm  50,  4th  stanza,  <fcc. 
Forgiveness  of  sin  prayed  for,  psalms  8,  38, 

and  51.     (See  Penitential,  Pardon.) 
Frailty  of  man,  psalm  39,  verse  7,  <tc.  ;  psalm 

89,  verses  47  and  48 ;  psalm  90 ;  psalm  144, 

verses  3  and  4. 
Fretpulness  discouraged,  psalm  37. 
Friendship,  its  blessing,  psalm  133. 
Funeral,  psalms  proper  fox,  psalm  39,  verse 

7,  <fec.  ;  psalm  89,  verse  47  and  48  ;  psalm 

90  ;  psalm  144,  verses  3,  and  4. 
Gentiles  given  to  Christ,  psalms  2,  22,  27, 

and  72. 
—  gathered  into  the  Church,  psalms  45, 

47,  67,  87,  and  96. 
owning  the  true  God,  psalms  65, 67 

96,  and  98. 


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Glorification  of  Christ  in  his  human  nature, 

psalm  3, 
Glory  of  Christ,  psalm  46,  verse  2,  Ac 
and  psalm  84;  psalm 

97,  last  three 
God,  his  j  glory,  psalm  S,  four  first 

and  lust  verses. 

,  his  perfections  and  providence  extolled, 

Ac;    psalms  66,    1U0, 

W5,  and  147. 

,  his  a Iness,  &c.,  psalm  103  ;  psalm  145, 

ii  1  17. 

,  his  omniscience,  psalm  139. 

,  lii  i  139. 

,  Ms  omnipotence,  psalm  68;   psalm  89, 

6,  7.  B,  and  9  :  psalms  93  and  90. 

,  In  hi  92, 

,  his  sovereignty  and  goodness,  psalms  8, 

75,82,  113,  and"  111. 
,  his  compassion,  psalm  103  ;  psalm  145, 

verse  9  to  the 
,  his  care  of  the  saints,  psalm  3,  verse  3, 

&c. ;  n  &  i-. ;  and  psalm  34. 
,  our  defence  and  salvation,  psalms  3,  33, 

61,  ami  115. 

eternal.  Arc,  psalm  93. 

—i — eternal,  and  man '.  psalms 90 and  102. 

God's  faithfulness,  psalms  69,  105,  111  146, and 

146. 

goodness  and  mercy,  psalms  103  and  145. 

goodness  and  truth  ml  in;. 

governing  power  and  - Iness,  psalm  66. 

greatness  and  goodness,  psalms  68,  144, 

145,  and  147. 
God,  the  Judge,  psalm  9,  verse  7,  &c.  ;  psalms 

50,  97  ;   psalm  98,  last  verse  ;  psalm   149, 

last  verse. 

,  his  majesty,  psalms  03  and  97. 

,  his  condescension,  psalm  113. 

,  his  mercy  and  truth,  psalm  36,  verse  5, 

a.-.  :  psalms  39,  103,  136,  and  1 1:>. 

in  .   ,ii  3,  verse  -r'.  4  c. 

,  his  perfections  extolled,  psalm  36,  verse 

7,  Ac. ;  psalms  111,  145,  140,  and  147. 
,  om  ,  -  1.  verse  6  to  the  end; 

psalm  73,  verse  25  to  the  end. 
,  his  power  and  majesty  psalm  68  ;  psalm 

89,  verse  6.  &c. ;   psalms  93  and  96. 

our  Preserver,  psalms  121  and  138. 

present  in  his  Church,  psalms  46  and  84. 

our  Shepherd,  psalm  23. 

our  support  and  comfort,  psalm  94,  verse 

12,  Ac. 

supreme  Governor,  psalms  75,  82,  and  95. 

,  his  vengeance  and  compassion,  psalms  68 

and  97. 

unchangeable,  psalms  89  and  ill. 

worthy  of  all  praise,  psalms  145,  140,  and 

150. 
Good  Friday,  psalms  proper  for,  psalms  22, 35, 

40;  psalm  41,  verse  6  to  the  end ;  psalms 

55  and  69;     (See  Christ,  his  sufferings 

and  death, ) 
Good  works.  ]i  i]  •  &c.; psalm  15; 

psalm  24,  verse  :s.  Ac.  ;   psalm  100,  verse 

3,  Ac;  psalms  II 'J  and  119. 
GoODNBSS        '•  i ''rated,  psalms   103  and 

1 17.     (See  Cod.) 
Gospel,  its  blessings,  glory,  and  success,  psalms 

19,  15,  B9,  98,  110 and  ill. 
Government,  from  God,  psalm  75. 
Grace  prayed  for.  psalm*  25,  12,  and  43. 

,  ii-  evidences,  psalm 26. 

without  merit,  psalms  10  and  32. 

of  Christ,  psalms  (6  and  72. 

and  providence,  psalms  33,  30,  135,  136, 

and  137. 


Grace,  preserving  and  restoring,  psalm  57 : 
psalm  66,  four  last  vi  Lms  125  and 

13a 

and  ?lory,  psalm  84,  two  last  verses; 

psalm  9 
,  pardoning,  quickening,  and  sanctifying, 

psalm   119,  VI  verse  3J,"A;cr; 

verse  57,  Arc.  ;   verse  77,  Arc. 
Greatness  of  God.  and  his  goodness,  psalms 

68,  144,  145,  and  147. 
Guilt  of  conscience  removed,  psalms  32,  51, 

and  - 
Harvest,  psalm  65,  verse  9,  &c. ;   psalm  147, 

-  dec. 
Health,  sickness,  and  recovery,  psalms  6,  30, 

i,  90, 102,  and  116. 
Hearing  of  prayer,  psalm  1  ;   psalm  05,  first 

four  \  i  66,  last  two  verses;  and 

psalm  102,  last  two  verses. 
Heart  known  to  God,  psalm  139,  verse  11,  &c 
Heaven,  psalm  16,  verse  9,  &c  :  psalm  17,  last 

verse  ;  psalm  24,  verse  3,  Ac;  psalm  97, 

verse  11,  Arc. ;  psalm  100,'  verses  3  and  4. 
Historical  Psalms,  73,  105,  and  1O0. 
Holiness,  psalm  4,  verse  3,  Ac;   psalm  15; 

psalm  '24,  verse  4,  Ac  ;   psalm  106,  verse 

3,  Ac:   psalms  112  and  119. 
Holy  Spirit,  supplication  for.  psalm  45;  psalm 

51,  verse  11,  Arc.     (See  (trace.) 
Hope  and  trust  in  God,  psalm  3 ;  psalm  16, 

last   three   verses  ;   psalms  18,  27,  31,  46  ; 

psalm  50,  last  three  verses  j  psalms  62,  71, 

86  ;   psalm  115,  verse  9,  &c. ;  psalm  125. 
Hi-Mii  iation.  day  ni.  psalmi  prop  C  for.  psalms 

10  and  00.    (See  Penitential  Psalms.) 
Humility,  profession  of,  psalm  131. 
Hypocrites  and  hypocrisy,  psalm  12  ;  psalm 

50,  verse  17  to  the  end. 
Idolatry  reproved,  psalm  115,  verse  2,  &C  ; 

psalm  135,  verse  15,  Ac. 
Incarnation  of  Christ,  psalm  40,  verse  6,  &c 
Instruction;  spiritual,  psalm  25,  verse  3,  Ac; 

psalm  34,  verse  11,  Ac.  ;  psalm  119. 
Institution  of  a  minister,  psalms  proper  for, 

psalm  122;  psalm  132,  verse  9,  Ac;  psalm 

133. 
Instructive  Psalms,  displaying  the  different 

characters  and  ends  of  good  and  had  men, 

psalms  1,  5,  7,  9,  10,  li,  12,  14,  15,  17,  24, 

25,  32,  34,  36,  37,  50,  52,  53,  58,  73,  75,  84, 

91,  92,  94,  112,  119,  121,  125,  127,  E28,  133. 
Intercession,  psalms  of,  psalnis  20,  67,  122, 

and  132. 
Jews,  conversion  of,  psalm  106,  last  five  verses, 

and  psalm  126. 
saved  from  Egypt,  and  brought  to  Canaan, 

psalms  68,  105,"  107,  114.  135,  and  136. 
Jews'  travels  in  the  wilderness,  psalm  78; 

psalm  106,  verse  0,  Ac  ;  psalm  114. 
Judoment,  day  of,  psalm  1,  three  last  verses; 

psalm  50;    psalm   96,  two  last  stanzas} 

psalm  97  ;    psalm  98,  three  last  verses. 

(See  Advent.) 
Justice  of  God,  psalm  92.    (See  God,  his  per- 
fections.) 
Justification  from  the  free  grace  of  God, 

psalms  32  and  130. 

of  Christ,  psalms  %  72,  87,  89,110, 

and  132,     (See  Christ,  Epiphany.) 
Kingly  office  of  Christ,  psalms  21  and  110. 

(See  Christ,  Epiphany.) 
Knowledge,  spiritual,  desired,  psalm  119,  verse 

5    Ac:   verse:!!!.  A<-   :   vn'se  12'J.  Ac 

Law  of  God,  'ions,  de- 

light In  it,  Ac.  psalms  19.  and  1 19,  verse  5, 
a  ,  verse  33,  Ac  j  verse  97,  Ac. ;  versa 
103,  Ac. ;  verse  128,  &c. 


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Lent,  psalms  proper  for.    (See  Penitential 

Psalms.) 
Liberality  to  the  poor,  psalm  41,  three  first 

verses  ;  psalm  112,  verse  3,  &c. 
Life,  its  shortness  and  frailty,  psalm  39,  verse 

4,  &c. ;  psalm  89,  verses  47  and  48  ;  psalm 

90. 

,  uncertainty  of,  psalm  39. 

Longing  after  God,  psalms  42  and  63. 

Lord's  day,  psalms  proper  for,  psalm  63,  three 

first  stanzas  ;  psalms  95,  96,  100,  and  118, 

verse  19  to  the  end. 
Love  to  our  neighbour,  psalm  15. 
of  Christ  to  sinners  typified  in  the  love 

of  David  to  his  enemies,  psalm  35,  verse 

12,  &c. 

,  brotherly,  psalm  133. 

Magistrates  warned,  psalms  58  and  82. 
Magistrate,  a  good  one  described,  psalm  101. 
Majesty  of  God,  psalm  68.    (See  God.) 
Man,  his  dominion,  psalm  8,  third  and  three 

following  verses. 
— ,   his  mortality,   psalm  39,  verse  4,  &c.  ; 

psalm  S9,  verses  47  and  48  ;   psalm  90, 

verse  3,  &c.  ;  psalm  102. 
Marriage,  mystical,  and  typical  of  the  union 

between  Christ  and  his  Church,  psalm  45, 

verse  9,  &c. 
Melancholy  reproved,  psalms  42  and  77,  verse 

10,  &c. 
Mercies,  common  and  special,  spiritual  and 

temporal,  psalms  103  and  107. 
Mercy  prayed  for,  psalms  25  and  123. 
of  God  celebrated,  psalm  36,  fifth  and 

following  verses  ;  psalms  66,  89,  103,  136, 

and  145. 
Miracles  in  Egypt  and  the  wilderness,  psalm 

105,  verse  23,  <fcc. ;  psalm  107,  verse  8,  &c. 
Morning  Psalms,  psalm  3,  verse  3,  &c. ;  psalms 

19,  63,  130,  verse  6,  <fec,  and  psalm  141. 
Mortality  of  man.  (See  Man,  his  mortality.) 
Nation's  safety  is  the  Church,  psalm  48,  verse 

9,  &c. 

prosperity,  psalm  144,  four  last  verses. 

Nations   blessed   and  punished,  psalm  107, 

verse  33,  &c. 
National  deliverance,  psalms  76,  124,  and  126. 
desolations,  the  Church  and  people 

of  God  safe  in  them,  psalm  46. 
Obedience,  sincere,  psalm  32,  four  last  verses; 

psalm  139,  three  last  verses. 
Old  age,  psalm  90.  verse  10,  &c. 
Omnipresence  of  God,  psalm  139.    (See  God.) 
Omnipotence  of  God,  psalm  89,  sixth  and  fol- 
lowing verses.    (See  God.) 
Omniscience  of  God,  psalm  139.   (See  Gob.) 
Pardon,  mercy,  and  grace  prayed  for,  psalms 

6,  25,  32,  51,  85,  130,  and  143.    (See  Peni- 
tential Psalms,  Repentance.) 

Passion  week,  psalms  proper  for,  psalms  22, 
35,  41,  verse  5  to  the  end,  55  and  69.  (See 
Christ,  his  sufferings  and  death.) 

Patience  under  afflictions  and  persecutions, 
psalms  37,  39,  130,  verse  3,  &c,  and  psalm 
131., 

Peace  and  holiness,  urged,  psalm  34,  verse  14, 
&c. 

— : ,  return  of,  after  war,  psalms  98  and  118. 

Penitential  Psalms,  psalms  6,  32, 38,  51, 102, 
130,  and  143. 

Perfections  of  God  extolled,  psalm  36,  verse 

7,  &c. ;  psalms  111,  145,  146,  and  147.  (See 
God.) 

Persecuted  saints,  psalms  35, 44,  verse  9,  &c. ; 

psalms  74  and  80. 
Persecution,  prayer  in  time  of,  psalma  7,  71, 

and  143, 


Persecution,  courage  in  time  of,  psalms  46 
and  94,  Verse  16,  &c. 

■,  deliverance  from,  psalms  9,  10, 


and  94. 

Persecutors  of  David  as  the  type  of  the  Mes- 
siah, and  of  the  Church  and'  people  of  God, 
psalms  7,  35,  44,  74,  83,  129,  and  149. 

Pestilence,  preservation  in  it,  psalm  91. 

Piety,  instruction  in,  psalm  34,  verse  11,  &c. 

Poor,  charity  to.    (See  Alms -giving.) 

Portion,  God  our,  psalm  4,  verse  6  to  the  end ; 
psalm  73,  verse  25  to  the  end. 

Power  of  Christ,  psalm  45,  verse  2,  &c. 

of  God,  psalms  68  and  89,  verse  6,  &c. 


(See  God.) 
Praise,  psalms  of,  psalms  66,  100,  103,  111, 

138,  145,  146,  and  147. 
for  creation  and  providence,  psalms  33 

and  104. 

from  all  creatures,  psalm  14S. 

for  temporal  blessings,  psalms  68  and 

147. 
for  eminent  deliverances, 'psalms  34  and 

118. 
for  the  victories  by  which  God  effected 

our  redemption,  psalm  98. 

for  health  restored,  psalms  30  and  116. 

for  hearing  prayer,  psalm  66,  four  last 


verses. 

to  the  Messiah,  psalm  45. 

from  all  nations,  psalm  117. 

■ for  protection,  grace,  and  truth,  psalm 

57,  verse  7,  &c. 

for  rain,  psalm  65,  verse  9,  &c. 

Prayer,  psalms  4  and  65. 

in  time  of  war,  psalm  20. 


Preservation,  daily,  psalm  121. 
in  time  of  public  danger  and 

calamity,  psalms  46,  91,  and  112,  four  last 

verses. 
from  sin  and  its  punishments, 

psalm  19,  verse  12,  &c. ;  psalms  25,  28, 

and  40. 
Preserver.    (See  God.) 
Pride,    impiety,    and    oppression    punished, 

psalms  10  and  12. 
Priestly-  office  of  Christ,  psalm  110. 
Propagation  of  the  Gospel,  psalms  45,  47,  68, 

72  and  145. 
Prophetical  Psalms,  2,  16,  22,  40,  45,  68,  72, 

87,  101,  118,  &c,  &c. 
Prosperity,  dangers  of,  psalm  73. 
Prosperous  sinners,  their  fearful  end,  psalms 

37,  49,  and  73. 
Protection  of  God  extended  to  the  righteous, 

psalm  34,  seventh  and  following  verses ; 

psalms  37,  91,  and  125. 
Providence  of  God,  psalm  140. 
,  its  wisdom  and  equity,  psalm  9, 

verse  7,  &c. ;  psalms  96,  and  97. 
and  grace,  psalm  36,  verse  8,  &c; 

psalm  147. 

,  its  mystery  unfolded,  psalm  73. 

•  in  the  works  of  creation,  psalms  33, 


35,  65,  89,  104,  107,  135,  136,  and  147. 
Punishment   of  sinners.      (See  Prosperous 

sinners,  Sinners  warned.) 
Qualifications  of  a  Christian,  psalms  15  and 

24. 
Quickening  grace.    (See  Grace.) 
Rain,  psalm  65,  verse  9,  &c,  and  psalm  147, 

verse  9,  <fec. 
Redemption,  the  mercies  of,  celebrated,  psalms 

103  and  107. 
Recovery  from  sickness.    (See  Sickness.) 
Relative  duties,  psalms  15  and  133. 
Religious  education.    (See  Education.) 


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Renovation,  psalm  51,  verse  7,  &c. ;  psalm 
119,  verse  33,  &c.     (See  Grace.) 

Repentance,  relative  to,  psalms  6,  32,  38,  51, 
102,  130,  and  143. 

Resignation,  psalms  39,  123,  and  131. 

Restoring  grace,  psalm  23,  verse  3.  (See 
Grace.) 

Resurrection  of  Christ  and  of  the  saints 

Sredicted,  psalm  16,  vei  ^e  9,  &c. ;   psalms 
J,  49,  verse  15,  and  psalm  118,  verse  22, 

&c.    (See  Christ,  Easier  Eve,  Easter.) 
Reverence  in  worship.     (See  Worship.) 
Riches,  vanity  of,  psalm  49. 
Righteous,  character  of,  psalm  15.  (See  Holi- 
ness.) 
— — ■ protected  by  God,  psalm  34,  verse 

7,  &c. ;  psalms  37,  91,  and  144,  verse  12  to 

the  end. 
— ,  blessings  promised  to,  psalms  1, 32, 

122,  and  128.     (See  Saints.) 
Righteousness  of  Christ,  trusted  in,  psalm 

71,  verses  14,  15,  and  16. 
— ,  from  God,  psalm  71,  verse  15, 

&c. 
Safety  in  danger,  psalms  61  and  91.    (See 

Preservation.) 
Saints,  character  of,  psalms  15  and  24. 
,  protection  promised  to,  psalm  34,  verse 

7  to  the  end  ;   psalms  37,  91,  and  125. 
,  blessings  promised  to,  psalms  1,  32,  92, 

verse  12,  &c. ;  psalms  122  and  128. 
Salvation,  and  eternal  joys,  psalms  16,  24,  28, 

36,  50,  62,  75,  84,  85,  87,  97,  and  120. 
Scripture,  excellence  of,  psalms  19  and  119. 
Seasons  of  the  year,  psalm  64,  verse  11,  &c.  ; 

and  psalm  147. 
Self-examination,  psalms  26  and  139,  last 

verse. 
Self-righteousness    disclaimed,    psalm   77, 

verses  14,  15,  and  16. 
Shepherd.     (See  God.) 
Sincerity,  psalms  26,  and  139,  verse  21,  &c. 

proved  and  rewarded,  psalm  18. 

Sickness,  psalms  6,  30,  38,  39,  and  116. 

Sin,  confession  of,  psalms  32,  38,  51,  130,  and 

143.     (See  Penitential  Psalms,  Repent- 
ance.) 
Sinners  warned,  psalm  95,  verse  7,  &c. 
— punished,  psalm  1,  verse  4,  &c. ;  psalm 

11,  verse  5,  <tc. ;  psalm  37. 
Slander,  deliverance  from  it,  psalms  31  and 

120. 
Sovereignty  of  God,  psalms  75  and  82.    (See 

God.) 
Spirit.    (See  Grace,  Holy  Spirit.) 
Spiritual  enemies  overcome,  psalms  3,  18, 

and  144. 


Submission.     (See  Resignation.) 
Sufferings  of  Christ,  psalms  22,  35,  41,  Verse 

5  to  the  end  ;   psalms  55  and  69.    (See 

Christ,  Good  Friday,  Passion  Week.) 
Sunday,   or  Lord's  Day,   psalms  proper  for, 

psalms  95,  96,  100,  and  118,  verse  19  to  the 

end. 
Support  and  counsel  from  God,  psalm  16,  verse 

7,  <fcc. ;  psalm  55,  verse  18,  <kc,  and  psalm 

94,  verse  13,  &c. 
Temporal  business  and  comforts,  blessings  on 

prayed  for,  psalm  127. 

blessings  promised,  psalm  144,  verse 


12  to  the  end. 
Temptations  overcome,  psalms  3  and  18. 
Thanksgiving.     (See  Praise.) 
Thunder  and  storm,  psalm  29,  verse  3,  &c 
Times,  evil,  psalm  12.     (See  Evil  times.) 
Tongue,  sins  of,  psalms  12  and  50,  verse  19,  &c 

governed,  psalm  39. 

Trinity  Sunday,  psalms  proper  for,  psalm  45, 

verse  6,  <fcc. ;  psalms  47  and  110. 
Trust  in  God,  psalm  73,  four  last  verses,  and 

psalm  123.    (See  Hope.) 

in  creatures  vain,  psalms  62  and  146. 

Truth  of  God  celebrated,  psalms  145  and  146. 
Unbelief  and  envy  cured,  psalm  37. 
Unchangeable  God.    (See  God.) 
Unity,  advantages  of,  celebrated,  psalm  133. 
Vanity  of  man,  psalms  39,  89,  verse  47,  &c. 

and  psalm  90,  verse  3,  &c. 
Victory,  prayer  for,  psalm  144. 
War,  psalms  in  time  of,  psalms  18,  20,  35. 46, 

and  60. 
Watchfulness,    psalm    19,   verse    12,   &c. ; 

psalms  39,  56,  and  141. 
Weather,  psalms  65,  107,  135,  and  147,  verse 

8,  &c 
Whitsunday,  psalm  48,  verse  8,  <fcc  ;  psalm 

68,  verse   17,  &c,  and  psalm  145.    (See 

Grace,  Holy  Spirit.) 
Wicked,  the  prosperity  of,  described,  and  their 

fearful  end,  psalm  73. 
,  their  prosperity  complained  of,  psalm 

94.  first  three  verses. 
Wickedness  of  man,  psalms  14,  36,  and  51. 
Winter  and  summer,  psalm  147. 
Works  of  Creation,   Providence,  and  Grace, 

psalms  19  and  147.     (See  Creation,  Pro- 
vidence, Grace.) 
Worship  and  order  of  the  Church,  psalm  48. 

,  delight  in  it,  psalms  84,  89,  and  99. 

,  public,  psalms  63,  84,  95,  100,  122, 

and  132. 
Zeal,  prayer  for,  psalm  119,  verse  10,  &C 

and  prudence,  psalm  39. 

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